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Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage. The audit covered the period from January 2015 … Options paid mental health and substance abuse MHSA claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleDiNapoli: Debt Adding to MTA's Financial Pressures With Riders and Fare Revenue Slow to Return
… billion 2020-2024 capital program is its largest ever. Only $8.3 billion of the program has been committed, mostly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-debt-adding-mtas-financial-pressures-riders-and-fare-revenue-slow-returnTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… having no authority to do so, appointed two Treasurers and split the duties of Treasurer between them. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail … today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were discovered during a joint … and building permits. She used the money to support her personal lifestyle, including trips to casinos and gambling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak
… workforce development.” DiNapoli’s report also found: Only three of the state’s 10 regional labor markets (Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peakJefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… about $992,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Assistant failed to provide the Board with budget-to-actual reports. The Assistant provided two versions of the 2011 budget and a … resulting in a potential conflict of interest. The Assistant was not provided with support for amounts billed or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overTown of Southampton - Board of Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty – Trustee Oversight (2013M-39)
… of cash management. The Trustees have not adopted an investment policy, which resulted in excess cash balances of $38,097 that were not covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance. The Trustees did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-southampton-board-trustees-freeholders-and-commonalty-trustee-oversight-2013mComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… in Monroe County. One of those contracts included a $212 million public safety contract to provide upgrades to the … in the bidding process of Monroe County for the $212 million public safety contract, by means of bid rigging. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… were electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled … Court Justice Barry Kron based upon his guilty plea in October to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, and petit larceny. … of $17790 which were deposited into a checking account in the name of his father …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsTax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… granting exemptions. Annually verify income to support Senior Citizen exemptions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… as those elsewhere in the nation, including obstacles to employment, higher rates of poverty and lower earnings than those without disabilities, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … are some positive signs that companies are opening up jobs to people with disabilities, but more needs to be done to get …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesFederal Funds to New York City: Community Development Block Grant
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Assistance Listing Numbers 14.218 and 14.269) provides annual grants on a formula basis to states and localities to assist low- and moderate-income communities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-community-development-block-grant.pdfCentral New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024-18)
Determine whether the Central New York Regional Market Authority Board of Directors (Board) and officials effectively managed the Authority’s financial condition and planned for future capital and operational needs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-2024-18.pdfGenesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
Determine whether the Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/genesse-valley-2022-39.pdfVillage of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)
… receipts were properly recorded, reconciled and remitted in a timely manner. Key Findings From August 1, 2011 through … $170,000 for deposit. OSC’s Division of Investigations in conjunction with the Erie County District Attorney’s Office jointly investigated this matter. In October 2018, the attendant admitted stealing more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/10/village-hamburg-recreation-department-cash-receipts-cash-shortage-2018m-104City of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling $4,300,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City's general, … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3Reporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulation 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations … receive appropriate service credit. In August 2015, this regulation was revised for officials who begin a new or … or after January 1, 2016. Among other changes, the revised regulation sets out specific time frames for completing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesForms
… before retirement. (RS5195, Rev. 4/22) Member Death Benefits Notification of Death Your survivors or … Tier 1 or 2 member who has voluntary member contributions on deposit with NYSLRS. Make sure to read all pages, complete … To certify a member’s previous employment. Note: Overtime pay in excess of an annual cap is not included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/formsWarren County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-102)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Warren County Local Development Corporation (Corporation) … Determine whether the Warren County Local Development Corporation Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/warren-county-local-development-corporation-revolving-loanHoneoye Falls Lima Central School District – Access Controls (2020M-112)
… Officials did not: Adopt key information technology (IT) security policies, resulting in increased risk that data, … confidentially to officials. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the District‘s increased reliance on a remote learning … that are unnecessary. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they would implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/12/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-access-controls-2020m-112