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Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-242)
… payment. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of each claim before authorizing payment to ensure it is accurate, for valid purposes and in compliance with required statutes and policies. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/20/windham-ashland-jewett-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… Thirty local governments in New York State ended 2020 in some form of fiscal stress, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Thirty local governments in New York State ended 2020 in some form of fiscal stress State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresOpinion 91-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (purchases under State or county contract) … duties as sales representative require direct involvement in the procurement of contracts with the town would have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are repeatedly asked to have faith in our leaders, and it appears that faith has been shattered … a complaint online at [email protected]; or mail a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDownsville Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-134)
… had cleared the bank. The claims auditor approved one claim packet totaling $13,613 which had previously been paid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/downsville-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-134Inlet Common School District – Claims Processing (2023M-180)
… District officials did not provide effective oversight of claim processing and payment. Board members did not document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/inlet-common-school-district-claims-processing-2023m-180New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before … had devastating health economic and social consequences In New York the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeOpinion 88-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … member and her husband are reimbursed for costs incurred in connection with maintaining a pond located on the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… 28, 2014. Background The Wallkill Fire District is located in the Town of Shawangunk in Ulster County. The District is a district corporation of … authorizing payment. The audit should ensure that each claim has detailed supporting information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Norwood-Norfolk Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-288)
… The Norwood-Norfolk Central School District is located in the Towns of Louisville, Madrid, Norfolk, Potsdam and Stockholm in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates one … claims including those for BOCES-provided services. One claim for a grant contract with BOCES (audited and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-288Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 claims totaling $824,330, 166 claims … a thorough and deliberate audit of claims and ensure each claim is adequately supported, for legitimate Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Background The Minetto Volunteer Fire Company is located in Town of Minetto, Oswego County and provides fire … and the Town of Oswego. The Company, which was founded in 1938, is governed by a six-member Board of Directors and … financial activity. Key Recommendations Require that each claim be properly supported by a detailed invoice, receipt or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Addiction Support Services … type (e.g., residential, inpatient, opioid treatment). In 2019, OASAS issued guidance—referred to as Local Service … and re-evaluate it following any incidents. Further, in 2013, the State created the New York State Evacuation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and … refunds totaling about $43.9 million, as summarized in the following table: Refunds Reason for Stopping Refunds … incorrect information 1,468 4,803,844 Taxpayer failed to claim correct income 604 4,389,218 Other 235 2,154,774 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsCenter Moriches Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2017M-174)
… The Center Moriches Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, … $41.2 million. Key Findings The District did not claim $117,670 in costs for individual education plan (IEP)-related services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/center-moriches-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2017mTown of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… June 4, 2012. Background The Town of Otselic is located in Chenango County with a population of 1,054 residents. The … paid to the Town are recorded and deposited intact and in a timely manner. Ensure that all disbursements are for … Town purposes and based on a supported and approved claim that has been properly audited by the Board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in cash receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and … to ensure that all receipts were deposited. $4,700 in fees were waived without evidence of Board approval. $300 … approval. The Board approved this payment after the claim was paid. Key Recommendations Require someone other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Medicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… is appropriately applying the administrative costs in determining MCO premium rates. Our audit covered the … had approximately 7.1 million enrollees and Medicaid claim costs totaled about $53 billion. Most of the State’s … and pharmacy benefits, among others. Of the $53 billion in Medicaid costs, MCOs received $17.8 billion in mainstream …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careApalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… and separate from the Town of Apalachin and located in Tioga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of … Office of State Comptroller. The Board does authorize each claim for payment and indicates their approval by affixing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Town of Baldwin – Claims Auditing (2023M-113)
… did not comply with the Town’s procurement policy. In addition: Twenty-three claims totaling approximately … when procuring goods and services. Ensure each claim has sufficient supporting documentation before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-baldwin-claims-auditing-2023m-113