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DiNapoli Announces Sale of $914.3 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… Bonds. This General Obligation bond issue was sold to refinance certain outstanding bonds generating $112.4 million in debt service savings to the state on a net present value basis. The newly issued … Service Inc. and AA+ by Fitch Ratings, Inc. Find out how your government money is spent at www.openbooknewyork.com …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-9143-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bondsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… that, according to the automated claim information, should have been paid by Medicare, as follows: $18.6 million was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… Plan Providers (Report 2016-S-54 ). About the Program Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and people under 65 who have certain … the inappropriate payments, advise the three providers how to properly bill Medicaid for Medicare Part C cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … “Bottle Bill.” The Act requires every deposit initiator to collect a 5 cent deposit from consumers on containers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… foreclosure has drawn out the process, increasing costs for individuals and municipalities. This is particularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. Key … employee purportedly worked prior to pickup of the rental car. The employee received wages totaling $12,834 for 378 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesOpinion 91-28
… from the water fund may be made either during the fiscal year as a supplemental appropriation (Village Law, … of supplemental appropriations made during a fiscal year, surplus is available for transfer only to the extent … appropriated cash surplus (Opn No. 68-829, supra ). July 16, 1991 John L. Supple, Esq., Village Attorney Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28Medicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… claims totaling $151,069, we determined Medicaid overpaid 26 providers $61,711 (40.8 percent) for 54 claims. Most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsState Agencies Bulletin No. 955
… percentage of time worked changes (i.e. from part-time to full time or vice versa) or an employee is placed on Sick …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/955-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2012
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system … Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period October 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2011-through-march-31-2012Accuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… to these problems. Key Recommendations Perform a full review of cost savings activities to identify and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… of such internal controls increases the risk that not all discretionary spending is necessary and appropriate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Port Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… does not require any verification to determine if a vendor being added to the vendor list is already included in the vendor master file and has not established procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mOpinion 89-46
… of the United States". Further, Town Law, §23 requires all town officers, at the time of election and throughout the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
… for its share of Social Security and Medicare taxes have been underestimated by $65,874. The proposed budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… retirement, and mortality. Integral to the Fund’s strength have been the state and local governments, which consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24State Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that employee participation in … responsible for end dating payroll deductions in PayServ to suspend an employee’s 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan … a paid Workers’ Compensation leave. If the employee wishes to resume their 403(b) deductions, the agency must advise the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersState Agencies Bulletin No. 266
… that participation in the Direct Deposit program is a safe and reliable alternative to receiving a paycheck. Cashing of … the same; that is, Wednesday for Administrative payrolls and Thursdays for Institution payrolls. The change in … System User Procedure Manual, Volume XI Controls and Special Procedures Section 7.0100, dated 10/31/95) have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/266-bank-account-change-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksTown of Fremont – Operating Budget and Cash Disbursements (2013M-85)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s operating budgets and disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The Town of Fremont is … provides water, highway and general government services to its residents. The Town Board is comprised of four elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/05/town-fremont-operating-budget-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-85Higher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Enrollment In academic year 2022-23, New York State public and private higher education … (FTE) enrollment at public institutions decreased in 2022-23 by almost 17 percent compared to 2018-19 and by 19.5 … State and City University of New York (SUNY and CUNY) in 2022-23 were: SUNY, $8,810 ($6,025 for two-year colleges); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-education