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Town of Rossie – Records and Reports and Cash Disbursements (2013M-168)
… is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 877. The Town Board comprises four elected members and a Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-rossie-records-and-reports-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-168DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… of the New York State pension system by stealing from a friend after his death. Now, she is being held accountable … Smith Shaver, 61 of Honeoye, identified herself as Banas’ friend, and was the joint holder on his bank account. … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemVillage of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… The Village, located in Oswego County, was first incorporated in 1876 and had a population of approximately … governed by a three-member governing board consisting of a Mayor and two trustees. For the fiscal year ended May 31, … occurred over a four-year period without detection by the Mayor or the Board. Key Recommendations Consult with the …
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)
… functions to independent contractors. Background The Village of Village of the Branch is located in the Town of … Village of Village of the Branch Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… and performed. The Board did not annually audit the records and reports of the Supervisor, or other departments, … controls over credit card use. The Town’s accounting records and resultant financial reports were in considerable … of any Town fund in its annual report to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). The Board has not established …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial and … June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in … Village of Hoosick Falls Internal Controls Over Selected Operations …
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)
… The former Clerk-Treasurer did not complete monthly bank reconciliations. The former Clerk-Treasurer paid claims … Law. Designate another individual to prepare monthly bank reconciliations. Audit all claims prior to payment. Take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-herrings-financial-operations-and-sale-land-2013m-41Town of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… to evaluate the Town’s internal controls over purchasing for the period January 1, 2012 through February 11, 2014. … it properly reflects the Board’s current expectations for procurement activity. When auditing claims, the Board did … the appropriate number of verbal or written quotes for purchases, or verify that that the prices charged to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Town 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-193Examination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… a system in place to account for MEP program income, DED does not have reasonable assurance that CEG met its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-incImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Improper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program ( 2010-S-76 ). Background The federal government established the Medicare buy-in program to assist certain low-income people pay out-of-pocket Medicare expenses. Under the buy-in program, Medicaid pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followMedicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/medicaid-payments-excessive-dental-services-followAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, District II
… with one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (a class C felony) and four counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree (a class E felony). We will continue to work with the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/american-academy-pediatrics-district-iiSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. The Unified Court System (UCS) spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesEducators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. - Use of … which was issued on August 20, 2010, examined whether Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. (Educators) … Department/Office of Children and Family Services: Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. - Use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-followCollege of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a Statewide initiative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… parts. Medicare Part B helps pay for medical care provided in outpatient settings. Medicaid is a joint state and federal … received Medicare Part B services totaling $740 million in 2009. These services were provided in outpatient settings such as doctors' offices, clinics, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bTravel Advisory No. 10
… (Effective March 1, 2019) Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following sections in Chapter XIII of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter/Section Name … Payroll Process and New Time Entry Codes for the Payment of Moving Expense Reimbursements Beginning January 1, 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/10-gfo-updates-employee-expense-reimbursementsEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… Empire BlueCross (Empire) administers the hospital portion of the Empire Plan. Empire processes claims for hospital … schedules. Intraocular lenses are used in the treatment of cataracts – the clouding of the lens in the eye – which cause vision problems. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit … and procedures. In addition, we performed data analytics to identify and facilitate the Department’s recovery of UI overpayments made to New York State (NYS) employees. Background We examined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018