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Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… Many residents of long-term care facilities in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid … establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office is within the New York State Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesOpinion 88-18
… foregoing and to borrow... such money as may be needed to make such payments. (8) such officers, commission and … foregoing and to borrow... such money as may be needed to make such payments. c. from the first day of June following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18Opinion 2004-7
… of delinquent water user fees against outside users with) WATER RENTS -- Enforcement (of delinquent outside users … outside the village, the right to make connections with mains and reservoirs of the village for the purpose of … of rules, regulations and local laws not inconsistent with law for enforcing the collection of water rents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-7UnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services
… of Civil Service (Civil Service) administers NYSHIP. In carrying out its responsibilities, Civil Service contracts … E/M services. Key Findings Improvements are needed in United’s method for monitoring out-of-network providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesBank Street College of Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Special Class – over 2.5 hours per day to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five … be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the Manual’s requirements and be reasonable, necessary, … on Bank Street’s CFR and tuition reimbursement rates. Work with Bank Street officials to help ensure their compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/bank-street-college-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial report, Selected Management and Operations … New York State jobs and agree to make capital investments in their businesses in accordance with legislative guidelines. RNY makes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followDevelopmental Disabilities Institute, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Special Classes and half-day and full-day Special Classes in an Integrated Setting. For the purposes of this report, … provided by these programs are based on fixed fees. In addition, DDI operated an SED-approved school-age special … DDI served about 577 preschool special education students in its cost-based programs. Local counties refer students to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/developmental-disabilities-institute-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… goal is to obtain goods and services that are both high in quality and low in cost. The time and effort spent researching, soliciting … to obtain goods and services may not always result in the anticipated savings. Local government and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and effectively." Bath Central School District – Online Banking (Steuben County) Officials lacked adequate bank agreements for online banking transactions. The board did not adopt an … Reconciliations (Nassau County) The bank reconciliations reviewed were prepared in a timely manner and most were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsJune 2002: GASB Statement 34
… model that provides users of financial statements with information which will enhance their understanding of … governmental units. This project culminated in June 1999 with the issuance of Statement 34 of the Governmental … total revenues. The largest governments, those with revenues of $100 million or greater (phase 1) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with district requirements. District officials made 40 … committee, adequately supported and in compliance with district requirements, except for one payment for $100 … protection of sensitive personal information, mobile devices, remote access, online banking and data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-152
… will be made in separate checks dated October 14, 2009 and January 6, 2010 Background In an effort to achieve cash … codes to be used on the Job Data page effective 7/9/09 or later upon the employee’s separation from service. … Incentive) to be used to make the payments effective 7/9/09. This code will be available for use on September 22, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-152-unified-court-system-separation-buyout-incentive-paymentComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … (Albany County) The water fund balance continues to be in a deficit position, reaching $907,000 as of May 31, 2015. … did not review purchases made using town credit cards. In addition, town justices did not perform monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… can ease suffering and provide treatment for people with serious medical problems, but these drugs can also cause … of the supply limits on controlled substances. DOH agreed with the audit’s findings and has begun implementing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-247
… the chart of accounts strings mapped to the Position Pools in PayServ. Affected Employees All SUNY employee records will be affected (except Agency Code 28990). Background In order to correctly calculate the charges for the split … year-end payroll allocation percentages are outlined in the Guide to Financial Operations, Section XV.6.A . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-247-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-suny-fiscal-year-endState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Wells Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … through 2015-16 that appropriated a total of $19 million in fund balance to finance operations. However, because the … accounted for and used only for district purposes. In addition, there is an increased risk that fuel leaks or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… Medicaid program. Many Medicaid recipients are enrolled in Medicare and are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” … premium rate for certain Medicaid recipients who enroll in Medicare and do not need long-term services and support. However, recipients in MMC or HARP who enroll in Medicare but are not eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… through the third quarter of the year. Idaho ranked first with an increase of 9.6 percent. With employment growth, total wages in the State increased by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Tri-Valley Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … expenditures and maintain financial stability beginning in the 2010-11 fiscal year. However, the board-adopted … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Kids-Centric, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 2013, Kids-Centric reported approximately $14.2 million in reimbursable costs for the audited program. Our audit … fiscal years ended June 30, 2013, we identified $301,601 in reported costs that did not comply with Manual … be disallowed. These ineligible costs included $139,267 in personal services costs and $162,334 in other than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/kids-centric-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual