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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS): Oversight … (SED) (Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative): Life Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… deposits also provide a dedicated funding source for the state's Environmental Protection Fund," DiNapoli … deposits. By law, $23 million, plus certain penalties for violations of the deposit law go to the Environmental … Of the active deposit initiators, 39 did not file a return for any quarter during the audit period and eight were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… school shooting in Parkland, Florida highlight the need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and … (Building Plans). The Law outlines general requirements for the plans, but the specifics are left up to safety teams … School Districts’ compliance with the requirements for school safety planning and, consequently, does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsTown of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)
Determine whether Town officials adequately safeguarded information technology (IT) resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/westerlo-2020-33.pdfArea #11 – Physical Controls – Information Technology Governance
… next to or under a desk, in a closet, in the middle of the room or other high-traffic area. You should inspect the location of computers and server areas/rooms and ensure that there are … physical security controls commensurate with the risks of physical damage or access. The Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-11-physical-controlsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… to reimburse hospitals for inpatient medical care. When a hospital bills Medicaid for an inpatient stay, the hospital … actually transferred to another facility. The Department does not have a process to identify and recover improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that … for inpatient claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; $892,790 was paid for … in response to the crisis; $844,172 was paid for clinic, practitioner, pharmacy, inpatient, managed care capitation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2020-through-september-30-2020DiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $135 million for fiscal year 2016, but the surplus will likely grow as tax … P. DiNapoli. “This is shaping up to be another solid year for the city. Job growth in the five boroughs has been … industry, one of the city’s economic engines, is on track for a good year and profits are likely to exceed last year’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2041
… automatic processing of the April 2021 and April 2022 M/C Retroactive Salary Increases and provide instructions for payments not processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2041-april-2021-and-2022-managementconfidential-mc-retroactive-salaryDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… amid a slowing economic recovery and an increase in demand for city services, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … revenue collections as well as an increase in demand for services needed to support the local economy and help … by an estimated $1.7 billion in FY 2023 (including retroactive pay) and grow to $4.6 billion in FY 2026, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… 2018 to April 2022. Background The MTA is responsible for developing and implementing a unified mass transportation policy for New York City and Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, … description on the service tickets. The lack of regular PM increases the risk of emergency and/or unscheduled repairs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentJericho Fire District – Professional Services (2012M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over the procurement of professional services for the period January 1, 2011 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/02/01/jericho-fire-district-professional-services-2012m-236State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 State of the State Address
… Hochul outlined her new priorities as the state prepares for a different federal landscape and tries to help New … by the high cost of living. The Governor’s proposals for expanding child tax credits and providing school meals … in poverty. These and other proposals and how we pay for them will be debated, and I look forward to the details …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-state-state-addressAccounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… them in one envelope. Special Handling checks can only be delivered to the address on the check and cannot be delivered to a P.O. Box. “Return to Agency” (“A” handling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventState Agencies Bulletin No. 618
… is used to determine the prorated daily rate of pay for all calculations of regular biweekly wages when a mid-pay … corrected. When it is necessary for the agency to submit a retroactive transaction to be entered into history and there … to correct historic rows unless it is required to submit a retroactive transaction. Automated Interface The Automated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/618-automatic-entry-default-work-schedules-pay-basis-codeVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… OSC Bureau of State Accounting Operations (BSAO) – Budgets and Spending Accounting Section (Budgets) that the money has … SFS transaction will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. BSAO - Budgets can approve, deny, or reject … the document. Documents are “denied” for online agencies, and “rejected” for Bulkload agencies. Bulkload Adjustment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … of 2014 requires the City to submit its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7Review of Travel Card Expenses
… were appropriate and made in accordance with New York State travel rules and regulations. Background According to the New York State travel rules and regulations, the State will only … was not entitled, falsifying a departure location to claim reimbursement for mileage she never traveled, and failing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesReview of Advance Contract Payments
… Recover overpayments as appropriate. Implement a policy for new contracts of only sending advance payments when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsAlden Central School District – Fuel Management (2024M-90)
… of fuel purchased and unit price charged, controlling fuel access, safeguarding fuel inventory, monitoring fuel usage, … The Transportation Supervisor did not update fuel prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling $9,176. Officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/alden-central-school-district-fuel-management-2024m-90