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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 6 members of ORP or VDC are affected. Effective Date(s) Institution Paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… gaps when revenues fall short due to an economic downturn or other circumstances. However, the state has not … reserves will be available next time economic downturns or other conditions merit their use, DiNapoli proposed the … Day Reserves, including the history of the TSRF and RDRF, or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Obesity and … of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting their goals and whether it provided effective … Department officials have made significant progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followRipley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… 4 percent statutory limit by approximately $1.4 million, or 15 percentage points. Did not develop and adopt a … agreed with our findings and indicated they have initiated or will initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Town of Ithaca – Justice Court Operations (2021M-13)
… deposited, disbursed, recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner. Audit Results The Justices … recorded and reported the fines and fees we reviewed in an accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, … deposited disbursed recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/30/town-ithaca-justice-court-operations-2021m-13Management of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… of native species, risks to public safety, human illness, or damage to crops and livestock, and are deemed "invasive." … are generally classified as aquatic invasive species (AIS) or terrestrial invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly … mining, construction) that could inadvertently spread AIS or TIS. The Department also performs assessments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s … P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections totaled $1.02 billion in April. Plummeting sales tax collections were widespread, … hit hard by this virus or the budget cuts could be severe in some communities.“ Social distancing protocols were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… File Assessment Roll Verification Form Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of … the taxable assessed values displayed in the portal or report assessment adjustments. Assessment Adjustments … process, please call 1 (866) 321-8503, Option 3 or contact us by email at [email protected] . … OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Critical Foster … the foster care program, including placing children in foster care settings, certifying and approving certain … initial audit examined whether OCFS has effective controls in place to ensure that foster homes meet required criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followTown of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… case records were updated in an accurate and timely manner or that all disposed of (closed) cases were properly reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76Millbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or loss. Key … officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access use andor loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsNiagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
… programs were not always accurately calculated or properly supported. District officials overpaid two … to properly monitor out-of-district tuition billings or ensure the billed amounts were accurate and proper because they did not obtain or retain adequate support documentation. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/21/niagara-falls-city-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2020m-73Signal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 18 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Signal Maintenance, Inspection, … assigned section locations. Signal maintenance is critical in preventing subway delays. MIT work is performed based on … work, including: a description of the device, the interval in which the MIT should be performed, each test/task …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followCVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Temporary Holding Account Rebate … for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. In accordance with the contract, CVS Health was required to … revenue attributable to eligible prescription drug claims in its temporary holding account. We found that CVS Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenue-followOversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… clients from OPWDD-run residences to service providers or medical appointments. Within the New York City (NYC) … violations to identify whether employees needed training or counseling, or if they should be reassigned. The audit also found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments to Medicare … Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people … specific needs of beneficiaries. For individuals enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare, providers bill Medicaid for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followOversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… nurses to identify incidents of professional misconduct or criminal convictions. Finally, during the original audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… Auditors identified about $13 million in inappropriate or questionable Medicaid payments, including: $6,329,458 in … in the Medicaid program who had been charged with or found guilty of crimes that violate health care programs' laws or regulations. The Department terminated 19 of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Report 2020-S-66 ). About the … Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollment data is transmitted from NYSOH and WMS to DOH’s eMedNY system, which uses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followKatonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… services were procured in the most cost-efficient manner, or provide adequate oversight of awarded contracts. As a … totaling almost $1.2 million lacked adequate detail or were not submitted to the Director of Facilities … totaling $1.3 million were not adequately supported or reviewed prior to payment. Key Recommendations Solicit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-and