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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… Program (NYSHIP): United HealthCare: Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint LLP … members' required out-of-pocket cost-sharing obligations for services provided. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsCincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the District for the … School District provides education to children residing in eight towns in Cortland County, five towns in Chenango … money in the reserves. The District’s multiyear plan did not include provisions for the use of reserves, including how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… operations, and the public did not have an opportunity to exercise its rights to approve reserves by a vote. The board also did not … they sought competition or properly used a valid exception to the competitive bidding requirements. Upper Jay Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2023-24 and the related justification … operating and debt service funding of $733.8 million for the Yonkers Public Schools (District) and $698.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… enhance their efficiency through cooperative services for the period January 1, 2010, to August 8, 2011. Background … expenditures totaling $607 million, including $7.3 million for IT costs, in 2011. Key Findings Intermunicipal cooperation for the provision of IT services has resulted in cost savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1DiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… as required by the Village’s procurement policy. The Board does not review claims for payment; instead, one Trustee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes
… Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and … pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of health care services for Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipmentX.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… The “Location” section of the Vendor Record contains payment values defined by the vendor. Agencies should note … account). To designate the payment method for a voucher, online agencies must navigate to the Location tab on the … the vendor to the New York State Vendor Self- Service Portal at https://esupplier.sfs.ny.gov/psp/fscm/SUPPLIER . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… loan authority has been granted which allows the use of state funds for federal program spending with the … actions that can be taken to improve the cash management of their grants. OSC BSAO recognizes that different federal … different guidelines and requirements on the reimbursement of their grants. This will be taken into consideration when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… August 29, 2019, examined whether NFTA was complying with requirements to maintain its systems at vendor-supported … that remain unaddressed. Generally, NFTA officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they would take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followCity of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… The City of Mechanicville is located in Saratoga County and has approximately 5,200 residents. The City government is … services mainly through real property taxes, State aid, and fees charged to residents. Key Findings Due to the poor condition of the City’s financial records and reports, City officials were unable to determine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162Oversight of Industrial Hemp
… industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration … only 57 percent of growers in the Program and tested plant THC levels for only 58 percent of the growers during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 … be a contributing factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date … of 4.3 percent. Year-to-date sales tax collections grew in 51 of 57 counties, a marked improvement over the growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterTown of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Town … financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to January 18, 2013. Background The Town of Hanover is … functions that serve as checks against one another that do not exist unless they are performed by separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Town of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… 30, 2012. Background The Town of Gardiner is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 5,700. … Key Recommendations Segregate incompatible duties in the cash receipts and disbursements processes, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67DiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced James “Jay” Spina was sentenced in federal court for running … held accountable." U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said : “James Spina led a sophisticated, widespread, and callous … NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced James Jay Spina was sentenced in federal court for running a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… Although year-to-date collections continue to lag prior year results, tax collections through February … billion due by March 31. February Cash Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … (tribe/nation). Commercial and VLT casinos are required to remit a percentage of their gaming revenues to the State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-follow