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State Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… are awarded noncompetitively or paid in whole or part with moneys appropriated by the State. Approved eligible … The Act requires that these exempt contracts must be filed with OSC while not subject to prior review and approval. … and awarded noncompetitively or paid in whole or part with moneys appropriated by the State] must be filed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nyDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Senate Democratic Leader Andrea … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and New York State Senate Democratic Leader Andrea StewartCousins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers
… managers’ award files to verify applicants’ compliance with Program eligibility requirements; Taking actions, as warranted, with grant managers who do not ensure full compliance with prescribed Program requirements; and Clarifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… continue, it is possible that some local governments with fiscal years beginning later in 2016, including school districts, could be faced with zero growth in property tax revenue.” The tax cap, which … to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, including a provision that allows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016DiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… in the Third Quarter Update to the Financial Plan released with the Executive Budget on Feb. 23. "While tax collections … were lower than expected, receipts to date are now in line with the reduced projections in the latest Financial Plan … and capital projects. The General Fund ended February with a balance of $12 billion, $160.8 million lower than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… sheets. Two full-time officers were improperly credited with leave time valued at more than $12,000. In addition, … on a bond anticipation note. The proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Walworth-Seely Public … effectively monitor the usage of the card or compliance with the credit card and procurement policies. For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Overview – Membership and Enrollment
… one of the largest retirement systems in the United States with more than 1.2 million members, retirees and … retirement systems in New York State. Members are vested with five years of service (they’ve earned enough service to … a pension benefit). If Tier 6 members leave public service with less than ten years of service, they can withdraw their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overviewMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2015 Through March 31, 2016
… by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments … managed care; $1,342,307 in overpayments for claims billed with incorrect information pertaining to other health … in overpayments for newborn claims that were submitted with incorrect birth weights; $389,813 in improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/30/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2015-through-march-31-2016Procurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… resulted in the best value for taxpayers, consistent with applicable legal, regulatory and ethical requirements. … policy for all State government agencies, assists agencies with large technology procurements and monitors all large … efficiencies, lower costs, and innovative solutions. With an annual budget of about $434 million, the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… (Department) were appropriate and processed in accordance with New York State Tax Law. Background The PTF Credit is … where the homeowner’s property is located must comply with the New York State Property Tax Cap. The Office of the … we returned: 2,159 payments totaling $239,848 with incorrect or questionable data and incorrect calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments … processed; $2,965,300 in overpayments for claims billed with incorrect information pertaining to recipients' other … 10 times the number of units actually provided; and Claims with improper payments for physician-administered drugs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013Empire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… 1.1 million of these members. Civil Service contracts with Empire BlueCross (Empire) to administer the Hospital … physician-administered drugs that were not in compliance with guidelines. As of June 21, 2023, Empire had started … of the improper payments. Key Recommendations Work with Civil Service to review the remainder of the $2,776,510 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… 2017 and 2018, DOF processed about 20 million summonses with a total value of $901 million and $994 million, … to collect amounts due for summonses issued to vehicles with diplomatic plates. These amounts due include $15.6 … been written off and entered into judgment. Communicate with issuing agencies on ways to reduce the number of errors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… Loan Fund (MDLF) Program. Although the County’s contract with the Business Development Corporation (BDC) requires … balances for nine loans totaling $24,847. For the Children with Special Needs program, we found that client files were … claims totaling $100,566 and found exceptions with five claims totaling $85,654. The Legislature has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68City of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… five vendors, and could not provide written agreements with two of those vendors. We also found that purchases … prepare deposits and make adjustments in the system with minimal or no oversight. City and BPU officials could … documentation. Cash collections were substituted with personal checks. Key Recommendations Seek bids and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… listed on bank statements and canceled check images with the amounts recorded by the Treasurer or compare cash balances on bank statements with the cash balances reported by the Treasurer on the … and canceled check images from the bank and compare them with the Treasurer’s records and paid invoices. Prepare and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsSullivan County – County Jail Operations (2013M-33)
Sullivan County County Jail Operations 2013M33
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/14/sullivan-county-county-jail-operations-2013m-33Fire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… to the following municipalities: Cities of Ithaca [pdf] , North Tonawanda [pdf] , Plattsburgh [pdf] , Poughkeepsie [pdf] , … from five municipalities (Hempstead, Lindenhurst, North Tonawanda, Plattsburgh and Poughkeepsie) did not review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1Town of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… Board also was unaware that the Town was not in compliance with payroll tax filing or payment requirements for Federal … reports, and the Supervisor never filed these reports with the Town Clerk or OSC. The Board failed to perform an … Budget Officer’s work. Ensure that the Supervisor complies with all Federal and State payroll filing and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64Frewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… is employed by an engineering firm that does business with the District. Mr. Gauger formally disclosed his interest … engineering work on District projects. If he was involved with the procurement, preparation or performance of the … the firm was directly affected by the firm’s relationship with the District, he would have a prohibited interest in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selected