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Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021 (2021-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s7-response.pdfDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… have generated local gaming tax revenue, the impacts vary for the communities that receive such revenues. It’s my hope … of local revenue, just 1-3% of their total revenue. For regional non-host counties, casino taxes generally … contributed to the shortfall, with casinos shut down for six months in 2020 followed by capacity restrictions that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds $350 Million to Investment Funds Geared to New York Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is committing another $350 million to two … and grow while achieving solid returns for the retirement system members and their beneficiaries that rely on the … in the nation. … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund is committing another $350 million to two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-350-million-investment-funds-geared-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Tax Revenues $3.3 Billion Over Final Projections
Tax collections for State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 totaled $1211 billion $33 billion higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget DOB in the Amended Executive Budget financial plan released in February and more than $30 billion higher than DOBs initial forecasts from May 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-fiscal-year-2021-22-tax-revenues-33-billion-over-final-projectionsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … Program State government entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… during the pandemic that likely exacerbated pre-existing achievement gaps, according to a report released today by New … a student’s family to create an individualized education program (IEP) to meet the student’s unique learning needs. … may be greater for students with disabilities, and achievement gaps that predated the pandemic are likely to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1939
… implements the negotiated 2016–2023 agreement between New York State and NYSCOPBA, provides for a bi-weekly Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1939-october-2021-increase-hazardous-duty-pay-arbitration-eligible-bu01Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Transportation (Department) has established adequate … sound transportation system. The Department is composed of 11 regional offices across the State, of which 10 operate … differently by the regions, and regional fleet shops do not always attempt to maximize warranty agreements to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesDiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… company’s annual meeting on May 18 seeking their support for the Fund’s shareholder proposal calling for an … such audits. DiNapoli noted: In April 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals allowed a collective action lawsuit alleging … Occupational Safety and Health Administration complaint claiming that employees aren't told when coworkers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Report 2021-S-10 ). About the Program Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is … HOME grants to Local Program Administrators (LPAs), which may be entities such as units of local government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… academic uses. Radioactive materials can be used safely for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, to test new drugs, … or death by damaging bodily systems. DOH is responsible for the supervision and regulation of radiation and … The audit covered licensing and inspection records for the period from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… generated $361.8 billion in federal taxes and benefited from $383 billion in federal spending. For every tax dollar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefCity of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10County of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and … to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13Privacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Privacy and Security of Student … complete, interconnected systems of educational services in the United States. SED administers school aid, regulates … Commissioner of Education (Part 121), which was adopted in January 2020. The objectives of our initial audit, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followUlster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2023M-42)
… whether Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials adequately managed and monitored network … prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings BOCES officials did not adequately manage and monitor network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/08/18/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2023m-42Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… (District) officials made procurements related to the 2021- 22 capital improvement project (CIP) in accordance with … demonstrate that certain goods and services related to the 2021-22 CIP were procured in accordance with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Upper Jay Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-24)
… audit the Treasurer's 2021 records. While the Treasurer is required to sign all checks, she signed six (2 percent) of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/upper-jay-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-24Town of Greig – Long-Term Planning (2023M-13)
… resources are available to replace capital assets in a timely manner. Develop and adopt a comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/19/town-greig-long-term-planning-2023m-13Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… general fund appropriations from 2018-19 through 2021- 22 by a total of $47 million and appropriated $22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193