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Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our … (CMS), Medicaid pays Medicare premiums for individuals who meet Buy-in Program eligibility requirements. The State’s … for Buy-in Program coverage on behalf of individuals who do not have a benefit eligibility period – a date range …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients-followVillage of Owego – Clerk-Treasurer’s Office and Parking Tickets (2015M-30)
… The Village of Owego is located in the Town of Owego, Tioga County, and has a population of approximately 3,900. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/29/village-owego-clerk-treasurers-office-and-parking-tickets-2015m-30DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… New York City lacks needed guidelines and policies for agencies’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), leaving it … Executive Order 3 in January 2022, with responsibility for the oversight and governance of AI, which in the previous … the AMPO, many of the previous administration’s goals for creating guidelines for the fair and responsible use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsVillage of Livonia – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight of financial operations and … regular monthly financial reports but did provide a budget-to-actual report during budget preparation. The Board did not … 2013. Key Recommendations Require the Clerk-Treasurer to provide current budget-to-actual comparisons each month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-livonia-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2014m-221Village of Cape Vincent – Payroll and Claims Auditing (2015M-131)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background The Village of Cape Vincent is located in Jefferson County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/28/village-cape-vincent-payroll-and-claims-auditing-2015m-131Village of Green Island – Water Fund Financial Condition (2015M-237)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Village’s water … has not developed a multiyear financial or capital plan to address the water fund balance’s deficit, aging … loans. Key Recommendations Develop a financial plan to alleviate the fiscal stress of the water fund. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-green-island-water-fund-financial-condition-2015m-237Village of Franklinville – Police Payroll and Water Accountability (2014M-262)
… water operations for the period June 1, 2012 through July 16, 2014. Background The Village of Franklinville is located … and leave time was not properly accrued or used. Only 27 percent of water produced by the Village’s water system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/03/13/village-franklinville-police-payroll-and-water-accountability-2014m-262Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-125
… which implemented the 2021-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and DC 37, provides for payment of … April 1 to eligible DC 37 RRSU employees based on the 2022 Salary Schedule (currently in effect). Effective Dates The … and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the payment effective date based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-125-april-2023-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceTown of Nichols – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2022M-185)
… because the Board consistently levied the majority of property taxes in the town-wide (TW) funds, where … (TOV) funds. The Town paid additional costs of $51,400 to have the accounting records created, the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/24/town-nichols-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-185Town of Addison – Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities Audit Follow Up (2019M-3-F)
… Town of Addison’s (Town) progress, as of December 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in April 2019. Background The Town is located in Steuben …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/17/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-audit-follow-2019m-3-fDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… so taxpayers know their money isn’t being squandered.” For the audit period of July 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022, … assets, worth nearly $280,000, were not properly accounted for. Although three districts — East Quogue Union Free School … assets during this period and the need to properly account for them also increased. DiNapoli’s auditors also found: None …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentTown of Seneca Falls – Procurement Audit Follow Up (2018M-143-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2019 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Seneca Fall’s (Town) progress, as of September 2022, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/03/town-seneca-falls-procurement-audit-follow-2018m-143-fDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-124
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … Services Unit – BU67 with an increment code of 1976-2018 who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. Background: … Leave, or Unpaid Military Leave. Note : If an employee first meets the five year continuous service at Job Rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-124-april-2023-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationUnity House of Troy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs submitted by Unity House of Troy (Unity) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) … … Determine whether the costs submitted by Unity House of Troy on its CFR were properly calculated adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/unity-house-troy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley. She was charged with … period. Riley was arraigned in Village of Bath court and is due back on September 15. “This is another troubling case of a local official abusing her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsThe ARC of Ulster-Greene – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended December 31, 2014. Background Ulster-Greene, a not-for-profit organization located in Kingston, New York, is an … Green and Delaware counties. Ulster-Greene is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/arc-ulster-greene-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR), which is commonly used by several New York State agencies to monitor and oversee … depreciation expenses. We found providers inappropriately claimed $2,675,045 in depreciation expenses, of which … providers the $2,220,807 in depreciation expenses claimed that are not allowable. Make sure the $454,238 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County (Follow-Up)
… that referees did not always properly report and account for foreclosure funds. Referees deposited surplus funds late … of the 10 sales sampled and the Reports of Sale were late for two of these 10 sales. Reports of Sale for 9 of the 10 sampled foreclosures with surplus deposits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-county-followControls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds (Follow-up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight … and investment firm. Finance stated the difference was due to Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) fees collected from … the Court and Trust accounts Key Finding Finance officials have made progress in correcting each of the problems we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-funds-followOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… and therefore more expensive than others. During long hospital stays, patients may transition to lower … Department of Health (Department) uses a contractor, the Island Peer Review Organization (IPRO), to review inpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-follow