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DiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Homeless veterans declined from 5,765 in 2011 to 1,248 individuals in 2016 in New York, … number of homeless individuals rising by more than a third from 2011 to 2016. Due to federal funding uncertainty for … of homelessness. As part of the 2010 Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, HUD and the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63)
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63.pdfCVS Health: Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2022-S-1) 180-Day Response
To determine if CVS Health appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan Medicare Rx drug benefit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s1-response1.pdfCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2022-S-1)
To determine if CVS Health appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan Medicare Rx drug benefit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s1.pdfSewanhaka Central High School District - Information Technology Contingency Planning (2023M-12)
Determine whether Sewanhaka Central High School District (District) officials developed an information technology (IT) contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-2023-12.pdfHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… to assess Fire Company controls over financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. … Hoags Corners Fire District No. 1. The Company’s revenues for the 2012 fiscal year totaled $68,360 and operating … provide limited guidance pertaining to issuing receipts. For example, although the by-laws require timely deposits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… through March 26, 2014. Background The Hamburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Hamburg, Boston, … bid as required by statute. … Hamburg Central School District Capital Project 2014M129 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… communities throughout the State by lowering the costs of financing projects that prevent water pollution and … water. During the audit period, we identified expenditures of approximately $5.2 million that were discretionary in … formal approvals and supporting documentation. The absence of such internal controls increases the risk that unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… pay claims. Rather, the Board authorized that supplemental warrant checks need only one signature. The Board also did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316Village of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the claims and annual audit processes for the period June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Town of Amity - Town Clerk (2018M-183)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Clerk (Clerk) properly accounted for cash receipts. … Findings We reviewed 184 tax payments totaling $237,500 and found they were recorded properly and deposited intact but were not always remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Cash receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/11/town-amity-town-clerk-2018m-183Town of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax … We reviewed properties with 125 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, volunteer firefighter, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted exemptions without required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Vacating Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… If the ex-spouse waives their interest in a member’s pension benefit after a DRO has been filed with … was signed and language specifically vacating that DRO. In addition, a Vacating Order served after retirement cannot … DRO, the Vacating Order must acknowledge that it remains in effect. Please note that the court may have additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/vacating-ordersCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… Institutions are also required to adopt an amnesty policy for alcohol and drug use; a students’ bill of rights; and comprehensive training requirements for administrators, staff, and students. Institutions must … State Education Department: Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act ( 2016-S-28 ) … To determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… April 1, 2015 through December 14, 2016. Background The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation … (Parks), the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the Department of Health (DOH) are each responsible … standards, clean, and meeting safety requirements at the time of our visits. Agency Response A draft copy of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsAccidental Disability – New Career Plan
… or hepatitis after contact with members of the public. Notice of Accident To be eligible for this benefit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/accidental-disabilityOpinion 89-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … with collateral loan brokers (i.e. "pawnbrokers") is a limited one. Licensed collateral loan brokers must file … Attorney Department of Consumer Affairs, City of New York … Whether the conduct of a particular business would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-37Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for city officials to turn the page and overhaul their fiscal … a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid for essential services and infrastructure. The city lacked … a series of changes in response to the audit. Their full responses are included in the audit. Audits City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate … The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing