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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District – High School Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (Erie County) The board did not ensure that high school extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds were properly safeguarded. The board did not adopt an … from $216,000 to $2.6 million. The board used surplus funds to increase reserves and accumulate fund balance up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOverpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Follow-Up)
… determined that, although the Department implemented the new automated crossover system in December 2009 to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/overpayments-claims-selected-professional-services-followExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained in our report cover select high risk payment requests and … $811,523 in forfeited UI benefits from claimants who made false statements or representations to obtain benefits they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsXII.6.N Paying the New York Independent Systems Operator – XII. Expenditures
… to the commodity or services that it spent the monies on in order to record spending for the items in question. For example, if the Business Unit purchased … account code for electricity utilities. A complete list of account codes for electricity utilities can be found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6n-paying-new-york-independent-systems-operatorXI.2.D Vendor Name on Contractual Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… When entering into a contract, State agencies should reference the contractor’s legal name in the contractual … a vendor by a New York State assigned ten-digit vendor number instead of its Federal Tax Identification Number. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2d-vendor-name-contractual-agreementsMedicaid Program – Payments for Death-Related One-Day Inpatient Admissions
… to the reason for admission and severity of illness in calculating reimbursements. Usually, the more severe the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/medicaid-program-payments-death-related-one-day-inpatient-admissionsIV.4.D Debt Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… to receive rental or contractual payments from the State in an amount equal to the debt service on the debt issued by … 60453 DS Offset – Reserve Fund Releases Reduction in required reserve fund balances (set aside at time of debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4d-debt-service-1DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… the month of December at this time. The anticipated sales in the fourth quarter compare to past planned sales of $6.75 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterMedicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their … members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a one-time Supplemental Maternity Capitation … maternity cases that end in termination or a miscarriage, as these are considered reimbursed to the MCO through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careParsons Child and Family Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… of age. Parsons is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs, … on Parsons’ CFR and to Parsons’ tuition reimbursement rates. Remind Parsons officials of the pertinent SED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/parsons-child-and-family-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of … publishable State data and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of January 2020, … sets to publish on Open Data (most recent data was added in 2016), and OGS has not consistently updated data already …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
… of Homeless Services (DHS) implemented the recommendations in our initial audit report, Oversight of Selected Fiscal … services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City and for fiscal oversight of the homeless … similar shelters and often exceeded prescribed ranges. In addition, the various DHS data systems were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our … conditions. Victims of domestic violence are a vulnerable population and constitute a large segment of the population whose well-being and survival depend on emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… and enjoyed the largest one-year investment return in its history,” DiNapoli said. “This outsized return … reinforces the Fund’s position as one of the strongest in the nation, but it comes with a caution. Markets remain … on recommendations from the Retirement System’s Actuary in September. Integral to the Fund’s strength have been the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-712
… the chart of accounts strings mapped to the position pools in PayServ. Affected Employees All CUNY employee records will … availability during this time. OSC Payroll will provide a list of position pools that will not roll to the 2021-22 … Actions). OSC Payroll will provide the agencies with a list of position pools that contain lapsing chartfield …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-712-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-cuny-fiscal-year-endSchool District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… important financial information was not posted or posted in hard to find locations. Therefore, taxpayers and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2020, eMedNY processed over 151 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $38 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2020-through-september-30-2020Safety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, … the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… development of affordable lowand moderate-income housing in the State. Within DHCR, the Office of Rent Administration … related to nearly 1 million regulated apartments in the State. Between January 1, 2016 and September 30, 2018, … an Administrative Law Judge. If owners are found to be in violation, they could face fines of at least $1,000 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaintsTown of Carroll – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-221)
… Purpose of Audit The purposes of our audit were to review the Town’s accounting records and … 1, 2012, through May 22, 2013. We expanded the scope of our audit back to January 1, 2010, for our review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-carroll-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-221