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Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
… Determine whether Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials … check images to ensure only authorized disbursements are made. Provide abstracts and bank statements to the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/22/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-72DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017
… nearly 4 million payments worth more than $10.5 billion in February. His office also rejected 168 contracts and … office averaged six days for contract reviews in February and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases … Water Treatment System at Washington Lake Filtration Plant in Newburgh, including $8.3 million with Darlind Associates, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2017DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2016
… field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2016DiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… (OCED). “These audits reveal significant issues with how Fairport officials managed local economic development … of Fairport Industrial Development Agency Audit found: I nappropriate Loans and Gifts The FLDC was established to … lease income from agreements with local businesses that do not contain provisions to share related revenues with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Report 2020-S-18 ). … the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. … BOE was required to submit a narrative describing its plan for spending the funds. In June 2018, the BOE received $19.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for October 2016
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through October for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 16,035 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2016Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment ( … with disabilities was about 37% compared to about 75% for people without disabilities. Further, ACS data shows that … 2015. The Report established an Employment First Policy for New York State with the main goal of increasing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followMedicaid Program – Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… care, whereby the Department pays MCOs a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of services for recipients and reimburse providers. MCOs use the All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesXIV.14.J Depreciation and Modified Approach for Infrastructure Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… The reporting of depreciation is required for the government-wide financial statements. Capital assets except for Land, Land Preparation, Library Books, and Construction … of this Chapter, or the modified approach may be used for certain infrastructure assets that meet the criteria of: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14j-depreciation-and-modified-approach-infrastructure-capital-assetsXIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… of $40,000 Infrastructure Assets in excess of $1,000,000 For major construction projects, the $100,000 capitalization … capital expenditures rather than the individual assets. For bulk purchases of furniture, equipment, etc., the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureXIX.5 Project IDs for Declared Emergencies and Special Use Cases – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix5-project-ids-declared-emergencies-and-special-use-casesDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… (DEC) inadequate monitoring and enforcement has resulted in landowners enrolled in two private forest conservation … reduced by over $6.1 million annually for land valued at a total of almost $8.2 million. The DEC did not have a … and ineligible forest land, and a 15-year work schedule of all work to be done each year, including all planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… down debt from past projects and cover the operating costs for state agencies, according to a report by New York State … shows the problems have gotten worse. DHBTF spending for capital projects declined between state fiscal year (SFY) … aside to build or repair roads and bridges is being used for new capital projects by the state,” DiNapoli said. “It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
… Ensure the water usage overage rates charged to State Parks follow the contract and contract amendment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/05/28/village-castile-water-billing-letchworth-state-park-2021m-1Selected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for parking violations. This audit covered 262,765 cases with … February 1, 2019. About the Program DOF is responsible for collecting and processing payments for parking fines for the approximately 30 entities that can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Version Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments ("Model Code"”) be adopted by … York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for a municipality to develop a code of ethics to meet its … awarding professional service contracts, approving claims for payment, and many hiring and disciplinary decisions. Must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for Medicare Part B coinsurance. The audit covers the period … 31, 2009. Background Medicare is a federal health program for the elderly and disabled. It consists of several parts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… fabricating medical records and concealing the fraud by blocking audits. The submitted claims totaled more than … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… committed to providing fair and effective procedures for the prompt resolution of sexual harassment complaints. … Accordingly, the following policy and procedures for maintaining and enforcing a workplace free from sexual … investigation that ensures due process for all parties. Effective corrective action will be taken whenever …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
… and ethnic disparities in the state’s criminal justice system. Department of Economic Development $1.25 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016