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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2259.1
… after one year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification … the funds will be escheated and remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22591-outreach-and-escheatment-2023-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksOpinion 2000-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … plain and clear prohibition against such inclusion in the State or Federal Constitution, a statute, decisional law or … where such changes would require an act of the State Legislature (see Village of Fairport v Newman , 90 AD2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or … the accumulated deficit in the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9Improper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … made in our audit report, Improper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program ( 2010-S-76 ). Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… to the investigation by the Bronx District Attorney's Office and the State Comptroller's Office, in 2008, Russell--who has run the Baychester Youth … Council since the 1980s, has now been held accountable for her actions.” For a copy of the audit, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyExamination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the Center for Economic Growth, Inc.’s (CEG) claims for grant funds and associated matching expenses, reporting of revenue, and procurements complied with the terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-incCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… was to examine the County’s internal controls over inmate healthcare for the period January 1, 2011, through December … The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for administering healthcare services for County jail inmates. Certain costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123Rebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… in an office setting. To reduce Medicaid costs for prescription drugs, the federal government established … to pass on the savings to Medicaid when they submit claims for 340B drugs. Our initial audit report, which was issued on … drugs nor ensured the proper billing for 340B drugs. These problems cost the Medicaid program an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followCommunity College Safety Reporting (2015-MS-2)
… information about college safety policies, procedures and crime statistics. Colleges must disclose statistics for … colleges must maintain and make publicly available a daily crime log and must submit crime statistics to the United States Department of Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/08/28/community-college-safety-reporting-2015-ms-2Accuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… Purpose To assess the accuracy of the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General's reported cost savings for … values, so OMIG calculates cost savings as estimates based on historical and current Medicaid claims data. For calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsMaximus, Inc.
… to identify opportunities for cost control measures under contract C025147. We examined vouchers as part of our daily … to the present. Background DOH added $435 million in contract amendments for services outside the scope of the original contract. The services were related to the New York Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/06/maximus-incIntroduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… amount of resources into their information technology (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for … school operations. The following guidance is intended to make oversight less daunting by providing a path for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceXV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… to process vouchers or expense reports in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) during the FYE blackout period. Please … vouchers and vouchers charging Federal funds, must be on or before the published deadline. Vouchers that charge … of this Guide. Expense reports approved by OSC will pay in the next pay cycle. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warned retirees … or other communications that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… in penalties to claimants who made false statements or representations to obtain benefits to which they were not … steps to prevent reoccurrence when fraudulent payments or other significant issues are identified. Meet timely with … to detect and prevent erroneous, inappropriate or fraudulent UI benefit payments, as detailed above. … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018Village of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s method of … these are Village official positions and must be paid on the Village’s payroll. The Board did not adopt a … policy. Although the Village adopted a credit card policy on April 23, 2012, this policy only set the credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198V.3.C Funds and Fund Accounting – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… or meeting certain objectives in accordance with New York State law. Fund is required on all transactions. Fund is a … means all agencies will be able to access the complete list of Fund codes in the SFS. Fund will be inherited on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3c-funds-and-fund-accountingDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly $22,000 in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two … 59 who hid their mothers death to collect nearly $22000 in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… whether the Medicaid program made improper payments for drugs dispensed after their drug termination date. The … and is overseen at the federal level by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Report 2016-S-54 ). About … of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-follow