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City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … while generally reasonable, needs improvement to make it a better tool for prudently managing the City’s resources. … balance of the water fund. The City’s 2014 proposed budget does not appropriate enough money for contingencies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… to November 12, 2014. Background Health care facilities in New York State are required to operate in compliance with architectural codes and safety regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing process is used only as necessary. Background OTDA … Clients deemed to be ineligible are entitled to a Fair Hearing administered by OTDA. OTDA's Fair Hearing Process … often reversed at Fair Hearings due to insufficient case preparation or inaccurately prepared supporting documents; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Transportation Authority (Authority) complies with Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards. Our audit … The Authority accepts credit cards as a method of payment for bus fares and parking. All organizations that … and the ability to accept credit card payments. In calendar 2015, the Authority reported 40,822 credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsMedicaid Claims Submitted by Accordis, Inc. on Behalf of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
… the Department of Health’s eMedNY claims processing system for payment of their services. For various reasons, eMedNY denies payment of many claims. … that are denied can be modified and resubmitted to eMedNY for payment. Medicaid allows healthcare billing companies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/medicaid-claims-submitted-accordis-inc-behalf-new-york-city-health-and-hospitalsReducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… audit was to determine if counties are controlling inmate hospital costs and paying the appropriate rates for the … January 1 through December 31, 2012. Background Inmate health care costs can be a heavy burden on a county’s … or 50 percent, was for outpatient hospital services. New York State Public Health Law requires counties to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Holley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-342
… to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2008 through October 21, 2013. … elected members. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total $23 million. Key Findings For the last five fiscal years ending June 30, 2013, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/holley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-342Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… actual purchase and acquisition costs. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health … and retired State, participating local government and school district employees and their dependents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughPine Valley Central School District –Financial Management and Procurement (2014M-36)
… The Pine Valley Central School District (District) is located in several towns in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties, and is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. … the need for maintaining certain reserve balances or under what specific circumstances they will be used or replenished. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/pine-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-and-procurementCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the … 2008. Key Recommendations For the 2017-18 fiscal year, address the potential budget funding gap by finding an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11Pawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… year were $35.8 million, which were funded primarily with State aid and real property taxes. Key Findings The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185New Suffolk Common School District – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-197)
… July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The New Suffolk Common School District is located in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/new-suffolk-common-school-district-selected-financial-operations-2013mSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… purchases. Key Findings MTA did not apply for federal State of Good Repair discretionary grant monies for certain … could not justify buying 90 buses for each of five test fleets totaling about $228 million. Key Recommendations … to purchase buses. Establish pass/fail criteria for all test fleets prior to procurement. Reassess the minimum number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… Limnes Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two … closely affiliated with two other entities that have been in serious trouble and are forbidden to do business with the … was a $4.7 million contract to paint 13 NYS DOT bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties. During the contract review, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended … The overtime appropriations in the proposed 2025 budget were reasonable. In October 2024, after we were presented with the proposed 2025 budget, the Common Council amended the 2024 budget by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… regulations, and whether there are on-site deterrents put in place by TBTA related to cashless tolling at the Henry … tunnels which interconnect parts of New York City. Created in 1933, TBTA serves more than 290 million vehicles per year … more traffic than any other bridge or tunnel authority in the nation. Toll revenues from TBTA help subsidize MTA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1178
… Questions about salary increases may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … To explain OSCs automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1178-september-2012-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-gradeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1085
… Questions about salary increases may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … To explain OSCs automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1085-september-2011-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-gradeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Brian Butry at 518-474-4015 or email: [email protected].ny.us . Batavia City School District – Financial Condition … in reserves from the 2012-13 through 2014-15 fiscal years but charged expenditures totaling only $138,000 to the … board adopted an administrative regulation outlining the requirements for obtaining requests for proposals (RFPs) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Chief Fiscal Officer, the Comptroller is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money … whether the price is reasonable and the contract is in the best interest of the State. In 2021, OSC reviewed 1,203 … State procurement laws, excessive, or otherwise not in the best interest of the State. In such cases, OSC may decline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-funds