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Opinion 92-36
… police district plans to petition the county legislature for authorization to install the E911 system for residents of the district. You suggest that the language … of every service supplier within such municipality to pay for the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Opinion 92-12
… services) WORDS AND PHRASES -- Employment (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §207-a[6]) GENERAL … provides that the municipality or fire district is liable for all medical treatment and hospital care furnished during … Retirement and Social Security Law, §363), a retirement for disability incurred in performance of duty allowance (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12XII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… should obtain a resume from the vendor. Information on the resume should be verified by such methods as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsWarsaw Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-347)
… and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period June 1, 2011 through October 21, 2013. … Corporation (Company). The Company provides services for the Village of Warsaw in Wyoming County and fire … checks being issued. Not all Company funds were accounted for or in the custody of the Treasurer as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/01/31/warsaw-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 million members. The Empire Plan … to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. The … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other consideration and pass 100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/28/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceGreene County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-95)
… Development Agency’s (GCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2011, to September 4, 2012. … reported 10 active projects and processed 29 applications for assistance during our audit period. Key Findings GCIDA … issuance of bonds with a bank. GCIDA had formal criteria for selecting which firms and businesses received sponsorship …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/greene-county-industrial-development-agency-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1007
… bank change will have no effect on the current process for replacement of a lost or damaged check. Agencies should … State policy regarding when paychecks may be presented for payment remains the same; that is, Wednesday for Administrative payrolls and Thursday for Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1007-change-bank-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… The Authority accepts credit cards as a method of payment for bus fares and parking. All organizations that accept … to improve the Authority’s information security program for cardholder data and to help ensure it meets PCI … that clearly defines information security responsibilities for all personnel. Also, it has not inventoried all devices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For example, about $6,000 was needed to balance the budget in 2020-21; however, the property tax levy was $209,000. For the four fiscal years reviewed, the board maintained an … expenditures by a total of $608,117 and budgeted for a large operating deficit each year, ranging between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: April Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 46 Percent From 2020
… except Oswego County, saw their year-over-year collections for April grow by a wide margin, ranging from 28.2 percent in … against what had been reported by sales tax vendors for the reporting quarter, and adjusts payments to local … 2021. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-april-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-46-percent-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the clerk did not properly record dates of collections for clerk fees on 21 of 29 daily collections totaling $438 … excessive level. The board did not always seek competition for professional services or have adequate written agreements for the services provided. In addition, the board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of Delanson – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-232)
… real property tax and water rent billings and collections for the period June 1, 2010, to April 30, 2012. Background … property taxes and water rents were properly accounted for. Incompatible duties were not segregated and the Clerk … as required by Village policy. Make disbursements only for those claims audited and approved by the Board. Segregate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-delanson-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-232Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… handling codes: “Special Handling” (“S” handling code) – For a cost to the agency of $21.00 per envelope, agencies may … the “Special Handling” handling code on their vouchers for overnight courier delivery. When multiple checks are … email identify the type of payment, Supplier ID, reason for “Return to Agency” handling, volume and frequency of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… adequate oversight of the Library’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2011 through April 30, 2013. … elected by the Elmont Union Free School District voters. For the 2012-13 fiscal year, the Library’s budgeted … and pay vendors before submitting claims to the Board for audit and approval. The Treasurer does not have access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Summit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… security guard and fire safety director services at three New York City buildings during calendar year 2017 under OGS … State Office Building; and the James A. Farley Building in New York City during the period January 1, 2017 through … security guard and fire safety director services at three New York City buildings during calendar year 2017 under OGS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… all of the fund balance appropriated to finance operations for fiscal years 2016-17 through 2018-19. The board has not … budgeted expenditures in the $71.7 million adopted budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year are not reasonable. District … produce sufficient documentation that their appropriations for employee benefits, the re-institution of athletics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … $100,000 of purchases that were not publicly advertised for bids or purchased through state or county contracts. In … department. If the county imposed certain allowable fees for probation supervision and drug screening, the probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2012
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended March 31, … to improve claims processing controls. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Health: Medicaid Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2011-through-march-31-2012Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … expenses and that cash receipts were properly accounted for. As a result, $7,780 of department funds were used to pay … station cash receipts and establishes an inventory process for garbage bags and garbage disposal stickers. For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1TheraCare Preschool Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by TheraCare … properly calculated and adequately documented pursuant to the State Education Department's Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/02/theracare-preschool-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual