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Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 claims totaling $824,330, 166 claims … a thorough and deliberate audit of claims and ensure each claim is adequately supported, for legitimate Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Norwood-Norfolk Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-288)
… The Norwood-Norfolk Central School District is located in the Towns of Louisville, Madrid, Norfolk, Potsdam and Stockholm in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates one … claims including those for BOCES-provided services. One claim for a grant contract with BOCES (audited and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-288DiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… Ongoing staff shortages in juvenile justice centers around New York state are … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . The population in secure juvenile justice facilities has grown, straining … as required, that nine were missing a Restraint Monitoring form, and that six were missing an Administrative Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… managed care organizations (MCOs) have adequate processes in place to prevent payments to ineligible providers, and … fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, New York’s Medicaid claim costs totaled over $58 billion, of which managed care … to the Medicaid or Medicare programs or who have engaged in other unacceptable insurance practices face possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersCenter Moriches Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2017M-174)
… The Center Moriches Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, … $41.2 million. Key Findings The District did not claim $117,670 in costs for individual education plan (IEP)-related services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/center-moriches-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2017mTown of Otselic – Selected Financial Operations (2012M-220)
… June 4, 2012. Background The Town of Otselic is located in Chenango County with a population of 1,054 residents. The … paid to the Town are recorded and deposited intact and in a timely manner. Ensure that all disbursements are for … Town purposes and based on a supported and approved claim that has been properly audited by the Board. … Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-otselic-selected-financial-operations-2012m-220Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in cash receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and … to ensure that all receipts were deposited. $4,700 in fees were waived without evidence of Board approval. $300 … approval. The Board approved this payment after the claim was paid. Key Recommendations Require someone other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142Personal Income Tax Refunds
… (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and … refunds totaling about $43.9 million, as summarized in the following table: Refunds Reason for Stopping Refunds … incorrect information 1,468 4,803,844 Taxpayer failed to claim correct income 604 4,389,218 Other 235 2,154,774 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsDivision of Investigations: Complaint Form
DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. You can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money here.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/investigations/pdf/investigations-complaint-form.pdfDebt Issuance Approval Request Form
All information requested on this form shall be submitted at least 5 business days but no later than one business day prior to the pricing via email.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/excel/debt-approval-form.xlsxDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Georgia woman, Sandra Smith, was sentenced to over a year in federal prison and ordered to pay full restitution after admitting she stole $459,050 in New York state pension and federal social security … the retirement system received a change of address form purportedly signed and dated by the deceased. At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… assistant, for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in town funds over a four-year period. “The defendant abused … groceries and spending money,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a duty to ensure taxpayer dollars are … purchase was made using town funds, and submitted a second claim for an expense that had already been reimbursed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townApalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… and separate from the Town of Apalachin and located in Tioga County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of … Office of State Comptroller. The Board does authorize each claim for payment and indicates their approval by affixing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Greenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Greenville, located in Greene County. The District is governed by an elected … reserve accounts. Audit all claims and ensure that each claim contains adequate supporting documentation. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Town of Baldwin – Claims Auditing (2023M-113)
… did not comply with the Town’s procurement policy. In addition: Twenty-three claims totaling approximately … when procuring goods and services. Ensure each claim has sufficient supporting documentation before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-baldwin-claims-auditing-2023m-113State Agencies Bulletin No. 1842
… to notify agencies of the updated AC-2772 Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees (Rev. 07/2020), and to provide … Employees All New York State (NYS) employees who enroll in direct deposit, are already enrolled in direct deposit or … detection: Name, NYS Emplid, Last 4 SSN, Phone, Work E-mail, and Home Address. A balance account is required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1842-updated-direct-deposit-form-nys-employees-ac-2772State Agencies Bulletin No. 698
… To notify agencies of the revised Next of Kin Affidavit form, AC 934-P (Rev. 10/06), for payroll transactions. … Date(s) Immediately. OSC Actions The Next of Kin Affidavit form, AC 934-P (Rev. 10/06), is revised to include additional … regulations. NOTE: OSC will accept only this new revised form for all payroll transactions. Agency Actions Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/698-amended-next-kin-affidavit-form-ac-934-p-oscs-bureau-state-payrollDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez. On Tuesday, in New York County Supreme Court, Mendez was sentenced to 5 … Yorkers,” said Attorney General James . “Public corruption in any form will never be tolerated, and my office remains committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what … isolation, and other unexpected changes to their lives. In mid-March 2020, schools across the United States, … into their health education curriculum, namely in the form of issued guidance and resources made available on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1675
… Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employees’ Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … name and Social Security Number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement also applies to resident and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1675-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported