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Focus on Identity Theft
… access to bank or social media accounts. The consequences of identity theft can be devastating for victims, ranging … in New York State between 2019 and 2021. (Source: Federal Trade Commission) Here are ways to protect yourself … official communication from the DOL regarding unemployment benefits for which you did not apply, you can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six … report, Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (Report 2019-S-43 ). About the Program NY … organized under the Department of Health (Department) where people can enroll in Medicaid. An individual’s Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-health-followSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… period from January 1, 2014 to February 4, 2019. About the Program DOF is responsible for collecting and processing … the U.S. Department of State (DOS) sets forth the parking program and procedures regarding summonses for plates issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… retirement system’s single life allowance option, meaning at the time of her death in January 2019 her monthly pension … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025-26. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2025-26 proposed budget are reasonable. However, we … in our previous budget review letter when preparing the 2025-26 proposed budget. The Mayor submitted the 2025-26 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… The former Deputy Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of West … Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna Mills and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … provided. Inpatient care generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… needs to step up and provide financial help to those hit hard by this virus. Without action, communities may need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyState Agencies Bulletin No. 768
… who were appointed after January 1, 2007 (Action of New Hire or Concurrent Hire) and who are still Active on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/768-2007-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 861
… who were appointed after January 1, 2008 (Action of New Hire or Concurrent Hire) and are still Active on December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/861-2008-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureHiring Public Retirees – When Employees Retire
… ), earnings are no longer limited during and after the calendar year in which a retiree turns age 65. Section 212 (RSSL) Under Section 212, there is a calendar-year limit on a service retiree’s earnings from … payments will be suspended for the remainder of the calendar year . Pension payments will resume the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/hiring-public-retireesOpinion 93-33
… outside the municipality) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (publication of notice of annual meeting) … meet the requirements of General Construction Law, §60(a) and Public Officers Law, §70-a. If the newspaper also has a … even though the publication contains local news articles and has circulation within the school district. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Fare Evasion
… and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bus Company (MTA Bus) reported accurate estimates of revenue losses from fare evasion to the MTA Board of Directors (Board), and … New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA has two agencies that provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionPassenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… has taken to manage the State’s passenger vehicle fleet, and to determine whether agencies have controls in place that … recently, the State’s Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission (which was created in 2011 pursuant to … vehicles. Key Findings In the almost three years since the SAGE Commission’s recommendations, OGS has not made any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementResponse to Human Trafficking
… 2024. About the Program Human trafficking is recognized in two main forms—sex and labor trafficking, defined as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel commercial sex or labor. Article 10-D of the New York State Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up)
… After School Program (Program). The Program offers a range of educational, recreational, and cultural … Daily Attendance (MADA). Contracts are for five years and range between $80,000 and $280,000 annually. Providers may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… over selected Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) systems are sufficient to prevent unauthorized or … 1, 2016 through December 10, 2018. About the Program OCFS is charged with promoting the safety, permanency, and … youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide range of social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… to a Dentist (Follow-Up) (2015-F-3) An audit issued in July 2013, determined that, for the period June 1, 2009 through Sept. 30, 2012, Medicaid made $66,402 in improper payments to a dentist. In a follow-up report, … the audit period for the transactions tested. There is low risk that a significant number of students certified for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
… on behalf of 706 Medicaid recipients. One particular doctor (herein referred to as “the Doctor”) was listed as the prescriber on 31,351 (63 percent) … whether Medicaid made proper payments to Joia and the Doctor in compliance with applicable Medicaid laws and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Monitoring of NotforProfit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance 2016S79
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-follow