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United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United … provided by Long Island Spine to Empire Plan members. Key Findings Long Island Spine routinely failed to pursue … Spine waived the member’s out-of-pocket cost obligation. Key Recommendations Recover the $890,931 in overpayments from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-519
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the 2016 CUNY Charitable Campaign Deduction Code 897 . … All employees Effective Date(s) Payroll deductions for the 2016 CUNY Charitable Campaign will begin in paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-519-2016-cuny-charitable-campaignTown of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… The Assessor: Granted 28 exemptions (19 percent of those reviewed) without applications, renewal forms or … calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of 10 (of 37) properties with exemptions to the County as required when the new owner was no longer eligible for the exemptions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Homeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) have … and monitoring controls over homeless outreach services in the New York City subway system and whether they have met … (40 percent) either were not placed in the reported shelter or were not placed on the date reported – sometimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemAddison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… did not seek competition for most professional services in accordance with District policy. District officials: Paid … for professional services or did not seek competition in a timely manner, officials cannot assure taxpayers that services were procured in the most economical way and without favoritism. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Lakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over travel … The payment of $15,041 in questionable travel costs which do not appear to be for the District’s benefit. Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2016. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as … the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of December 31, 2013. The Act requires the … Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20Village of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the purchasing and safeguarding of vehicle fuel inventories for the period June 1, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308Town of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… reconciliations, issue appropriate receipts for all money received, deposit money intact or in a timely manner, file accurate and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Town of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… April 8, 2014. Background The Town of Candor is located in Tioga County, has a population of approximately 5,000 … years 2011 through 2013, fund balance available for use in each of the four major operating funds has either … formally documented any of these plans or set aside funds in reserves for these purposes. Key Recommendations Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157Town of Chautauqua – Fiscal Stress (2013M-220)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition … budgets and make amendments, as necessary, to the budget when revenue shortfalls become known. Implement a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-chautauqua-fiscal-stress-2013m-220Selected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… usually performed on time, there was still an opportunity for improvement because this was not always the case. We … that Transit and Railway re-assess the 80-percent goal for timeliness of inspections to determine whether a higher … possible savings from extending the inspection interval for the newest classes of cars. Key Findings MTA – NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-697
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information on the processing of payroll deductions for the 2021 CUNY Charitable Campaign, … are not available this year. OSC Actions OSC will end-date all 2020 CUNY Charitable deductions that currently have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-697-2021-cuny-charitable-campaignCUNY Bulletin No. CU-91
… one-time lump sum payment Affected Employees Supervisor of Mechanics Effective Date Pay period 4-Current, checks dated 6/1/2000 Background … on Job Data to reflect new rates using the Action/Reason of Pay Change (Pay) /Change Rate (CRT) Process a retroactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-91-pay-rate-changes-and-lump-sum-payment-supervisor-mechanicsGreenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
… to safeguard District assets. Key Findings Although the District purchased fixed assets totaling $145,398 during … purchase date, purchase price, date placed in service and useful life. As a result, officials were not aware that … could have been sold or traded in to help offset the cost of new equipment purchases totaling $124,880. Twenty pieces …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/02/28/greenville-fire-district-fixed-assets-2019m-223DiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) failed to spend millions of dollars on … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There are older New Yorkers waiting for services to help them remain independent and out of nursing homes, but the Office for the Aging isn’t doing enough to make sure the funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsDiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… Noise complaints to New York City's 311 system rose from approximately 200,000 … levels in their homes. 83 percent were dissatisfied with how their complaint was handled, with more than 1,100 saying … to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) to improve how nightlife noise complaints are handled. The Vice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) ensured that facilities using or … regulations; and identified violations were followed up on in a timely manner. The audit covered the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentTown of Wethersfield – Capital Project (2025M-46)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Wethersfield (Town) Board (Board) properly plan for and manage the Highway Department (Department) building … corrective action. Appendix D includes our comment on issues raised in the Town’s response. We conducted this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-wethersfield-capital-project-2025m-46DiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… New York City is financially accountable for numerous … reports on three major city-supported agencies — the New York City Department of Education (DOE), the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agencies