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Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… of an audit. More detailed information can be found in: Understanding the Audit Process Brochure [pdf] . Audit … is typically the longest phase of the audit. The examiner-in-charge supervises the day-to-day activities of the onsite … OSC Audit Report: More detailed information can be found in our guidance Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2014 Through March 31, 2015
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2015, eMedNY processed about 264 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of about $28.5 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2014-through-march-31-2015Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected … Empire processes and pays claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Career Plan
… Eligibility Tier 1 Members: You are eligible to retire at age 55. Tier 2 and 3 Members: You must have at … of service credit after July 1, 1973. You are eligible to retire with full benefits at age 62, or may choose early … at least five years of service credit. You are eligible to retire with full benefits at age 62, or may choose early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/eligibility-benefit-and-filingSouthside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… NHA to be responsible for the administration, operation and performance of the School in accordance with the School’s … the fee paid to NHA, and reconcile it as stated in the terms of the management agreement with NHA, to ensure the fee … adequately supported. Periodically assess the terms and conditions of any management and lease agreements to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Deerpark , City of Newburgh and Rockland County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … provide the board with adequate monthly financial reports. In addition, the board did not have adequate procedures for … Consequently, the board did not audit and approve claims in accordance with town law for 20 of the 100 check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0III.7 Data Quality – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… Pending Batch Processing or Denied statuses, entered online or via bulk load, with no activity for 90 days or more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii7-data-qualityBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… for the contract’s final year. The fee structure, based on a percentage of per pupil revenue, does not appear to be reasonable, as the services being provided do not have any bearing on the number of students at the School or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348Town of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… properties with 125 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, volunteer firefighter, veteran … exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Pumper Truck Procurement (2023M-27)
… the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) procured a pumper truck in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-pumper-truck-procurement-2023m-27Stockbridge Valley Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-13)
… District officials did not disable unneeded user accounts in a timely manner. District officials did not provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/stockbridge-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2019mDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… certifications, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The state … 2017. Auditors used foster care population data provided by OCFS to select a sample of six counties (Erie, Ontario, … Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment checks requested by the county were done, and also lacked a required medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… and prime contractors. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), and the Church of England's investment fund (Church Commissioners) have filed a shareholder resolution … Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners, said: "We want to see ExxonMobil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsEmpire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… the Department was credited with all drug rebate and discount revenue due the State. We considered these actions … Key Recommendations Remit the $694,227 in rebate and discount revenue identified by the audit to the Department. … implement oversight procedures to ensure drug rebate and discount revenues from manufacturers are correct and properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueOversight of Disability Services (Follow-Up)
… 2021-S-42 ). About the Program The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive system of public … accommodations, outreach, and training to students and staff about their services and received no complaints …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-disability-services-followCommack Public Library District – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-132)
… Background The Commack Public Library District is located in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County and serves over 15,000 patrons. The … services that are not required to be competitively bid, in accordance with GML. The Board also did not ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/28/commack-public-library-district-selected-financial-operations-2015m-132University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men - Payroll (2023M-123)
… Determine whether University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men (School) officials accurately compensated … compensate employees or require adequate support for hours worked. Therefore, payroll errors went undetected … and documents and examined payroll-related records for 25 of the 138 individuals employed by the School and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/12/01/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-payroll-2023m-123Monticello Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-97)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … fund balance exceeds the statutory maximum and continues to grow. Some of the District’s reserve funds are funded at … with the District’s actual revenues and expenditures to avoid raising more real property taxes than necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/monticello-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-97