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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of Coxsackie-Athens Central School District , New Suffolk Common School District , … 11 purchase contract vendors totaling $91,585 and four public work contract vendors totaling $27,319 in 2016-17. New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2016 Through March 31, 2017
… of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were … of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid program. The Department’s eMedNY computer system processes … home health care providers; $404,227 in overpayments for dental anesthesia claims that were reimbursed excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2016-through-march-31-2017Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.4
… file submissions directly into PayServ. Other unions do not currently have the capability to do so. Agencies will no longer be allowed to process union … the payroll deduction in PayServ for those unions that do not currently submit membership and dues transactions via …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-2664-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… and long-term financial plans should this revenue source slip further.” DiNapoli’s report found outside of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesExamination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… executing contracts without prior approval from OSC. In December 2013, Downstate replaced contract CM00939 with … RAP that would help Downstate achieve financial stability. In December 2015, PMA reported cumulative savings of $138 … implementation of the cost-saving improvements identified in the RAP. We also found that for select areas, PMA did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaState Agencies Bulletin No. 880
… 130.4 of the Civil Service Law. Questions Questions about these reason codes may be directed to the Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/880-new-increased-hiring-rate-reason-codesOversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of International … Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on June 28, 2013, concluded that, while Empire State Development (ESD) made significant improvements in managing payments to foreign offices, it did not have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-followUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… of rebates offered by drug manufacturers. In 2012, Express Scripts Holding Company (Express Scripts) acquired Medco. Our initial audit report, … We also recommended that United formally instruct Express Scripts to remit 100 percent of all rebate revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … plan that includes milestones and participation goals to help ensure this worthwhile program continues on the right path. OGS leadership and the SDVOB Division are to be commended for effectively making this important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startOn-Time Performance
… To determine whether Staten Island Railway trains run on time and On-Time Performance (OTP) is reported accurately … Authority’s (MTA) Staten Island Railway (SIR) operates one train line between Tottenville and the St. George Terminal, … SIR reports to MTA-New York City Transit’s Department of Subways (Subways). SIR operates its trains similar to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… According to the Indictment and papers filed in court today, Cesternino is alleged to have used her position … by Deputy Chief Antoine Karam and Chief Dominick Zarrella. Legal Analyst Sara Pogorzelski worked on the matter as well. … is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyCost Reporting of Programs Operated by Gateway-Longview, Inc.
… Gateway routinely entered into business transactions with companies affiliated with members of Gateway’s Board of Directors without … file written disclosures of any business involvement with Gateway or related parties. Other Related Audits/Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/30/cost-reporting-programs-operated-gateway-longview-incPublic Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways including service charges, tolls, fees, and in some cases, taxes. Public authorities are generally … through their revenue-generating activities; however, in some cases, governmental financial assistance and support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authoritiesXIV.13.B Error Identification and Resolution – XIV. Special Procedures
… should be done between appropriations within the same fund. If neither of these types of interchanges is possible, … appropriation that is used to pay for administration and operation of the agency. Agencies should enter, “Transfer … changes submitted to OSC cannot include a change to the fund OSC staff will make the necessary changes to the LP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13b-error-identification-and-resolutionNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved its … 2016 through November 2021. About the Program In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… Dennis Brown to safeguard taxpayer money, but instead he treated the town’s funds like a personal piggybank, … in the Second Degree, as a crime of Public Corruption. He must pay $240,000 in restitution, of which he has already … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Albany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… school or middle school. School officials could have saved about $207,000 to $2.3 million if they purchased the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the East Greenbush Central School District , East Rockaway Union … era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Controls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… are necessary to meet program goals. The Division receives funding for the WAP from both the U.S. Department of Energy … federal awards as soon as possible and maximize federal funding. The Division was appropriated a total of $92,317,035 … reviewed $212,333,241 of the $255,856,877 (the remaining funding was either out of our scope or not due to be expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1856
… reversed, or reissued will be turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds in April 2021. Outreach to employees with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1856-schedule-submitting-2020-year-end-returned-checks