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VI.4 Reappropriations Overview – VI. Budgets
… year plus the carryover period. The life of SUNY and CUNY state operations appropriations is from July 1st to June 30th … later on March 31 with no carryover period. Based upon State Finance Law, Section 40 there are four lapse dates in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi4-reappropriations-overviewAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Niskayuna (S9-21-11)
… pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments across New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no impact … method. As a result, the Board actually adopted an out of balance budget. Key Recommendations Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-niskayuna-s9-21-11Medicaid Program – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims
… liability, their standard Medicaid fee for a service, or a rate between those amounts established by the state and … ambulance and psychology services, for which Medicaid pays 100 percent of the cost-sharing liability (inpatient services also still paid 100 percent). The plan was approved by CMS and enacted as New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claimsDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… season wraps up, many New Yorkers tend to forget or lose track of their gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “Last year … data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. … New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardAuditory Oral Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Among the ineligible costs identified were: $334,774 in employee compensation that was not properly supported by time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/auditory-oral-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMandatory vs. Optional Membership
… to us. All New York State employees or employees of participating employers, whose membership in ERS is not mandatory, still … 2/12) … If you are a permanent fulltime employee of a participating employer you are a mandatory NYSLRS member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, inappropriate actions … The audit covered disbursements, excluding payroll, from the period of Jan. 1, 2018, to Sept. 30, 2020, … included in the audit. Audits City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163) Audit City of Mount Vernon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… joint account, with Schwinzer withdrawing that amount in funds. During this same period, Schwinzer took out an … monies going in. Schwinzer withdrew all the deposited funds from the account until she was questioned by the bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localSelect Financial Management Practices at the Office of Transportation and Parking Operations
… financial management practices at Stony Brook University’s (Stony Brook) Office of Transportation and Parking … university centers operated by the State University of New York. As of fall 2019, about 26,800 students were enrolled. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/select-financial-management-practices-office-transportation-and-parking-operationsPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… payments of approximately $33 million; $22.3 million was for services such as mortgage payments, insurance, and … prices. The Rules did not require competitive bidding for contracts less than $100,000 or for purchases made without a contract, regardless of dollar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… the Department coordinate with Plans, Local Departments of Social Services, and hospitals to improve the timeliness of … overpayments. We commend Rockland County Department of Social Services for taking steps to reduce improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followSelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… Objective To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) is … investigation procedures, including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of your gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “In 2020, over … data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. … With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsNew York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… also allows for the inclusion of other public employees in New York, including those of local government entities … if a member and their spouse are both eligible to enroll in NYSHIP, only one may elect Family coverage (the other may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments
… the required written support was lacking because the doctors’ compliance with their contractual performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/13/employee-incentive-and-bonus-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 503
… represented by the Public Employees Federation (PEF) who are promoted on 9/14/04 and after. Effective Date(s) Date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/503-calculating-base-salary-pef-employees-who-have-been-promotedJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… Make a Difference in Your Community Auditors in the Division of Local Government and School Accountability … and schools. LGSA auditors play a critical role in ensuring tax dollars are being used effectively and in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaDual Employment
… risk factors. Detailed analysis of time sheets and other payroll records showed 27 of these staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several … Authority/Metro-North Railroad: Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … do not provide adequate oversight of court operations to ensure moneys are accounted for accurately. Additionally, … accounting records, present accurate financial reports to the board or provide adequate oversight of the clerk to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDual Employment
… employed at multiple correctional facilities or other State agencies are working their required hours at each job. … approximately 56,000 offenders at 60 facilities across the State. As of September 1, 2012, DOCCS had 29,796 employees. … records show 90 DOCCS employees were concurrently employed by either more than one DOCCS facility or a DOCCS facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2