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Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Electronic Records and Reports (2022M-62)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (District) officials … that addressed the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records, as required. Without a secure e-record storage … that addresses the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-electronic-records-andDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… of dollars because of the COVID-19 crisis and needs to find cost savings wherever it can,” DiNapoli said. … totaled about $67.4 billion. Medicaid Program: Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care DOH uses two methods to pay health care providers for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS), where DOH pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… Dynamics Corporation, Domino's Pizza, Inc, and American Electric Power Company, Inc. Environmental Justice Reporting … an IEA NZE scenario analysis of both Duke Energy’s electric and natural gas distribution businesses by the end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, … Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler announced that on Thursday April 14 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… disbursements were properly authorized, supported and for valid purposes. Key Findings Although the tested disbursements were for valid purposes, LDC officials did not always ensure they … detailing the services to be provided and the basis for the payment. Paid payroll processing fees totaling $2,473 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… in Use of Telehealth Services Among Medicaid and Child Health Plus Beneficiaries in New York The COVID-19 pandemic … through electronic communication to improve a patient’s health.” Often, these services are performed through live … data on telehealth visits performed across all provider and service categories are unavailable, CMS data on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… Savings Program. The legislation was sponsored by Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) and Assemblywoman … Thomas DiNapoli, Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, Senator David Carlucci and others who worked to make the NY ABLE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
New York Citys worldrenowned arts entertainment and recreation sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the citys economy due to the COVID19 pandemic as employment declined by 66 percent over a one year period ending in December 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… revenue without which the fund balance deficit would have been even greater. The Board failed to audit all claims as … regarding standards for computer use, remote access, breach notification, data backup, and disaster recovery. Key … equipment and systems, user access rights, remote access, breach notification, data backup and disaster recovery. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationVillage of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Background The Village of Castleton-on-Hudson is located in the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… in New York The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan program administered by the U.S. Small Business … qualified expenses, such as rent and utility payments. The loan can be forgiven if the business maintains employment … levels and meets other conditions, essentially turning the loan into a grant. The program was initially funded at $349 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… pandemic and the ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million … pandemic and the ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021Town of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… June 22, 2012. Background The Town of Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … effectively segregate the Town Clerk’s duties. Deposits in the Clerk’s office were not timely or intact. Cash … alter the computer configuration. Although data is backed up in the Clerk’s office and Finance Department, the backups …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement of professional services and maintenance of fuel … year were $27,514,724. Key Findings The Board-adopted procurement policy does not require the use of competitive … written contracts or detailed Board resolutions for these professionals to establish the services to be provided or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Johnson City Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-186)
… District (District) officials ensured students received services in accordance with their individualized education … Findings Officials did not always ensure students received services in accordance with their IEPs and did not ensure … challenges impacted their ability to provide required services. Of the 2,683 required sessions, therapists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/johnson-city-central-school-district-special-education-services-andCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… identify conflicts of interest were not filed. Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) billing and collections were not … district and library, $300,875. Tax exemptions disclosed in audited financial statements were overstated. Key … Appendix B includes OSC’s comments on issues raised in the IDA’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mTown of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Halfmoon is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … not develop budgets with realistic estimates of revenues. In recent years, the Board over-estimated the sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55Tioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… health insurance buyout incentives and providing select special education services in-house. Key Findings District … approximately $10,000 and $251,000. Providing select special education programs in-house. Savings could be … incentive to help reduce costs. Consider providing select special education services in-house to help reduce costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-costDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… an unfair advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an … with developmental disabilities living in 150 group homes across eight counties. Employees at each group home … purchase food and household items necessary to keep the homes operational. The DDSO purchased food and household …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… in 2013. She pleaded guilty to petit larceny in July in Stanford Town Court. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-system