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College of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These employees incurred over $100,000 in travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… appropriations totaled $3,240,092. Key Findings The Board does not audit and approve claims before they are paid from … claims to the Board for audit and approval. The Treasurer does not have access to or custody of the funds maintained in … Without having taken an oath of office, the Treasurer does not have the authority to sign checks on the behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Northern Onondaga Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2013M-236)
… The Northern Onondaga Public Library District is located in the Towns of Clay and Cicero in Onondaga County. A … prior to disbursement or regularly reviews prepared bank reconciliations. The administrative secretary is allowed … is a vendor − direct access to District bank accounts to withdraw funds for claims that have not been reviewed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/08/northern-onondaga-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2013m-236Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… were appropriate and comply with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and Department policies and … Department’s recovery of UI overpayments made to New York State (NYS) employees. Background We examined high risk … claims, and underpayments totaling $48,728. Based on the overpayments identified, the Department assessed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018Empire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering … services according to contracts it negotiates with hospitals. The hospital contracts include reimbursement fee … recover all overpayments, as warranted. Ensure adequate payment controls over intraocular lens claims are implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsVillage of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… Purpose of Examination The purpose of our examination was to determine if the Village Clerk-Treasurer properly … receipts and disbursements during the period June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2013. Background The Village, located in Oswego … In July 2010, voters in the Village presented a petition to the Village Board calling for a public referendum on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… plus 50 percent of certain permit fees. This type of arrangement is usually indicative of an independent contractor relationship. Requests for payment are submitted monthly by voucher. The Building … and does not receive any fringe benefits. During our audit period, this individual received $84,197, nearly $73,000 of …
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)
… August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is … accounting records and resultant financial reports were in considerable disarray. For example, the Town failed to accurately report the cash position of any Town fund in its annual report to the Office of the State Comptroller …
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)
… completed. Three employees have access to all financial software functions enabling them to record and change … Maintain fuel consumption records. Assign financial software access rights to users of the Village’s financial software based on their job descriptions while ensuring they …
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)
… 30, 2012. Background The Village of Herrings is located in the Town of Wilna in Jefferson County, and has a population of 90 residents. … fiscal year ended May 31, 2013 were approximately $130,000 in the general fund and $33,500 in the sewer fund. Key …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts announced today … taxpayers,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts and Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson, we were able to stop …
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
… District , Ossining Union Free School District , Pine Bush Central School District and the Stillwater Central School District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget … exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit. Pine Bush Central School District – Claims Audit Process (Orange …
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)
… of recording tax and water rent payments that ensures each payment received is properly recorded, including appropriate …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Claims Auditing (St. Lawrence County) … audited and approved before payment. Medina Central School District – Capital Projects (Genesee County) The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… made improper payments for drugs dispensed after their drug termination date. The audit covers the period July 1, … programs to reject these claims on the basis of the drug’s termination date (defined as either the expiration … date of the final batch produced or the date the drug was recalled for health and safety reasons). Pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Health (DOH): Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (Follow-Up) … identified up to $8.7 million in improper payments for Part B deductibles and coinsurance. Auditors determined many … $11 million of the identified claims. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately 2,220 residents. The … The Board’s review of claims was inadequate, resulting in claims being paid prior to Board audit and approval, … responsibilities to Town officers and employees that are in compliance with laws and regulations. Town officers and …
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)
… paid to employees through the Town’s payroll and the accumulation and use of leave accruals for the period January … year 2013 was approximately $5.7 million for the general fund and $3.6 million for the highway fund. Key Findings The … paychecks are processed. Establish a policy for leave benefits for employees who work 20 to 35 hours per week, …
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
… A 38-year-old Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and paid full restitution after … announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in June. “People who steal from the … Attorney David Soares for partnering with my office to protect the state retirement system.” Deanna Hansen’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pension