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Safety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, Safety at Stations (Report 2016-S-91 … that might have contributed to such incidents. However, in certain instances, responses to safety-related incidents … as well as staffing shortages likely contributed to lapses in documenting incidents and the related SIR responses. Also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Operational Training and Medical … all employees new to their positions and is conducted both in the classroom and at various train yards. Additionally, … audit report on March 1, 2018. We found that SIR was not in compliance with the requirements of the Induction and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… The State Education Department (SED) made progress in ensuring school districts across New York are protecting … for All Students Act.” An audit released by DiNapoli in October 2017 found that despite guidance from SED, many … incidents under DASA. DASA seeks to provide students in New York with a secure environment free from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Public Water Systems
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followVIII.1.C Expenditure Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… using a General Ledger Journal Entry in SFS. Expenditure transfers include: Expenditure transfers between funds. Current SFS functionality prevents the submission of adjustments and transfers between funds in the submodules. Expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1c-expenditure-transfersVIII.1.B Revenue Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… transactions using a General Ledger Journal Entry (GLJE) in SFS. Revenue transfers may be done within the same fund or … of receipts between funds and account codes as authorized in legislation Redistribution of revenues previously credited in one fund to another fund Redistribution of revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1b-revenue-transfersVIII.1 Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… adjustments to payments and deposits should be submitted in either the Accounts Payable AP or the General Ledger GL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1-accounts-payable-journal-vouchers-general-ledger-journal-entriesVII.10.G Cash Advance Shortages and Overages – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… an AP voucher for reimbursement to bring the account in balance. Pursuant to Chapter XII, Section 10.E - Reporting … that will be taken to prevent a shortage from happening in the future. 1. Prepare a voucher, as described in Chapter XII, Section 5 - Agency Payment Preparation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10g-cash-advance-shortages-and-overagesControls Over Revocable Consents (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the five recommendations in our initial audit report, Controls Over Revocable Consents … and Franchises (Office) . The permission is granted in exchange for compensation to the City . Revocable consents … or a flat rate for 37 improvements that are specified, in accordance with the Rules. The property owners petition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/controls-over-revocable-consents-followDiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… Twenty-two local governments were designated in fiscal stress for 2019, according to State Comptroller … year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) for 2019 (pre-pandemic). In New York, that includes all counties and towns, 44 cities … tracking the trends and common problems that communities in fiscal stress are facing. Now the economic damage caused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Contracts (Follow-up) (2016-F-10) An initial audit issued in June 2015 determined whether ACS properly awarded, … contracts with some vendors that had poor performance. In fact, 12 sampled contract vendors received … totaled $114.1 million. For 9 of the 12 vendors, children in their care were abused by employees or foster parents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsImproper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendation made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to a … claims prior to 2016, which accounted for $1.4 million in Medicaid payments. We recommended that the Department of … Key Finding Department officials made some progress in addressing the problem we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-provider-followFinancial Management Practices
… (District) financial management practices in the areas of revenue collection, payroll, procurement, asset and … March 15, 2014. Background The District regulates the flow of the Hudson River and the Black River to reduce flooding … by excess run-off and to augment river flow at times of drought. Organized as a public benefit corporation, it has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesExcessive Medicaid Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Excessive Medicaid Payments for … ended June 30, 2009, we identified about $600 million in Medicaid payments that could have been avoided had the … pace with other states’ efforts to limit Medicaid payments in areas where Medicaid and Medicare programs overlap. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/excessive-medicaid-payments-services-recipients-receiving-medicare-benefits-followOpinion 91-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Fund … whether a village board of trustees may use surplus moneys in the village's water fund for sewer or other general … refunds to consumers" (see also NY Const, art 14, §1[f]). In our opinion, the reference to "profits" in section 94 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… of New York City Transit performs its responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. Specifically, we … administrative tribunal established by State legislation in July 1985 to provide a forum for processing and … contributes to collection difficulties. For example, in our sample of 150 uncollected fines, 60 (or 40 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesOpinion 2002-9
… at recycling center) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§103, 104-b, 120-w; TOWN LAW … coordinates volunteer workers, we note that article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution prohibits municipalities from … High School No. 3 Nassau County , 34 AD2d 351, 312 NYS2d 252) and, generally, has been construed to require that there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget
… individuals and families who have not shared equally in the state's economic prosperity. The details of the budget came together late in the process and outside the public's view, so more … expects to finish our analysis of the enacted budget in the coming weeks." … This budget reflects stronger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budgetAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… grant managers are awarding grant monies to existing and prospective homeowners in compliance with Program … including the value of the property in question and family size of the Program beneficiary. In recent years, the … we reviewed met the Program’s prescribed income and liquid asset eligibility criteria. However, two Program recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… made proper payments to Joia Pharmacy, Inc. (Joia) and a related prescriber (herein referred to as “the Doctor”) in compliance with applicable Medicaid laws and regulations as well as the rules and policies set forth by the Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber