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Understanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-budget-process-040324.pdfGreater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
Determine whether the Greater Amsterdam School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly managed the District’s capital project (project) that includes building improvements and safety upgrades.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/greater-amsterdam-2022-50.pdfAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (2019-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan marketplace) properly sent accurate, complete, and timely Medicaid eligibility and enrollment information to the Medicaid ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s43-response.pdfTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
Determine whether the Town of Webb Union Free School District (District) Board (Board) and District officials adopted realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/webb-2022-53.pdfCornwall Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-83)
Determine whether Cornwall Central School District (District) officials established adequate internal controls over the District’s user accounts and software updates to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/cornwall-2021-83.pdfOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up) (2021-F-9)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f9.pdfNyack Parking Authority – Parking Ticket Operations (2020M-94)
Determine whether the Village of Nyack Parking Authority’s (Authority) Board of Trustees (Board) and Authority officials effectively pursued and maximized the collection of all parking violation tickets issued.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/nyack-parking-authority-2020-94.pdfDelaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2021M-193)
Determine whether the Purchasing Agent ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services (DCMO BOCES) purchasing policy and procedures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-boces-2021-193.pdfEcoNews Summer 2020
Even as we grapple with the serious public health and economic challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change continues to represent an urgent and growing threat.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-summer-2020.pdfOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (2017-S-60)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately monitors selected high-technology economic development programs and projects it oversees and whether these projects are achieving the intended employment goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s60-response.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 601
… 10/26/04. Warnings and Time-outs in OSC e-Government Web Site, PayServ, PS Query and Control-D There are several … encounter when using these applications: OSC e-Government Web Site – Authentication System The OSC e-Government … After 20 minutes of inactivity in the OSC e-Government Web site, the following screen will appear that allows users …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/601-managing-osc-e-government-sessionsComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a crime of Public Corruption, a class B felony. The … Chief has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a crime of Public Corruption a class B felony The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireTown of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
… underestimated PILOT revenue resulting in $1.8 million in excess revenue and an unnecessary increase to class 1 … estimates to avoid levying excessive taxes and return excess PILOT revenue to its taxpayers. … Town of Hempstead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/12/19/town-hempstead-industrial-development-agency-and-valleyInfant and Child Learning Center – The Research Foundation for the State University of New York: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Infant and Child Learning Center - The Research Foundation for the … directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education … on ICLC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the two fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/infant-and-child-learning-center-research-foundation-state-university-new-york-complianceDiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… facility following a hospital stay. In the second case, staff hadn’t made contact with a resident for four … required by OMH’s supportive housing guidelines. Further, case managers sometimes failed to make in-home visits or meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, … Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Report 2020-S-61 ). About the Program The … for medical use such as gauze and wipes. Medicaid nursing home reimbursement rates generally include the cost of most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-andHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
… million has been reimbursed. To meet HUD’s Report 2021-S-10 2 requirements, HCR must expend over $96 million of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… in the First Degree. "Volunteer fire companies are created to protect the public," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … to serve the public and provide safety, and we will not tolerate anyone who undermines their financial … and papers filed in court today, Cesternino is alleged to have used her position as the Fire Company's Treasurer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… for teaming with two DPW employees to divert $46,000 from the city by pocketing the cash from scrap metals … to Rensselaer Iron, a scrap yard in Rensselaer County where the city has an account. In exchange, Rensselaer Iron … that paid out in cash. In doing so, he could pocket some extra money without the bulk metal even appearing to have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health effectively oversaw localities' efforts to coordinate veterans' health care benefits provided through Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). … VA health benefits. A review of case records at counties with high Medicaid expenses for veterans showed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefits