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DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… Spending by New York’s largest public authorities jumped $3.5 billion … latest annual filings, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Meanwhile, the … Spending by New Yorks largest public authorities jumped $35 billion … their latest annual filings according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtSpecial 25-Year Plan for County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-t and 603(p))
… retirement plan for peace officers who serve in the probation department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-t-and-603pMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… one MCO $99,044 for a low birth weight kick payment based on a reported newborn birth weight of 215 grams. However, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightColumbia County Department of Weights and Measures –Internal Controls Over Revenue Collection (2013M-400)
… inspection fees up to the maximum amounts permitted by Regulation. If the Department had charged the allowable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/02/columbia-county-department-weights-and-measures-internal-controls-over-revenueWyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if: Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) officials used competitive methods … Wyandanch Union Free School District Professional Services Administrative Expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… At the time of our follow-up review, William Davis made full restitution of $231,919 to the State, of which $137,459 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyStatewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… with any local laws or policies that could impact licensing in specific communities, including “on premises” … distribution, and retail sale of all alcoholic beverages. A three-member Board of Commissioners oversees the … they are in compliance with the ABC Law. When a licensee is non-compliant, the Authority can impose a fine on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsHebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Deaf and Exceptional Children (Hebrew Institute) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly documented, … the Deaf and Exceptional Children Hebrew Institute on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/hebrew-institute-deaf-and-exceptional-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualRockland Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Administrator Compensation, Financial Management and Purchasing (2017M-60)
… 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The Rockland Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a public … in Rockland County. BOCES is governed by a nine-member Board of Education elected by the boards of the component … that should have been returned to component districts. The Board has not adopted a written policy that addresses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/15/rockland-board-cooperative-educational-services-administrator-compensationUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments … 1, 2011 through October 31, 2015. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health … it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpDiNapoli: Ralph Lauren Should Ensure Human and Worker Rights are Upheld in its Operations
… proposal presented at Ralph Lauren’s annual shareholders meeting in Manhattan today. The proposal, filed by the … proposal presented at Ralph Laurens annual shareholders meeting in Manhattan today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-ralph-lauren-should-ensure-human-and-worker-rights-are-upheld-its-operationsPutnam/Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology and Claims Auditing (2016M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the controls over IT and the claims auditing … the IT servers and infrastructure did not have safeguards to track access and protect IT assets. No formal disaster … Key Recommendations Monitor user activity periodically to detect inappropriate usage. Develop and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/30/putnamnorthern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-informationOntario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Multiyear Planning and Software Management (2016M-249)
… to five-year period and continually update plans based on changes that have occurred since the time they were first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/12/09/ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne-board-cooperative-educational-services-bocesKiryas Joel Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Selected Employee Reimbursements (2016M-331)
… March 16, 2016. Background The Kiryas Joel Union Free School District is located in the Village of Kiryas Joel, … by an elected five-member Board of Education, operates one school with approximately 200 special needs students and … Kiryas Joel Union Free School District Financial Condition and Selected Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/03/kiryas-joel-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-selectedBay Shore Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Audit of Claims (2015M-57)
… The Bay Shore Union Free School District is located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County. The District, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-audit-claimsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… S. Ennis today announced the arrest of a Georgia resident, Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New … U.S. Attorney Diane Schulman for prosecuting this case.” Sandra Smith’s mother-in-law, Minnie Smith, was a longtime … At the time of Minnie Smith’s death in September 2006, Sandra Smith was her caretaker and handled her finances. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… of alleged child abuse or child fatalities, can take additional steps to protect children from harm. “The findings in this audit should be a sobering call to action to ensure New York’s vulnerable children are … of alleged child abuse or child fatalities can take additional steps to protect children from harm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesDiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… village effective November 11, 2022. Shaw was sentenced by Judge Richard Gorman in the Village of Waverly Court. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… misconduct. She was arraigned in Wayne County’s Court Arraignment Procedure before Judge Marsha Williams. She is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed and the … authorities. Key Findings Frequently, Dr. Ahmad’s medical records did not meet the minimum standards to support … his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found that they contained inadequate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining