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Preventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… and school district employees, and their dependents. In 2017, NYSHIP cost the State, other government employers, … by United. Members also pay a nominal copayment to the in-network provider. Empire Plan members may also choose to … higher than reimbursements for the same services provided in-network. Also, when Empire Plan members elect to use an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1759
… Tug Hill Commission of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave program Affected Employees As of … be affected. Background In 2016, the Governor signed into law a comprehensive Paid Family Leave policy. The law … details on Paid Family Leave are available at: www.ny.gov/PaidFamilyLeave . The New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1759-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-employees-tug-hill-commissionGloversville Enlarged School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-244)
… were not audited and approved prior to payment and 38 of 105 credit card charges totaling $16,664 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/gloversville-enlarged-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-244State Agencies Bulletin No. 809
… 2(c), eliminating the mandatory employee contribution for members in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) who have … with an Election Date prior to April 2, 1998) are eligible for the reduction in contribution regardless of any break(s) … in which the 10 year membership date falls. Note: In order for OSC to chart the employee’s new contribution status as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/809-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementIX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… Once it is determined that a statutory transfer account authorization is provided and needed, agencies must submit a written request to the Division of the Budget (DOB) to approve the transfer … transfer the required transactional ChartFields for the charge and revenue lines on the journal are: Expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedureOverview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of retirement benefits must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) — a legal document issued by the same court that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-15-2)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/03/13/city-olean-budget-review-b1-15-2Village of Nelsonville – Financial Operations (2012M-242)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Nelsonville is located in Putnam County and has a population of 628 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-nelsonville-financial-operations-2012m-242Overview – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… on the body or official responsible for auditing claims in school districts, counties, fire districts, libraries, towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/overviewXII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… for payment unless goods or services and a proper invoice have been received. Process and Document Preparation: With … Financial System, Business Units are no longer required to submit invoices or supporting documentation with the … Units must retain and produce payment documentation to the Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B24-7-2)
… is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found … percent, more than the $9.4 million projected expenditure for 2023-24. The District’s proposed budget includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/05/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b24-7-2Village of Millbrook - Financial Operations and Procurement (2018M-135)
… Findings Village officials did not maintain documentation for $317,988 of restricted donations. The Village has two bank accounts that are not for Village purposes. Village officials did not seek competition for 15 professional service providers paid almost $1.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-millbrook-financial-operations-and-procurement-2018m-135Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-130
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary insurance Deduction Code 539 , Allstate Life of New York. Background At the request of the Unified Court System, OSC has established a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-130-new-deduction-code-539-allstate-life-new-yorkVillage of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-13-13)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s proposed budget … liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Village’s general and water funds as of May 31, 2005. Local Finance Law … of our review, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/24/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-13-13Town of Marilla – Town Supervisor’s Activities (2015M-27)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s financial records … 1, 2009 through February 3, 2015. Background The Town of Marilla is located in Erie County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-marilla-town-supervisors-activities-2015m-27Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-15-18)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2005. New York … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-15-18Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10Margaretville Central School District – Fund Balance (2015M-55)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through October 20, 2014. … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were $10.8 million. Key Findings … The District has not used any reserve moneys, except for about $16,800 of the repair reserve. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/margaretville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2015m-55Copiague Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2019M-98)
… card purchases were necessary, adequately supported and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings Of 1,174 … by $5,047. The Board approved 28 charges totaling $5,786 for refreshments that were in violation of New York State … Law. The Board approved $1,488 in charges that were not for valid District purposes. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2019m-98Cambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… to determine if expenditures were itemized, supported and for proper Authority purposes, and if tenants’ income was verified on an annual basis for the period January 1, 2014 through August 24, 2015. … five-member Board of Directors. Operating expenditures for 2014 totaled approximately $91,000. Key Findings Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316