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Schoharie County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-3)
… pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a … Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Additionally, when the whereabouts of any person entitled to payment from the estate is unknown, in certain circumstances, funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/06/17/schoharie-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-3UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up) (2017-F-6)
To determine the implementation status of 2 recommendations made in our audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebates.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f6.pdfDiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… net, providing 87% of funding for major assistance and tax credit programs identified in the report. The federal … payments, or “stimulus checks,” and expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Several analyses by the Census Bureau and … grant levels, providing families with additional tax credits and expanding rental subsidies, all of which have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… The village will still be entitled to: Fines resulting from dog control violations and violations of village local … This new court would be composed of justices elected from each town whose terms may not end during the same year. … voting in each town: The resolution is adopted, and The plan to establish the single town court will be implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsOpinion 2005-9
… of the central high school district must take the training required by section 2102-a of the Education Law if he or she … the central high school board. The individual would not be required to repeat the training taken as a member of the … the governing board of central high school districts to be from the school districts that are within the central high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9DiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… Noise complaints to New York City's 311 system rose from approximately 200,000 to about 384,000 between 2010 and … City a less noisy and healthier place in which to live." From 2010 through 2015, New Yorkers made 1.6 million noise … noise, and helped develop audit objectives. Highlights from the survey results are included in the Noise in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeVillage of Monticello – Financial Condition (2020M-107)
… to address. Key Recommendations The Board should: Create a plan to address the declining fund balance and financial … do not exceed it. Develop and adopt a multiyear capital plan that provides sufficient resources for necessary capital … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-financial-condition-2020m-107Town of Yorktown - Information Technology (2020M-16)
… accounts. The Board did not develop a disaster recovery plan. Sensitive information technology (IT) control … Develop and adopt a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, including backup procedures and offsite storage, and communicate the plan to officials and employees. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/29/town-yorktown-information-technology-2020m-16DiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… $2.8 billion for minimal services for eligible members. “My latest Medicaid audit found more examples of how oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsMiddle Country Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2022M-160)
… provide proper oversight of the ECA funds. When complete records are not maintained, it increases the risk of errors … counselor. Ensure each club maintained a separate set of records from those of the central treasurer. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/17/middle-country-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fundsWeedsport Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2021M-199)
… were paid. District officials did not seek competition for purchases totaling $736,858 made from two vendors and … into a written contract and did not seek competition for the District’s external audit services, as required. 23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/weedsport-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2021m-199New York Mills Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-79)
… No competition was sought for the services procured from five professional service providers totaling $89,421. No … were obtained for the purchase of goods and services from 13 vendors who were paid $73,032. Key Recommendations … professional services. Obtain verbal and written quotes as required by the procurement policy and ensure that all proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/02/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-79Madison County - Claims Audit and Payment Process (2019M-142)
… to directly withdraw $1.9 million in monthly payments from a County bank account. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims are audited and approved prior to payment when required by law. Ensure all claims contain sufficient detail … allowing the credit card vendor to directly withdraw funds from County bank accounts. County officials disagreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/01/17/madison-county-claims-audit-and-payment-process-2019m-142CUNY Bulletin No. CU-596
… information are contained in a memorandum dated 06/06/2017 from Carmelo Batista, Jr. Effective Date(s) The retroactive … represents a 4% collective bargaining increase stemming from the 2008 – 2010 round of bargaining. The lump sum cash … Adjustments for All Miscellaneous Earnings The agency must calculate and report the retroactive adjustment for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-596-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-cash-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1395
… Data page but the Bargaining Unit, Salary Administration Plan or Grade on the Job Data page and the Position Data page … Rate field. The 04/01/14 Salary Schedule must be used to calculate the salary. The agency must report the proper … but must include the April 2015 CSEA Performance Advance from the 04/01/14 Salary Schedule, if applicable. The agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1395-april-2015-civil-service-employees-association-csea-salary-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1563
… Data page but the Bargaining Unit, Salary Administration Plan or Grade on the Job Data page and the Position Data page … Rate field. The 04/01/16 Salary Schedule must be used to calculate the salary. The agency must report the proper … but must include the April 2017 PEF Performance Advance from the 04/01/16 Salary Schedule, if applicable. The agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1563-april-2017-public-employees-federation-pef-2-salary-increaseCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… to adequately safeguard patients through requests for required criminal history background checks when hiring … the CHRC Legal Unit reviews the case using information from its initial request and any subsequent New York State … We also found that providers were unable to provide required documentation to support that three of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… also did not deposit $4,038 in cash collections recorded from Jan. 1, 2018 through April 13, 2022, or maintain … perform an annual audit of the former clerk’s records, as required. In July 2023, the former clerk was arrested on … operations. Specifically, the board did not ensure the required 2021-22 annual financial report was filed or obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Monitoring Town Asphalt Road Projects (2012MS-7)
… delivered. Town officials can verify that the HMA product from the vendor meets bid specifications by reviewing the … Eight of the 10 towns reviewed certified payrolls, as required by Law, to ensure that contractors’ employees on … core samples. Obtain and review certified payrolls as required by the Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/04/05/monitoring-town-asphalt-road-projects-2012ms-7New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… and program related. The audit covered the period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. About the Program … supported, and program related. DHS did not complete required expenditure reviews or ensure that year-end … to support proper procurement and maintenance of required inventories. Review ICL’s food service operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-institute