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Village of Ocean Beach – Clerk-Treasurer Compensation (2022M-79)
… received by the Clerk-Treasurer was consistent with his individual employment agreements. Key Findings The … received by the Clerk-Treasurer was consistent with his individual employment agreements, resulting in: … salaries and benefits provided are Board approved. Consult with the Village Attorney about recovering the overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/10/14/village-ocean-beach-clerk-treasurer-compensation-2022m-79Update on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
The devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York, necessitating borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/update-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdfKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Electronic Records and Reports (2022M-62)
Determine whether Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (District) officials properly maintained electronic disbursement records and reports (e-records) in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/kenmore-town-of-tonawanda-2022-62.pdfDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… sewage and stormwater impacted more than 200 waterways in New York due to antiquated and overwhelmed sewer systems, … "When billions of gallons of untreated waste spills into New York's waterways, our health, environment, economy and … overflows (CSOs) in the state. Most large urban areas in New York state are served by municipal sewer systems, many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368.2
… Bulletin 2368.1 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with updated information on the use of Deduction code … (DOL), are affected. Background: The State Comptroller is authorized to offset State payments in order to collect … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with updated information on the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23682-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-andFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… GARCIA, the former president and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty to embezzlement of more … writing checks to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Thanks to my ongoing partnership with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Expands List of Corporations That Disclose Political Spending
… the Fund’s request that it publicly report all direct and indirect corporate political spending. “In the aftermath … United, investors have been left in the dark on how and where corporate dollars are spent on political causes,” … filed by the Fund ask companies for comprehensive and public reports that list their corporate spending on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-expands-list-corporations-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased, with 21.1% of adults struggling with mental Illness and 5.1% with a severe mental illness in … in the number of individuals served by the state’s public mental health system, with nearly 900,000 residents utilizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up) (2021-F-1) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (2018-S-42).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f1-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… charging Renee Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C … by City of Tamarac and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida, and brought to Albany County to face these charges. … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sheriff’s in Florida for their assistance. The Comptroller’s investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingOpinion 88-42
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution of (adjustment by county of erroneous payments to other … in a manner which did not comply with the provisions of Tax Law 1262 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up) (2014-F-19), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by the officials of the Department of Labor (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f19-response.pdfMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… overpaid Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plan premiums on behalf of dual-eligible individuals. The … recipients should have been removed from their MMC or HARP plan and provided FFS coverage. The excessive premium … overpaid Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plan premiums on behalf of dualeligible individuals The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up) (2022-F-28)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters (Report 2018-N-3).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f28.pdfControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation Related Expenses (Follow-Up) (2022-F-38)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Report 2019-S-37).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f38x.pdfImproper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up) (2023-F-26) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Report 2021-S-8).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f26-response.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up) (2022-F-20)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2020-S-11).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f20.pdfEmpire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up) (2022-F-13) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Report 2019-S-23).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f13-response.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Results for Municipalities - Three Year Review
This report examines and summarizes notable trends in the fiscal scores of all New York counties, cities, towns and villages regardless of their fiscal year end
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/threeyearsfsms0916.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program: Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up) (2022-F-13)
To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Report 2019-S-23).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f13.pdf