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Proactive Cybersecurity Steps for Local Governments and Schools – Part 1
This webinar will walk through proactive steps that local government and school officials should take, and demonstrate how those steps can help thwart ransomware attacks at five key points during a typical ransomware attack.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/proactive-cybersecurity-steps-part1-101123.pdfOversight of Child Protective Services
… a minimum degree of care, this will result in an intake report if it is within the jurisdiction of the State and … that do not contain those elements result in a non-report. In such instances, the caller must be provided with a … explanation of why the intake is not being registered as a report and given the option to receive a supervisory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… With a budget deadline soon approaching, more than a third of the Executive’s proposed nearly $7 billion gap-closing … statutory changes that could distort the reporting of revenue and spending in the state’s financial statements … needs to identify long-term solutions for the millions of New Yorkers that rely on Medicaid and the taxpayers who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetAbout the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… inform NYSLRS which officials have not submitted an ROA by either checking the “Not Submitted” checkbox on Standard … for Elected and Appointed Officials form (RS2417-A) , or by sending us a letter with the official’s name, registration … The official should extend the period of his or her ROA by the amount of time used for vacations, illness, holidays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… was signed on December 18, 2012 and remains in effect for five years at an estimated cost of $152.9 million, with an option for two one-year extensions at a cost of over $87 million. … shall assess a $25 credit against the contractor for each call handling error that occurs in months when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsDiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments
… details the differences among the 50 states and what they pay in federal taxes and how much they receive in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-paymentsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (2020-S-4) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Local Program Administrators were selected appropriately and their selection was properly documented by Homes and Community Renewal; and whether selected LPAs were properly administering the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s4-response.pdfDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… fiscal challenges," DiNapoli said. "New York's growing out-year gaps, shrinking debt capacity and the lingering … $2.1 billion, or 37.5 percent, had been used for various forms of budget relief. Read the report , or go to: … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… they invest in to create inclusive workplaces that can benefit from employing the millions of talented people … and inclusion statements. The investors’ statement also encouraged companies to participate in the Disability … companies participated as a result. “Companies looking to get started on or advance in their disability inclusion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Improve Drug Rebate Collections
… $95.1 million in rebates from drug makers, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “The state is still missing out on millions in savings to taxpayers and wasting millions more in processing errors,” … DiNapoli said. “The state Department of Health needs to review the issues identified in our reports released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-doh-needs-improve-drug-rebate-collectionsImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Report 2015-S-6 ). Background Under federal … As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not comply with the Department’s … Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Health: Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followImproper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up)
… the Department of Health (Department) implemented the new Episodic Payment System (EPS) to reimburse Certified Home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providers-followMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider
… medically necessary transportation of Medicaid recipients is available to lawfully authorized transportation providers. … services, or supplies were furnished or billed, whichever is later. Providers are required to readily have records accessible for authorized officials for audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-providerMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
… 31, 2017. Background The Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides a wide range … of Health (Department) administers the Medicaid program in New York State. Health care providers bill Medicaid for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… pretrial diversion agreement. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and New York State … and individual accountability for violations of law." From 1982 to 1996, Cecero was an Assistant Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… A state Office of Mental Health (OMH) contractor hired to provide janitorial services failed to pay its workers prevailing wage rates and tried to hide … DOL to determine the amount of back wages and benefits due to workers from Shorefront for the periods that they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesMedicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six … made in our audit report, Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Report 2012-S-133). Background Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-c-followDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… an increase of 23% ($61.5 billion) since 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Many of New York’s public authorities play a major role in state operations, but far too often they … office issues this periodic report on public authorities to shine a light on their finances and operations. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionIX.8.D Electronic Refund Payments to the U.S. HHS – IX. Federal Grants
… that follow pertain to the refund or return of federal funds to the US HHS due to: Excessive cash balances on … are not needed for program purposes; Unspent “advance” funds for awards that are closed; Monies returned by grant … Adjustment Journal transactions crediting federal funds); Any other accounting adjustment that results in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix8d-electronic-refund-payments-us-hhsComptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)
… (Magnarelli) / S.4827 (Marchione) – Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by … entities. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/comptroller-authority-audit-local-development-corporations-ldcs