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Monitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations) (2021-S-41)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary action to adequately enforce certain aspects of the State’s air contamination and pollution requirements to protect the public and environment from the adverse effects of exposure to pollutants.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s41.pdfMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations) (2021-S-41) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary action to adequately enforce certain aspects of the State’s air contamination and pollution requirements to protect the public and environment from the adverse effects of exposure to pollutants.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s41-response.pdfIV.4.A Department Operations – Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… in an agency other than the one in which the employee is regularly employed. 50107 Regular Employee – Lump Sum … in an agency other than the one in which the employee is regularly employed. 50207 Temporary Employee – Lump Sum … uniform allowances to a Section 211/212 employee who is required to wear a uniform in the performance of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4a-department-operations-personal-serviceTown of Oyster Bay - Financial Condition Management (2020M-74)
… condition. Key Findings The Board and Town officials need to continue to improve their management and oversight of the Town’s financial condition. Three of the Town’s funds … our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/09/04/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-management-2020m-74Reporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… billboard income estimated to generate $500,000 of tax revenue in the first year and up to $2.9 million of tax revenue in the fifth year. The City Administrative Code … which resulted in an additional $3.4 million charged on tax bills for the failure to file a RPIE. However, penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53)
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-2020s53.pdfDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… A former Citizens Hose Fire Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the … third degree after allegedly stealing over $20,000 in Fire Company funds, following an audit and investigation by State … and Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero. Former Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York … Legislature. TBTA, also known as MTA Bridges and Tunnels, is an MTA agency that operates seven toll bridges and two … of the vehicle (to capture the license plates). E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection system that allows customers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsCato-Meridian Central School District – Salaries, Wages and Leave Benefits (2021M-173)
… of $7,430. Two administrators received leave valued at $18,042 without Board approval. 15 employees (47 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/cato-meridian-central-school-district-salaries-wages-and-leave-benefitsBrookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. During the 2013-14 school year, … by SED. Counties are reimbursed by SED for a portion of their payments to Brookville. For the three fiscal years … to help ensure their compliance with the provisions of the Manual. To Brookville: Ensure that all costs reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/brookville-center-childrens-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOther Bulletin No. 39
… Purpose To provide the State University Construction Fund instructions for new overtime earnings codes to be used for Time Entry overtime payments Affected … To provide the State University Construction Fund instructions for new overtime earnings codes to be used for Time Entry overtime payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-39-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… The former owner of a Long Island pharmacy was arrested Thursday for allegedly defrauding the state of $232,000 after the scam was uncovered in two audits by … P. DiNapoli’s office. William Davis, 62, the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, was charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) request … stockholders' meeting. "I commend Mattel for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political spending," said … bottom line at risk." "The Mattel agreement brings to 161 the number of companies that have reached political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureOversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Nurse Licensing (Report 2016-S-83 ). About the Program Our … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid overpaid managed care organizations … reimburse directly for providing services. In addition to monthly capitation payments, MCOs receive supplemental … Newborn Capitation Payment” (commonly referred to as a kick payment) for the inpatient birthing costs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightState Police Bulletin No. SP-223
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2021 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 and the State … State Police Bulletin No SP223 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-223-2021-state-police-hazardous-duty-payControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… handles hazardous material emergencies and toxic site remediation, and oversees asbestos monitoring and … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
… in New York State. Health care providers bill Medicaid for services provided to Medicaid recipients. Medicaid … describe the service(s) provided. Medicaid payments for surgical procedures include the preoperative, … (E/M) services, are included in Medicaid’s payment for the procedure. E/M services that are unrelated to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersDiscontinuing Required Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… Tier 3 and 4 Members: The 3 percent salary contributions for Tier 3 and 4 members stopped when they reached ten years of … years of service credit, whichever occurred first. (Note: Tier 3 and 4 ended more than ten years ago, so Tier 3 and 4 … Tier 3 and 4 members stop making required contributions once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/discontinuing-required-contributionsDiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… reached an agreement with Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. to fully disclose its political spending and has filed … direct and indirect political spending and are expected to be the subject of shareholder votes at the companies’ … annual meetings this spring. “Investors have the right to know if companies are using corporate funds to influence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosure