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Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (2016-S-28) 90-Day Response
We evaluated the steps the State Education Department has taken to ensure that school district policies and practices comply with the Dignity for All...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s28-response.pdfCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71)
To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s71.pdfMaintenance and Tuition Payments to The Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children’s Residence (2009-S-90), 90-Day Response
To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School (Lake Grove) and Mountain Lake Children’s Residence (Mountain Lake) to the State Education Departme
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-09s90-response.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13)
To determine whether the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/19s13/pdf/sga-2020-19s13.pdfNiagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
… whether District officials properly managed and accounted for Niagara Power Coalition and Native American revenues. Key Findings District officials did not properly account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues; $4.2 million was … was not properly approved. Key Recommendations Account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues in a special revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-niagara-power-coalition-andDiNapoli Releases Mid-Year State Cash Report and Review
… The report is now accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. For a copy of the mid-year report, visit: … For a copy of the September cash report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-mid-year-state-cash-report-and-reviewAmerimed Kids, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… claimed on Amerimed Kids’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and included certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. About the Program Amerimed Kids is a New York … the SEIT cost-based program. In a letter dated December 18, 2018, Amerimed Kids informed SED of its intent to close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/05/amerimed-kids-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… a $24.1 million budget gap. The District’s budget request does not include an appropriation for textbooks, and … will have to find additional funding sources and/or reduce services, which may have a significant impact on … could be underestimated. The City’s proposed budget does not include a contingency appropriation. The lack of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6Words ‘N Motion Special Education Programs – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… documented, program-related, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual … included all expenses claimed on Words ‘N Motion’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 and certain expenses claimed on Words ‘N Motion’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2012. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/words-n-motion-special-education-programs-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… Ghent's VFC secretary/treasurer, allegedly fleeced her neighbors of more than $55,000. Thankfully, our investigators … 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/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… Drug Rebates (Report 2014-S-62). Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health … insurance coverage to about 1.2 million active and retired State, participating local government, and school district … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followVendor Responsibility Documentation
… more for the first time) 1. New contract ✔ ✔ 2. Agreement with an estimated amount of $100,000 or greater ✔ ✔ 3. Real … at no cost ✔ ✔ 8. Non-material amendment/renewal/extension with adverse information ✔ ✔ 9. Construction change order with adverse information ✔ ✔ 10. Mini-bid against backdrop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationOpinion 89-23
… utilize space in the village hall several times per month for nominal or no consideration. This is in reply to your … hall several times per month without consideration or for nominal consideration. General Municipal Law, §72-h … or department thereof, either without consideration or for such consideration and upon such terms and conditions as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2015
… that those challenges present opportunities, not just for improving the environment, but for strengthening the economy. Environmental protections go … Green Purchasing Programs, Farmland Protection and Funding for Environmental programs . Through audits of local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2015Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughMarie Pense Center, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs reported by Marie Pense Center, LLC (Marie Pense) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on Marie Pense’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/marie-pense-center-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Diego Rodriguez, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… and more proactive planning, but it can do more to prepare for ongoing uncertainty and boost its reserves. “A year after the city budgeted for its largest ever drop in property tax collections, a … aid is exhausted remain a concern. “I have also called for the city to bolster its reserve levels . This budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-planUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. Civil Service … points. Acupuncture is sometimes provided at the same time as other services, including heat therapy, massage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… experience in leading policy and research development. She has written extensively on government budgeting, labor … research into understandable and actionable reports. She was most recently the vice president for Strategy, … at the Citizens Budget Commission (CBC), where she oversaw the organization’s research, operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staff