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Preventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… and school district employees, and their dependents. In 2017, NYSHIP cost the State, other government employers, … by United. Members also pay a nominal copayment to the in-network provider. Empire Plan members may also choose to … higher than reimbursements for the same services provided in-network. Also, when Empire Plan members elect to use an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsTiconderoga Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-182)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District applied … Ticonderoga Central School District is located in the Town of Ticonderoga, in Essex County, and the Town of Hague, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/ticonderoga-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-extraComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… $10,000 he admits stealing, and is banned from bidding on or receiving public contracts with the state, any … “Ordinary New Yorkers work too hard to have their tax dollars squandered by the dishonest and criminal actions … the state Office of General Services from 2010 to 2012 on state contracts for heating, ventilation, and air …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… District’s adopted LOSAP point system does not comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 2016 LOSAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingPlainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
… fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16. Appropriated fund balance was not always needed to finance operations because … adopting budgets that result in the appropriation of fund balance that is not needed to fund District operations. Have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraTown of Beekman – Dover Ridge Sewer and Water Districts’ Financial Operations (2016M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Dover Ridge sewer and water … monthly accountability. Implement compensating controls to address the lack of segregation of duties within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/23/town-beekman-dover-ridge-sewer-and-water-districts-financial-operations-2016m-260Romulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… aid is applied for in a timely manner. … Romulus Central School District Financial Condition Management and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateNew Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
… adequate oversight over disbursements. We reviewed 46 non-payroll disbursements totaling $531,934 and determined 19 (41 … when the claims audit had occurred. We reviewed 76 payroll transactions totaling $113,485 and found the … they are paid. Establish procedures to review and certify payroll prior to disbursement, and ensure proper support is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/14/new-suffolk-common-school-district-board-oversight-and-local-finance-lawCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… properly deposited receipts and that disbursements were for appropriate Department purposes for the period of January … 5, 2013. Background The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County and has 47,400 residents. The seven-member … to November 27, 2012. He was one of the two signatories on this account and the bank statements were mailed to his home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… to a one-count indictment charging her with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, before Supreme Court Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Cizik will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison on March 13, 2015. Cizik admitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… $1 million, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This Stony … by certain federal, state, and State University of New York (SUNY) policies and regulations related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)
… maintained leave records for non-instructional employees. Key Findings The Board and District officials have not … were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT security policies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/dansville-central-school-district-information-technology-and-nonSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… Objective To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New … 25 miles of the Statue of Liberty. The PANYNJ was created to promote and protect the commerce of the Port District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… The former West Hurley Fire District chief and a current fire … 52, and Michael "Bucky" VanValkenburgh, 44, both of West Hurley, were charged with Corrupting the Government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… receive supplemental payments for the costs associated with newborn medical care. For example, MCOs receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Questionable Payments for … to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s records, there was insufficient assurance that … also questioned whether medications Dr. Ahmad prescribed in connection with these services, which accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedEssex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Sheriff’s Departments’ internal controls over … receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background Essex County is located in … manner. The civil clerk affixes the Sheriff’s signature to Department checks without his direct oversight or review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andVillage of East Syracuse – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2023M-79)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of East Syracuse (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) adequately … with deposits to help ensure cash was accounted for and records were accurate. The Board did not ensure any Village … they are initiating corrective action. … audit village east syracuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-east-syracuse-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2023m-79DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… get a warning if their E-ZPass account has a negative balance for over 30 days. If no payment is made in the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-fees