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DiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… today released two audits revealing more than $70 million in questionable Medicaid claims and payments. DiNapoli’s … and recover any overpayments as soon as possible.” In the first audit , the Department of Health (DOH) made as much as $39.6 million in Medicaid overpayments through a reimbursement method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresState Agencies Bulletin No. 1301
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … provide for payment of performance advances on April 1 to eligible M/C employees based on the 2011 Salary Schedule. … 603-667) and NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 603-667) and whose annual salary is below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1301-april-2013-management-and-confidential-mc-performance-advancesNew York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
… investment’s long-term value at risk. I am grateful for Senator Liz Krueger’s focus on addressing climate risk, her … consulting partners to support these critical efforts. Senator Liz Krueger said : “Today’s announcement from the … Leadership and Community Protection Act. For years, Senator Liz Krueger has been an outspoken advocate and true …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/new-york-state-pension-fund-sets-2040-net-zero-carbon-emissions-targetState Agencies Bulletin No. 1141
… between New York State and PBANYS (BU31) and provides for salary increases for those employees covered by the … Forest Ranger 2 Forest Ranger 3 Environmental Conservation Investigator 1 Environmental Conservation Investigator 2 Environmental Conservation Investigator 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1141-implementation-2005-2011-retroactive-salary-increases-and-ending-orCarthage Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-93)
… percent of the next year’s budget – more than double the statutory limit. District officials underestimated Impact Aid … the amount of unrestricted fund balance to comply with the statutory limit. Adopt budgets with realistic revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/27/carthage-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-93Leaves of Absence – State Police Plan
… of absence; or Unpaid leave taken under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Tier 2, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay. … on workers’ compensation leave per incident. To determine your eligibility and the cost, if any, please send a request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/leaves-absenceWalden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
… was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the District’s disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through February 18, 2014. Background The Walden Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from … Walden Fire District Disbursements 2014M184 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184Plymouth Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-211)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Plymouth, located in Chenango County. The … cash receipts. The Board does not review bank statements or reconciliations on a monthly basis and does not compare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211Dutchess County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – User Access Rights (2016M-213)
… access controls to ensure proper segregation of duties in the computer system or limited access to users based on … and responsibilities. Duplicate vendor files existed in the system because users created new vendor files when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/19/dutchess-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-user-access-rights-2016m-213Failing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… conference policy requirements and they must understand the consequences of the failure to meet these requirements. Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and … Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresTown of Kiantone – Town Clerk (2014M-273)
… totaled $559,156. Key Findings The Clerk did not remit all property tax penalties and interest due the Supervisor. The Clerk did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-kiantone-town-clerk-2014m-273Cuba-Rushford Central School District - Financial Management (2020M-7)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials overestimated appropriations by a total of … the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. District officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/27/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-7Kenilworth Fire District No. 2 – Financial Activities (2017M-17)
… a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County. The District is … year and the Board does not review bank reconciliations or canceled check images. Key Recommendation Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/kenilworth-fire-district-no-2-financial-activities-2017m-17Mount Markham Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-39)
… Did District officials properly manage fund balance and ensure budget estimates and reserves were reasonable? Key Findings District officials … improve their management of the District’s fund balance and reserves. Officials overestimated appropriations by an … Did District officials properly manage fund balance and ensure budget estimates and reserves were reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/mount-markham-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-39State Comptroller DiNapoli and Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities President Brabham Op-Ed: When Federal Policy Undermines College Access, New York Pays the Price
… access to graduate education is cut off, the loss is not only fewer degrees, but a weakened talent pipeline that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-commission-independent-colleges-and-universities-president-brabham-opState Agencies Bulletin No. 2043
… should enter the current year arrears under deduction code 613, TRS Arrears Before Tax, and the prior year arrears under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2043-new-prior-year-arrears-deduction-code-members-new-york-state-teachersDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) inadequate monitoring and enforcement has resulted in … private forest landowners who submit and follow a DEC-approved forest management plan for their property to … of trees sufficient to produce a profitable crop within 30 years from DEC certification. The landowner must submit a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to promote highway … for receiving, investigating, and responding to complaints from the public relating to the types of … unregistered facilities, and the ability to promptly address and resolve consumer complaint cases. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 777
… 1, 2008 will remain at the same amount for calendar year 2008. The deduction amount for CSEA Hourly employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/777-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeCity of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… by law. These events included chowder sales, food and beer tents at Canal Fest and a variety of raffles, bingo, and … purchasing policy. We tested 24 claims totaling $41,600 from nine vendors who provided the City with materials and … of the fire company. For fundraisers involving the sale of alcoholic beverages, confer with the City’s legal counsel as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203