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Medicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims
… claims because of deficiencies in the claims processing and payment system. The audit covered the period December 1, … Claims are reimbursed based on a patient's condition and complexity of service. The APG system was adopted by the … all-inclusive reimbursement model. The patient's condition and complexity of service were not factored into the claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/20/medicaid-program-overpayments-ambulatory-patient-group-claimsXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… with a Procurement Card (PCard) and requirements for online agencies when a purchase order (PO) is used in … of this Guide. Process and Transaction Preparation: When online agencies use a PO with the PCard in the SFS, the … on a requisition, which will be carried forward to the PO. Online agencies are required to reconcile credit card charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-usePenn Entertainment and MGM Resorts Letters
I write as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), one of the largest public pension funds in the United States, which holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of its 1.2 million members, retirees, and beneficiaries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/penn-entertainment-mgm-resorts-letters.pdfPayments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … request reimbursement for the fund by submitting all bills or receipts for purchases made from the petty cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditTown of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally … Appendix B includes our comment on issues that were raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Town of Franklin – Financial Condition (2018M-8)
… Board effectively monitored the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2018 total approximately $1.7 million. Key Findings Since … reliance on TOV Highway fund balance as a financing source for recurring expenditures. The Supervisor should provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/23/town-franklin-financial-condition-2018m-8DiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate … spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019DiNapoli: NYC Vehicle Fleet Meeting Goals on Fuel Efficiency but Aging Emergency and Sanitation Trucks Often Sidelined for Repairs
… use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet, but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012, and aging emergency and … use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012 and aging emergency and service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-nyc-vehicle-fleet-meeting-goals-fuel-efficiency-aging-emergency-and-sanitation-trucks-oftenDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… $1.4 billion increase in school aid, as well as increases to the minimum wage and phased-in personal income tax cuts for most taxpayers, but adds to state debt and shifts significant spending off-budget and to authorities, according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2020 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2016. Background Chapter 332 of … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the “Act”), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20Village of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… was to examine the purchasing and safeguarding of vehicle fuel inventories for the period June 1, 2012 through … officials did not seek competition when purchasing vehicle fuel as required by GML and the Village’s procurement policy. … have saved approximately $1,100, or four percent on the fuel purchases we reviewed. The Board authorized the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The … Trustees. The Village’s 2013-14 budgeted appropriations for all operating funds totaled approximately $6.4 million. … Key Recommendations Ensure that her records are accurate for the Board to use as a sound basis for key financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Town of Minetto – Financial Condition (2013M-284)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to July 31, 2013. Background … elected Board members, is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $473,000 in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-minetto-financial-condition-2013m-284Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… was to examine the Justice Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2009 through August 6, 2014. … payments received. The Board did not perform or provide for an annual audit of the Justices’ records since July 2011. … the Clerk’s duties. Ensure that signed receipts are issued for all moneys collected and compare duplicate receipts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… operations and used the Town’s general fund to pay for the Garrison Landing Water District’s (GLWD’s) operation … Specifically, the Board did not: Appropriately budget for GLWD operations. For example, although the Town had a GLWD water fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2022-23 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 … deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2014 requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-5City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed … Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 authorizes the City to issue debt not to exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Citys proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5State Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… and PCM Group Inc. (“PCM”). A portion of the funds were then used to pay legitimate grant-related expenses, and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… and implemented training and retraining programs for train crews to ensure safe train operations; ensured that … and a Conductor – both of whom have direct responsibility for the safe, timely, and proper operation of Transit trains. … Conductors, evaluate and monitor train service personnel for fitness of duty, and respond to and investigate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews