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City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B20-5-8)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for 2020-21. Background Chapter … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/25/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b20-5-8Administration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… Bridge and Tunnel Authority. The audit period was from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. About the Program Every … New York State must provide workers’ compensation, and are required to buy insurance against the cost of occupational … of the three self-insured agencies administers its own plan and uses its own procedures for processing claims, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… A former director of finance and administration at New York University … be held accountable.” Tappe, 59, used her position as the director of finance and administration for NYU’s Metropolitan … A former director of finance and administration at New York University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudCity of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… budget review issued in May 2018. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to … yet expenditures have averaged $2.2 million over the last three years. City officials only partially implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4DiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services must recoup this money, which should have been used for … of about $12,700. DiNapoli recommended OASAS take steps to recoup the $3.9 million from PHNY and take steps to establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of the Brunswick Central School District , Elwood Union Free School District , Pine Valley Central School District , … $326,000 per year during this period. Elwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (Westchester … of the Brunswick City School District CSD Elwood Union Free School District Pine Valley CSD Port Byron CSD Enlarged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1655
… All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2018 Background Appropriations allocated to certain … Effective Date(s) Institution pay checks dated July 5, 2018 Administration pay checks dated July 11, 2018 OSC Actions OSC has provided a spreadsheet of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1655-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1225
… Purpose To remind agencies of the 2012 processing of retroactive increases and ending of Uniform Allowance for Bargaining Units 21, 31 and 91, and to explain the … Earnings Codes as the original payments. The new 2011 rate for Uniform Allowance was then added to affected employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1225-information-relating-negative-uniform-allowance-amounts-appearing-2012Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… Purpose To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and … Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Stony Brook University (Stony Brook) is a university within the State University of … To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… be approved prior to making all purchases in excess of $800 that are not subject to bidding requirements. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… period April 1, 2013 through December 10, 2015. Background In New York State, the Department of Health (Department) is … with the current SFA, Public Consulting Group (PCG). In total, the Department has paid $19.1 million since April … service and data and reporting. Despite improvement in the SFA’s timeliness of EI claim payments, as of September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is … June 30, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) oversees … OASAS enters into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesMultiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… payments. For example, overpayments were made for the same medical procedure billed multiple times on the same date of … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this report. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… The State’s Medicaid program provides a wide range of health care services, including prescription drugs, to individuals … dispense when prescriptions are ordered by telephone or fax. Our initial audit report, which was issued on February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-followDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings remaining significantly higher than … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The foreclosure crisis is far from resolved, and there are still … New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsWage Theft Investigations
… timely and whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds for injured workers. Our audit covered … unpaid wages, withheld wages, and illegal deductions. In 2013, the Division recouped nearly $23 million in wages and interest on behalf of more than 12,700 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… support from the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (Division) to administer these activities. Key … of Interest Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Housing Preference for Disabled Veterans (2010-S-42) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programContract Advisory No. 31
… Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022, OSC approval is required for purchases from OGS centralized contracts … thresholds. The process for obtaining OSC approval is as follows: Purchases from an OGS centralized contract … you are purchasing. No pre-encumbrance (fund reservation) is required for the “OC” transaction. SFS users will select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… connected to computers, such as USB flash drives and digital cameras, and turn off the AutoPlay 13 feature for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … aid which may not be realized. In addition, appropriations for overtime may not be sufficient. Finally, metered water … justices did not ensure that court moneys were accounted for. The court did not properly prepare bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0