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Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… a separate board of commissioners to audit claims incurred by that board and payable out of funds within the separate … in the city charter City comptroller (for cities governed by the Second Class Cities Law, see Second Class Cities Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… the follow-up report. … To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general fund as of December 31, 2010. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21IT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… [read complete report – pdf] We also released 20 letter reports to the following School Districts: Brighton Central School District [pdf] , Central Valley Central School District [pdf] … to protect IT assets from damage. Costs for nearly 75,400 IT assets and acquisition dates for approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… (SFS). Only the VMU can establish a Special Use Vendor ID Number. When a Business Unit determines a need for a Special … the interactive Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) match where appropriate, to … the assigned New York State Special Purpose Vendor ID, the Location and/or Address sequences when applicable. The VMU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… for Boys is located in the City of Albany, and is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is currently comprised of seven … to receive the desired services currently being provided by the Foundation. Ensure that contracts with the Foundation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… tax burden for homeowners, and makes up the difference by increasing State aid to school districts. The State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Opinion 88-69
… discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by village with same entity with which town contracts) … be noted, however, that since services contracted for by a town under section 122-b are provided and financed on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections were … Collections Drove Growth: Second quarter growth was driven by strong collections in June of 5.8% after April and May grew by a more modest 1.5% and 1.1%. Modest Increase for NYC: New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… satisfactorily, the student can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit programs. Two … could not prove that CRP students were instructed by teachers certified in the applicable subject areas. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolWoodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… audit was to review the Department’s financial controls for the period January 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mTown of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
… select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate documentation. Key Findings We reviewed 58 out of … over $1.4 million that were not properly supported by adequate documentation. Did not periodically monitor … select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-eden-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-231Contract Advisory No. 27
… thus eliminating the delay of check clearance policies and traditional mail lead time. Some additional benefits of ACH are: An efficient and secure method of payment; A more cost effective process than sending a check; and Elimination of the possibility of lost and/or returned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/27-electronic-payments-ach-agency-specific-contractsHornby Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-78)
… and reporting of the Company’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through February 6, 2014. … bank reconciliations. The Secretary did not issue receipts for all cash collected. Key Recommendations Ensure that … Committee. Prepare bank reconciliations. Issue receipts for all cash collected. … Hornby Fire Company Inc Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/11/hornby-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mBellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials followed their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… evaluate the Board’s oversight role of the Water District for the period March 14, 2012 through October 6, 2015. … five-member Town Board. General fund appropriations for 2016 fiscal year total $5 million. Key Findings Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343State Agencies Bulletin No. 1562
… Tier 6 members of the Police and Fire Retirement System (Plan Type 7W) Effective Date(s) Institution and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1562-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-fiscal-year-2017-18World Trade Center Presumption – Career Plan
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/world-trade-center-presumptionWorld Trade Center Presumption – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts, and you were employed by a participating employer of NYSLRS or another New York … at that time, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center Presumption law. 1 You may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/world-trade-center-presumptionOssining Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-176)
… include realistic estimates for expenditures. Formulate a plan to use excess fund balance to benefit District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/ossining-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-176