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Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Claims with certain characteristics may have a higher risk of error or fraud. Officials should use common sense and reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of the ordinary. Even when all required documentation is submitted, remain skeptical, especially of claims that are not routine. In today’s electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsTown of Perrysburg – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2014M-169)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Supervisor’s financial records and reports for the period … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Supervisors financial records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/10/town-perrysburg-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2014m-169Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… of Palladia, Inc. (Report 2020-S-5 ). About the Program The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) … largest and most diverse programs for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. Its mission is to … which Palladia would provide drug and alcohol addiction treatment services. During fiscal year 2017-18, Palladia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-inc-followDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement and is banned for life from providing special education services for the … and students will not get away with it," DiNapoli said. "I would like to thank Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesOpinion 2004-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICT OF INTEREST -- Family Relationships … of real property leased to gravel vendor) -- Interest in Contracts (town board member whose spouse leases real … (b) audit bills or claims under the contract; or (c) appoint an officer or employee who has any such powers or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1462
… To inform agencies of the content information for the 2015 Form 1042-S. Background According to the IRS instructions for Form 1042-S, amounts subject to reporting on Form 1042-S are those that are paid to foreign persons … To inform agencies of the content information for the 2015 Form 1042S …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1462-form-1042-s-foreign-persons-us-source-income-subject-withholdingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1385
… Purpose To inform agencies of the content information for the 2014 Form 1042-S. Background According to the IRS instructions for Form 1042-S, amounts subject to reporting on Form 1042-S … 01/09/14 through 12/25/14 2014 Form Content See Attachment for a sample 1042-S Form. The information which will appear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1385-form-1042-s-foreign-persons-us-source-income-subject-withholdingHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… Rural Rental Assistance Program (RRAP) payments only for eligible units and are properly maintaining the units for which they receive RRAP payments, and whether the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) is engaging in adequate outreach activities to make sure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… considers to be any property with a significant value that is used over a long period of time. OGS established the … Statewide Financial System Asset Management Module (SFS AM) to house and maintain capital asset information in a … file, and State agency managers use it to budget, account for, and control the acquisition and disposition of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for Feb. 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies, certain contracts for state public … an estimated value of $1.9 million to provide and maintain cottages and yurts at Allegany State Park. Office of General Services: approved a $535,000 contract for the sale of 77 Halstead St. in Rochester to Damani Properties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-feb-2014State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… who, according to the Medicaid claims processing system, had third-party health insurance drug coverage. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… The Assessor: Granted 28 exemptions (19 percent of those reviewed) without applications, renewal forms or … calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of 10 (of 37) properties with exemptions to the County as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Ontario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2023M-16)
… Determine whether Ontario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … 40 employees received unearned wages totaling $25,948 of which $19,985 was not recouped. In addition, it cost BOCES … approval and manual entry into the financial system of the timesheets utilized by certain bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/09/ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne-board-cooperative-educational-services-payrollXIX.1.B PCIP SFS Federal Security Roles – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… to create and maintain projects and the relationship with customer contracts. None NYF_AGY_PC_PROJECT_GUIDE_MNT … an ‘Open’ status, maintain projects and the relationship with customer contracts. This user will be able to create a … needed to create a federal grant customer contract for OSC’s approval None Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1b-pcip-sfs-federal-security-rolesNewark Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2020M-30)
… in the community hall rental process. Documentation of compliance with the procurement policy was incomplete. … and reliable, the Board did not perform an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records for 2017 and 2018. The Treasurer … not file required annual update documents with the Office of the State Comptroller as of the end of our audit. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/01/newark-valley-fire-district-board-oversight-2020m-30Geddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… with him in the years to come.” Carhart was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, falsifying business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleLe Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… 1, 2012 through December 10, 2013. Background The Le Roy Fire Department, Inc. provides fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The Board of Directors generally … Le Roy Fire Department Inc Oversight of Fire Department Finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… payments for certain special items were reasonable in relation to the hospitals' actual purchase and acquisition … Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … (or 344 percent) more than the costs of the special items in question. We were unable to obtain supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… financial officer, DiNapoli's office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … football team. Gaming Commission $13 million to 26 local governments for tribal compact payments. Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017