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Selected Wage Investigation Procedures
… through August 18, 2020. About the Program The Department’s mission is to protect workers, assist the unemployed, and … of Labor Standards (Division) seeks to vigorously enforce New York Labor Laws (Laws) and promote education about these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed … for collecting fines and fees for violations issued within NYC, and also the Outside Collection Agency/External Inquiry … from respondents who have New York plates and live within NYC. DOF refers other cases to the NYC Law Department, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsGlossary
… requirements. Claim Notification to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds requesting payment for monies being held by … effort by the company to contact the rightful owner of an unclaimed fund before it is sent to the state. Section 1422 … to publish in newspapers based on what property types are unclaimed. Electronic Reporting ( NYCD ) New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/glossaryAdministration of Tenant Complaints
… To determine whether New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant … 31, 2012. Background New York State Homes and Community Renewal consists of all the State’s housing and community renewal agencies. These agencies include the Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsTown of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… totaling $56,000 did not have the required request for proposals (RFP) and/or the required number of quotes prior to being made. The Town’s procurement policy … solicitation of competition, such as written proposals or quotes, for the procurement of professional services. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our … Civil Enforcement Division. Not all debts include a tax amount; some include only penalties and/or interest. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… to its processing systems to prevent these problems from reoccurring.” New York’s Medicaid program, administered … through the fee-for-service method and the managed care plan method. Under the fee-for-service method, Medicaid pays … for Medicare & Medicaid Services that DOH did not recover from providers; $260,330 in overpayments for inpatient claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the president and owner of a welding company which provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of … information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… of Health (Department) adopted the APG methodology in an effort to pay providers more accurately for their … condition and complexity of service. The Department phased in the APG methodology beginning with hospital outpatient … also overpaid $7.5 million for duplicate claims. In these cases, a clinic, for instance, and an individual practitioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health (DOH): Patient Safety … appear to support or contradicted the ratings. Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD): Compliance … problems identified in the initial audit report. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… families and weigh heavily on local communities, reducing property values and eroding tax bases. We must continue efforts to help homeowners and … were issued requiring lenders to affirm their claim to the property. Since reaching a low of 16,655 in 2011, new filings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and … claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have been paid for deceased individuals. “The Medicaid program provides … Medicare buy-in program, Medicaid pays Medicare premiums for individuals who meet buy-in program eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… After School Program (Program) in 2000 to provide high-quality youth development opportunities to school-age … contracts with 137 providers to operate programs at 176 sites serving about 17,000 children and youth across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at … payments to the victims who can be located and transfer unclaimed money to the undisbursed restitution account when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… DiNapoli made 12 recommendations to DOH to collect the unclaimed rebates and improve its processes to maximize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesTown of Kendall – Justice Court (2013M-130)
… 26, 2013. Background The Town of Kendall is located in Orleans County, has a population of approximately 2,700. … not properly recorded. The Justices did not ensure that cases were properly reported to the Department of Motor … bail and partial payment records. Scofflaw pending cases regularly and review balance due and pending cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/02/town-kendall-justice-court-2013m-130DiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… Dec. 31, 2014, the courts ordered the installation of 2,166 IIDs for offenders under NYC Probations’ supervision. … nine of the 68 cases, the DMV checks were performed as a result of DiNapoli’s audit. Auditors further found NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksTown of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of LaGrange is located in Dutchess County and serves approximately 15,700 residents. … The Court received $146,479 of bail money and $903,837 in fines and surcharges during our audit period. Key Findings … that it already owns to process and print payroll checks in house rather than using a contractor to process payroll. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107DiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… depleting fund balances; and Some local officials had no strategies to eliminate long-term deficits, improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systems