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Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES – Claim Payments (2015M-350)
… of our audit was to review the BOCES’ claim payments for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. Background The … the component districts’ boards. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $61.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/03/11/oneida-herkimer-madison-boces-claim-payments-2015m-350DiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… more than $24 million in questionable personal income tax refunds so far in 2014, after finding 7,482 improper filings –an 18 percent rise from last year. To date, DiNapoli's office audited and approved 4.8 … rules will not profit at others’expense,”DiNapoli said. “Tax cheats are continually coming up with new schemes to get …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsRepaying Your NYSLRS Loan after Retirement
… retired with an outstanding loan to repay that loan and increase their pension. Retirees cannot take a new loan from … you cannot make partial payments. How Much Will My Pension Increase If I Repay the Loan? When you retired, you received … you would have to repay and how much your pension would increase. The letter you received at retirement also showed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/repaying-your-nyslrs-loan-after-retirementDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by making sure it … P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s office has conducted a series of audits on this issue with similar results. “Medicaid … The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… by the City, including real property tax) despite the fact that the FAIRTAX system was replaced in 2018. … 3 days before they were logged into an informal tracking sheet and then held for up to 19 days before they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting tolls … more than 90% of the Thruway’s revenue. Ninety percent of toll revenues are from users of E-ZPass with the rest through … and related fees. The second collection agency’s contract took effect January 2021, but the Thruway did not send it any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Report 2020-S-62 … dosage form, and strength. Generally, this means a brand name drug will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. Prescribers of drugs can indicate that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followOpinion 2003-4
… a fire district may authorize payment of a claim arising from a purchase order issued by one fire commissioner for the … 119 [villages]). This implied authority has been inferred from towns' express authority to establish "publicity funds" … firefighter entitled to disability benefits arising from injury incurred while putting up Christmas lights at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4Village of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)
… Determine whether the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in … Determine whether the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-depew-purchasing-2018m-158Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… Firms (Report 2017-S-70 ). About the Program The MTA is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State … Bridges and Tunnels, is an MTA agency that operates seven toll bridges and two tunnels that interconnect parts of New … Pass violations that have unpaid tolls after the due date on the second violation notice are sent to a collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1073
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new error code on the Control-D … Address Not Barcodeable, communicate modifications to existing error codes, and to provide agencies with further … To notify agencies of a new error code on the ControlD Report NPAY766 Employee Address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1073-modification-control-d-report-npay766-employee-address-not-barcodeableDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… personal income tax refunds payments so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to beat the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsOpinion 90-21
… and custody of claims) TOWN LAW, §119; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(1): A town, by local law subject … to which it is authorized to adopt local laws (1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-43, p 66; 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-46, p 62). One of the exceptions stated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Improper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as inpatient services for recipients enrolled in managed care. The audit covered the period from July 2019 through … made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as inpatient services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesMaximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Maximizing … administers the Medicaid program. For recipients enrolled in fee-for-service Medicaid, DOH makes payments for services … directly to health care providers. For recipients enrolled in managed care, DOH pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followRetiree Annual Statement
… provides a year-end summary of your pension payments for the last calendar year, including the total amount you received and a breakdown of credits, … deductions and taxes. It also gives you an explanation of the pension payment option you chose at retirement. Mailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retiree-annual-statementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… deposit of $6,867 with the treasurer during 2017. Town of West Seneca – Audit Follow-Up (Erie County) The purpose of … 2024 the general fund was overstated by $584,018 and the highway fund was understated by $123,066. As a result, the … from the accounting records. The general fund and the highway fund cash balances as of March 31, 2024 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIrvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… million. Key Findings The acceptable use policy does not address computer users who do not use the District’s … violate the acceptable use policy because the District’s web filtering software is not configured to block access. Key … accordingly. Monitor Internet usage and configure the web filtering software to block access to sites that violate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… Department of Finance (DOF) processes summonses issued to vehicles for parking, red light camera, and sanitation … They can either pay the fine or challenge the summons by requesting that the matter be heard by an Administrative … The Compliance Unit works to collect the amounts due on parking cases with the highest probability of collection, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followEdwards-Knox Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-92)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Edwards-Knox … who were likely Medicaid-eligible and received speech, occupational or physical therapy services during 2019-20. Had … procedures and ensure all Medicaid claim documentation requirements are met. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/edwards-knox-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-92