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Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… of office and, as generally required of a Village officer, does not reside within the Village. In addition, the Village … receives an Internal Revenue Service Form 1099, and does not receive any fringe benefits. During our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for Medicare Part B coinsurance. The audit covers the period … 31, 2009. Background Medicare is a federal health program for the elderly and disabled. It consists of several parts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bTown of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
Town of Hamlin Financial Oversight and Information Technology 2012M197
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… approving claims before the Treasurer processes them for payment. Maintain perpetual inventory records that identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Village of Herrings – Financial Operations and Sale of Land (2013M-41)
… to September 30, 2012. Background The Village of Herrings is located in the Town of Wilna in Jefferson County, and has … that an annual audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records is performed by the Board or by a Village officer, employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-herrings-financial-operations-and-sale-land-2013m-41DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… District Attorney James Ritts announced today that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing … System (NYSLRS) intended for retiree Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take advantage of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … that claims are sufficiently documented and supported, are for legitimate district purposes, and are audited and … instead of 2 percent. The district treasurer was paid for leave time she was not entitled to which was valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Village of Delanson – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-232)
… and Treasurer both independently perform incompatible cash disbursement duties and compensating controls have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-delanson-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-232Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… claims paid during the audit period and found that for the claims reviewed, procedures were followed and claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … pricing or obtain alternative proposals or quotations for project purchases. The board also did not always approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… payments for drugs dispensed after their drug termination date. The audit covers the period July 1, 2014 through June … level by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medicaid program covers medically necessary … ensure terminated drugs will not be dispensed or paid for, CMS requires state Medicaid programs to reject these claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation: Compliance … monitor and enforce requirements for safety and quality of life on state waters in accordance with Navigation Law. However, auditors identified several aspects of the office’s oversight that could be strengthened to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… review the internal controls over selected Town operations for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background … a Dog Control Officer. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2012 fiscal year are approximately $981,500, funded … both Officers approval to open and maintain bank accounts for cash collections and disbursements for their respective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Town of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The Town of Wawarsing is located in Ulster County and has a population of … leave accruals. Ensure that written permission or approval is available for all compensatory time payments in excess of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202DiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… after being convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … Deanna Hansen, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in June. “People who steal from the state retirement system … father retired from the state Department of Transportation in March 2003. He was receiving a direct deposit of his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionOperational Advisory No. 8
… or more and do not negotiate those checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter … checks throughout the year rather than once a year. The new process will spread out the volume of letters making it … the standard check replacement process for Comptroller’s Refund Account checks can be located in Chapter XII …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachMember E-News Archive — 2023
… Sign up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System news. … Online for a Pension or Mortgage Verification Letter How School Employees Earn NYSLRS Service Credit Retirees Can … Is So Important Compounding: A Great Way for Your Money to Grow Keep Your Beneficiaries Current January 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-e-news-archive-2023What to Expect from Us
… Location Service Providers may contact you, and they do charge a fee. The maximum fee they can charge you for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/what-expect-usState Agencies Bulletin No. 1630
… Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers non-residents). Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/Advice The Earnings Codes and the amount will be displayed on the payroll register. The earnings description and the amount … Questions about this bulletin can be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … To provide agency instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1630-new-double-time-overtime-earnings-codes-eligible-civil-serviceOpinion 95-20
… If the underlying purpose of the law were simply to raise revenue, we believe the court would have determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Opinion 91-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures … for the collection of village refuse. The town board's resolution authorizing the contract would not be subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14