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Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… processes for monitoring projects. Recapture provisions do not include specific requirements for recourse and plans … implementation or potential penalties for projects that do not meet their goals. Key Recommendations Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andNorwich City School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-143)
… financial condition and examine the internal controls over cafeteria operations for the period July 1, 2012 through … by food service employees were not reviewed or approved. Cafeteria inventory counts were not accurate. Key … and appropriations estimates that are realistic. Analyze cafeteria operations to identify potential efficiencies. Only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/norwich-city-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria-operationsVillage of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)
… audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings While the claims we reviewed were for appropriate Village expenditures, the Village Board (Board) did not audit all claims before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68City of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Salamanca (City) separation payments were properly authorized, … included $3,400 paid to one employee that did not leave City employment. One payment totaling approximately $45,000 … Determine whether City of Salamanca City separation payments were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Hannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… disbursements. As a result, the former Treasurer was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he was able to: Disburse over $451,000 in unauthorized checks to himself from January 2014 through May 2022. Use a Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… being exercised in a diligent and thorough manner. When a local government or school district has a strong claims … funds are disbursed. As the old saying goes, "the buck stops here;" nothing could be more true when an improper or … also builds taxpayer confidence in the operations of their local government or school district. Allocating resources to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionGreene County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-95)
… GCIDA was established in 1972 and is governed by a Board which comprises six members who are appointed by the … not prepare formal documented cost-benefit analyses. GCIDA does have a process in place to monitor employment goals. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/greene-county-industrial-development-agency-managementDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… who pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State … Southern District Preet Bharara, was sentenced today to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of … who pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges earlier this year as a result of a joint investigation by New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000Divorce – State University Police Plan
… you and your ex-spouse when the marriage ends. If you divorce, your retirement benefits could be affected in any of … if you use it. We will also need a certified copy of your divorce decree. If you are divorced, it is especially … The Survivor Benefit beneficiary designations made by retirees who chose the Single Life Allowance option or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/divorceDepartment of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… , Fulton , Monroe , Schenectady and Tioga . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties effectively … December 31, 2013. Background Each county Department of Social Services (Department) is responsible for providing … Department of Social Services Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… within your budget. By developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid … versus acquiring new assets; Develop a structured approach for making decisions to fund capital assets; Identify which … think about these questions: Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsArea #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… IT access controls prescribe who or what computer process may have access to a specific IT … The first step in implementing adequate access controls is determining what level and type of protection is … list) to the list of network user accounts to determine if user accounts belong to current employees. Any user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsAvailable Options – Article 14 Benefits
… your lifetime, with the additional guarantee that if you live for less than five years or ten years after retirement, … period. Alternative Options If the options described here do not meet your needs, we will consider written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsDiNapoli: Contribute to a NY 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… Savings Program is an investment tool designed to help parents save for college. Contributions made by Dec. 31 can provide up to … tax filings. Parents and other participants have paid for more than $1.1 billion in college-related expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-contribute-ny-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… that individuals can enroll in, the Direct Plan and the Advisor Plan. The Direct Plan offers a broad array of … expenses to New York Direct Plan account holders. The Advisor Plan offers the option to select individual … 16 individual investment options. There are over 168,000 Advisor Plan accounts valued at $3.4 billion. Since January, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesContract Advisory No. 19
… GFO Print and attach STS or AC 340-S Forward documents to AG with request that transaction be forwarded to OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/19-go-live-guidance-contracts-requiring-osc-reviewMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for recipients’ Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities. The audit covered … networks of participating providers that they reimburse for services provided to enrollees. For dual-eligibles, … To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for recipients Medicare Part C costsharing liabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersChautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
Chautauqua County Investments and Payroll 2016M147
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Challenging a Determination – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/challenging-determinationOverview – State Police Plan
… in your career. Your FAE can include, but is not limited to, the payments listed below. Payments must be earned in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/overview