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Opinion 89-50
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … on private property to alleviate a drainage problem if it is determined that the improvement furthers primarily a … Whether the town is authorized to make payments to the volunteer fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Area #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… A well-informed workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments … confidentiality of student, teacher or principal PII, and how employees can comply with those laws. There have been … training should explain the proper rules of behavior for using your IT systems and data and communicate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessBond Anticipation Notes (BANs) Renewals Issued 2015 Through 2020
… Signed into law on August 24, 2020 as Chapter 157 of the Laws of 2020 – A.10492 Rules (Thiele) / S.8417 Krueger - Provides … 2021, inclusive; (2) authorizing local governments and school districts to spend or temporarily transfer moneys in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/bond-anticipation-notes-bans-renewals-issued-2015-through-2020Contract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… annual participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises; met these goals; and accurately reported its results to the Department of Economic Development. Background … to promote the participation of minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in their contracts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… The board and district officials did not ensure that all project change orders were submitted as required to the … could reduce the district’s building aid reimbursement for all unapproved work. For the 151 change orders reviewed … Village officials did not properly record and account for all capital assets. As a result, the village has an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2016 through May 1, 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/chautauqua-co-soil-water-2017-199.pdfImproper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up) (2018-F-2)
To determine the implementation status of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-18f2.pdfImproper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up) (2018-F-2) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-18f2-response.pdfDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… York State Police and Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown we exposed Hart’s fraud and she has been convicted of a … in partnership with Fulton County District Attorney Brown and the New York State Police. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementTown of Chazy – Water and Sewer District Financial Operations (2017M-42)
… Town of Chazy Water and Sewer District Financial Operations 2017M42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-chazy-water-and-sewer-district-financial-operations-2017m-42Town of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… charges that were inconsistent with the ordinances. Water meter readings were not always reliable during our audit … properly billed in accordance with the ordinances. Ensure meter readings are reliable. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced … act with honesty and integrity. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their … Thomas P DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for … and supplies; and drugs. When individuals are enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare (referred to as … services, while Medicaid is the payer of last resort. In addition to delivering services, hospice providers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight … included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The State’s Medicaid program offers managed long-term care (MLTC) coverage to people who … communities. MLTC plans offer a range of services, such as home health care, nursing home care, dentistry, vision care, and durable medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-followServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up)
… employer compliance with the Act. The audit covered WARN Notices received by DOL that were dated January 2019 through … 2022. We also considered DOL activities related to these Notices through January 2023. The audit identified several … requirement. The audit also identified examples of WARN Notices that were not entered into DOL’s One-Stop Operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/10/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Report 2022-S-16 ). About the Program The … program. The Medicaid program reimburses hospitals for inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status in a hospital—inpatient versus outpatient—affects Medicaid’s reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… under certain conditions. DHCR works with owners as they near the end of their 20-year affordability requirements to … (Brooklyn), Cathedral Parkway Towers (Manhattan), Findlay House (Bronx), and Jamie Towers (Bronx). The objective of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followGeneva City School District - Reserves (2018M-51)
… Geneva City School District Reserves 2018M51 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/22/geneva-city-school-district-reserves-2018m-51Town of Howard - Fund Balance Management (2018M-192)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-howard-fund-balance-management-2018m-192