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West Albany Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether credit card purchases were approved in … order. Although the Board discussed purchases, it did not have written procedures or guidelines to identify individuals … making the purchases. Claims totaling $38,478 did not have adequate supporting documentation. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/west-albany-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2017m-15DiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… the total population. While city’s current job expansion – now in its tenth year – is the largest and longest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2023-F-30)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2021-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f30.pdfRochester Childfirst Network – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Rochester … services and Preschool Integrated Special Class services to 56 children with learning disabilities from ten school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/rochester-childfirst-network-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program - Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (2018-S-16)
To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s16.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-42
… Purpose To inform agencies of the procedures for the payment of the Over 40 Compensatory Time II Cash Out for eligible employees. Affected Employees Employees in the … the Over 40 Comp Time II program negotiated with CSEA, PEF and RRSU, employees are permitted in October of each year of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-42-2009-csea-pef-and-rrsu-over-40-compensatory-time-iiPrivacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29-response.pdfReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Article 14 Benefits
… a smaller monthly benefit to provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form (unless notified otherwise, as in the case of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… help ensure that the operators of motor vehicles driven in New York State possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-fiscalMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up)
… reimbursed by the Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology. The audit covered the period December 1, … not implement adequate controls to enforce APG policy and payment rules. As a result, Medicaid made $32.1 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… receive monthly premium payments for individuals enrolled in their plans. In return, managed care plans arrange for the provision of … of managed care. Most Medicaid recipients are enrolled in mainstream managed care, which provides comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamCity of Mount Vernon – Financial Reporting and Oversight (2020M-96)
Determine whether financial information was made available to the City Council and City officials for the effective management of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/mount-vernon-2020-96.pdfEssex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… of the State, separate and distinct from the Town of Essex in Essex County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Town of Seneca Falls - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-144)
Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card and travel expenditures were adequately supported and for legitimate purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/seneca-falls-2018-144.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12-response.pdfDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… Total revenue for New York City’s budget is expected to drop by 9.4% to … at this time. On August 5, 2022, a Manhattan Supreme Court judge found that the city had violated required procedures and ruled that the city must return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeOpinion 93-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Duties (authority to require referendum on establishment of service award program) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18Quaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
Determine whether the Quaker Street Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided oversight to ensure purchases complied with the District’s procurement policy, claims were adequately reviewed, and financial reports (AUDs) were filed timely.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/quaker-street-fire-district-2021-96.pdfFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… served in this case.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Today’s guilty plea by former Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageAkron Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-196)
… safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through April 16, 2014. Background The Akron Fire Department is located in … of Newstead. The Department’s expenses for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $625,000 and were funded primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/04/10/akron-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-196