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Shared Services Among New York’s Local Governments Best Practices and Tips for Success
Shared Services Among New York’s Local Governments Best Practices and Tips for Success
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/shared-services-among-ny-local-governments.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (2017-S-74)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper fee-for-service (FFS) payments for certain services covered by mainstream managed care plans. Our audit covered ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s74.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2023 Results
Results for all municipalities reporting for fiscal year 2023 were analyzed and highlighted in our report, which includes a special section on environmental stress indicators.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-fsms-munis.pdfAccounting and Reporting Update Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)
GASB Statement 75 changes how local governments account for other post employment benefits (OPEB). This webinar will cover accounting and reporting for OPEB und
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Accounting-Reporting-Update-073118.pdfCrossroads Center for Children - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-87), 90-Day Response
We conducted an audit of the expenses submitted by Crossroads Center for Children (Crossroads) to the State Education Department (SED) for purposes of establis
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s87-response_0.pdfNew York's Tax Check-Off Funds - Good Intentions on Hold, January 2014
Tax “check-off” programs provide a means for taxpayers to make voluntary contributions for various causes as part of their federal and State income tax filings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-tax-check-off-funds-2014.pdfThe Rising Cost of Student Loans: As Student Debt in the Empire State Nears $70 Billion, Congress Could Avert Debt Increase for 422,000 New Yorkers, June 2012
On July 1, 2012, the interest rate on subsidized Direct Federal Loans for college students is set to revert to 6.8 percent for new loans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-loan-debt-2012.pdfSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 54, of Tupper Lake, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Court last … debt. The audit recommended that the Tupper Lake VFD Board of Directors: Require the VFD treasurer to properly reconcile … on a monthly and annual basis; Perform a thorough review of supporting documentation for all claims, including for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… funds, they will face consequences, including time in jail,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Through a … office to represent her community,” said Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. “Instead she took advantage of the … gain. The actions of Ms. Wormuth erode the public’s trust in our elected officials. The FBI is proud to have worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and … fund finances construction, reconstruction or acquisitions of capital improvements or equipment acquisitions. There are two forms of capital reserve funds: Specific capital improvement , such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… to 24.3 percent, or about 2 percent. "For the third year in a row, there will be a decline in pension contribution … Common Retirement Fund as of March 31, 2015 was $184.5 billion. See the Annual Report to the Comptroller on … See a fact sheet about NYSLRS , visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Five Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… Objective To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the five fiscal … their student loans repaid by the Department. Chapter 887 of the Laws of 1990 created the Tuition Reimbursement Fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-five-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2018Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
… procedures for credit cards resulting in the circumvention of purchasing policies and unnecessary waste. Save … status. Fully comply with DASA requirements. While a code of conduct is posted on the School website, the code is not … information. Key Recommendations Promote the proper use of credit cards by developing adequate policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… federally funded grant to support after-school programs for middle school children. District Attorney Clark said, … turned the Baychester Youth Council into a façade for her thievery, and enriched herself for years instead of enriching the lives of the children she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… abuses such as allowing some conductors to charge overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … hours on the same day. This was repeated two weeks later with 22.5, 18 and 19.5 hours of overtime claimed by the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsThe Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by The Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC (CTN) on its Consolidated Fiscal … reported by The Network for Childrens Speech Occupational Physical Therapy LLC on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/network-childrens-speech-occupational-physical-therapy-llc-compliance-reimbursable-costAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Purpose To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the three fiscal … their student loans repaid by the Department. Chapter 887 of the Laws of 1990 created the Tuition Reimbursement Fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/24/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2013Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… York City’s finances have stabilized amid declining costs for asylum seekers and strong revenue, largely from growth in … policy changes on the federal level creates uncertainty for the coming years which require fiscal preparation, … “A return to greater budget stability is good news for New Yorkers and should provide the city with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… the Environmental Facilities Corporation and the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Act. In 2023, during the state … and I'm eager to see this work begin immediately. The bipartisan commitment state, federal, and municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutional