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Medicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… administers New York’s Medicaid program. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, New York’s Medicaid … are not made to ineligible health care providers. To carry out this responsibility effectively, MCOs must have adequate … as appropriate. Obtain the missing provider IDs on the encounter claims that lacked this information, assess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersBarker Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-208)
… The District, which operates one school with approximately 800 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/barker-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-208Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-242)
… were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board, District officials and the claims auditor could improve the audit of claims. We … claims were adequately documented for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/20/windham-ashland-jewett-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers. Key Findings BOCES officials did not: Develop policies and procedures regarding the procurement of professional … services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced … like food and housing. Since 2014, poverty rates in New York have surpassed the national average. In 2021, the … This report is the first of a series examining poverty in New York. It provides a factual basis to understand the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… financial information of local governments operating on a calendar year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) for 2020 and covers … DiNapoli announced that 11 local governments with non-calendar fiscal years were in stress. “New York’s local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli announced the arrest of Michelle Asquith, the former Town of Poestenkill administrative assistant, for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in town funds over a … and the NYSP for their assistance in this case.” “This arrest demonstrates the hard work of our members and law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townInlet Common School District – Claims Processing (2023M-180)
… and District officials did not provide effective oversight of claim processing and payment. Board members did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/inlet-common-school-district-claims-processing-2023m-180Downsville Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-134)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured claims were properly audited before payment. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not always ensure claims were … payment. We reviewed 150 claims packets totaling $870,798 and found claims totaling $700,507 were not properly audited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/downsville-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-134State Agencies Bulletin No. 563
… Purpose To inform agencies of thirty new SUNY Foundation Deduction Codes and of the ability of employees in certain bargaining units to contribute to the … To inform agencies of thirty new SUNY Foundation Deduction Codes and of the ability of employees in certain bargaining units to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/563-suny-foundation-deduction-codesWallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… County. The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town, and is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… $30,000 and a subsequent attempt by the Councilman to cover their tracks. “The crimes Mr. Wills is accused of committing represent a shameful breach of the trust his constituents placed in him,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New Yorkers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicTown of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not effectively audit claims prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Norwood-Norfolk Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-288)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the period July 1, … BOCES through a cooperative service agreement to audit District claims, and a BOCES employee audited all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-288Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… claims prior to payment. The Board has not adopted a code of ethics as required per statute. The Board did not … reports that accurately reflected the Company’s financial activity. Key Recommendations Require that each claim be … or other documentation to prior to payments. Adopt a code of ethics to communicate the expected standards of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andCenter Moriches Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2017M-174)
… are met, including parental consents, prescriptions and service encounter details. Ensure that all IEP-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/center-moriches-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2017mPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … of dependents or understated income) 9,875 $ 32,144,145 Tax preparer submitted returns with refundable credits based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsTown of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… the Board’s oversight of selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, through June 4, 2012. … community development moneys is prepared, and procedures for outstanding loan collection are enforced. Establish … and in a timely manner. Ensure that all disbursements are for approved Town purposes and based on a supported and …
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)
… (Board) ensured receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and disbursements were proper and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in … Board ensured receipts were deposited recorded and reported and disbursements were proper and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Opinion 91-30
… equipment and supplies under State contracts through the New York State Office of General Services subject to rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30