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Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School - Procurement (2019M-250)
… is used to procure goods and services. Key Findings The School’s procurement policy is not comprehensive. The Board … payments totaling $1.3 million, as required by the School’s policy. School officials made 26 purchases totaling $289,500 without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/03/13/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-procurement-2019m-250Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2015 Through September 30, 2015
… for clinic, transportation, durable medical equipment, and eye care services. By the end of the audit fieldwork, about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2015-through-september-30-2015Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-13-19)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2014 fiscal year are … Background The Town of Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to liquidate a … by the Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/05/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-13-19DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly2014 Year End Report
… Fund, the Special Fund for Disability Benefits, the Second Injury Fund, and the Fund for Reopened Cases.The Board … by a third-party administrator, Triad Group, LLC (Triad) under contract C-140311. Claims from the Second Injury Fund … Committee (SFCC), a private concern established under the Law. Both the Board and SFCC process claims from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/2014-year-end-reportThe Arc Erie County New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… provider located in Williamsville, New York. Arc Erie provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between 3 and 4 years of age. SED sets the special … costs, including $1,715 in promotional items, $1,707 in food for staff, $955 in undocumented expenses, $813 in gifts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/arc-erie-county-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Once you have accrued five years of credited service, you will be … you can begin receiving your vested retirement benefit when you reach age 60. If you are covered by the Age 55 … benefit when you reach age 63. Vesting is automatic — you do not have to fill out any paperwork or file an application …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/becoming-eligible-benefitMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2016 Through September 30, 2016
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured … in payments to providers of about $29 billion. The claims are processed and paid in weekly cycles, which averaged over … claim that was billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; and $25,354 in improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/25/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2016-through-september-30-2016DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… began. DiNapoli’s investigations have led to more than 150 arrests and more than $50 million in restitutions since 2011. … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsIX.10.C Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Agency Responsibilities – IX. Federal Grants
… to make payment to the federal government promptly or contest the billing. If a notice of unpaid debt is received … payment to the federal government in a timely manner or contest the billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10c-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-agency-responsibilitiesApplying for Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members
… … NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for ERS Tier 2 members under Sections 75d and 75e Applying for Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1507/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members
… … NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for ERS Tier 1 members under Sections 75d and 75e Applying for Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1502/applying-benefitsTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background LaGuardia Community College (LaGuardia), … years ended June 30, 2012, the school certified 24,006 TAP awards totaling $31.2 million that were paid to the school on … students. We reviewed a sample of 60 randomly-selected TAP awards paid during the three years ended June 30. 2012, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
… Heritage Academies, Inc. (NHA), which is responsible for the general management and control of the School’s … The Board did not have control over School funds or how they are used. Key Recommendations Negotiate changes in … agreement to ensure it is reasonable and in the School’s best interest. School officials generally disagreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197Town of New Hudson – Tax Collection (2021M-2)
Determine whether the Town of New Hudson (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted real property tax collections in a timely and accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/new-hudson-2021-2.pdfDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… Staten Island is setting population, business and employment records, according to a report on the borough's economy released today by New … sector," DiNapoli said. "Staten Island's recovery from Superstorm Sandy demonstrates the borough's strength. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis among youth, the NYC Department of … them with the support they need,” said DiNapoli. “At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated a worsening … students’ emotional wellbeing.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of childhood mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… The two principles of Phinaliz Communications LLC, Philip Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, … false and inflated reimbursements for transportation services, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … in a significant decrease in funding that fueled large scale substance abuse and quality of life issues in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeYoung Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-147)
Determine whether Young Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester (School) officials ensured network and financial software access controls were adequate.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-of-rochester-2022-147.pdfComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director … works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe … Dominick Zarrella. Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan leads the Criminal Justice Division. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-rigging