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Johnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)
Determine whether extra-classroom activity funds were adequately safeguarded and collections and disbursements were properly accounted for.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/johnsburg.pdfAusable Valley Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2018M-189)
Determine whether the District claimed all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for services provided to eligible special education students.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/ausable-valley-189.pdfAusable Valley Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-190)
Determine whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/ausable-valley-190.pdfPoland Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-214)
Determine whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/poland.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials
Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fsms-schools-010825.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for June 2014
… more than 1,400 payments valued at nearly $4.1 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief … for their money. The Comptroller’s office averages 11 to 13 days for contract reviews and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-june-2014Cost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to people who become unemployed through no fault of their … and potential charges. You’ll have an opportunity to comment and specify the circumstances that resulted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsPoughkeepsie City School District - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-16)
… costs. Key Recommendations Ensure purchases subject to the competitive bidding thresholds are made in accordance … service providers. Ensure that all purchases are subject to the District’s procurement process. District officials … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019mDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… and more than 600 payments valued at $3.9 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. This month’s high … because contracts and payments were accelerated in order to allow an upgrade of the Statewide Financial System. … eight days for contract reviews in September and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015North Bellmore Union Free School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-95)
Determine whether the Board adhered to the law and District policy when procuring professional services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/north-bellmore-2019-95.pdfNew York Mills Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-79)
Determine whether District officials sought competition for the purchase of good and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/new-york-mills-2020-79.pdfUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the two … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to about 1.2 million active and retired State, participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followOpinion 89-14
… paying their taxes by mail who desire a tax receipt to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with their tax … shall deliver or upon request forward by mail a receipt to each person paying a tax... Subdivision (2) of section 986 … authority for municipalities to solicit from taxpayers gifts or donations to cover town expenses for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14New York State Health Insurance Program – Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan
… Caremark paid claims under the correct prescription drug plan. The audit covered the period from January 2015 through March 2022. About the Program The … Rx or Commercial). CVS Caremark also relies on information from Civil Service’s health insurance enrollment system to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drugDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… that after 16 years of distinguished service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York … commitment to prudent, long-term investing. I’m proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to leading the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… items, while agreements with other hospitals do not have such limitations. From July 1, 2011 to December 31, … claims for special items. Key Findings Empire did not have adequate controls to ensure special items were paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York appropriately reimbursed acupuncture and … providers with irregular billing patterns. Part of United’s monitoring process is flagging providers for pre-payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesCoronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Information
This guidance document discusses the importance of proper fiscal oversight by local and school district officials during these unprecedented times.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/cares-act-information-guidance.pdfDiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… from 2011 to 2016. Due to federal funding uncertainty for programs that assist homeless veterans, some programs may … it isn't an easy road, but we're turning a corner on reducing the number of veterans living on the streets," DiNapoli said. "Local communities are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
Identity thefts in New York surged during the pandemic with more than 67000 complaints filed statewide in 2020 which was 85 percent more than the previous year and more than four times the annual total from a decade earlier according to a report released today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020