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Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations made in our audit report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected Payments for … the recommendations we made in our initial audit report. Of the three prior recommendations, two were … are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughSecurity Over Critical Information Systems (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … (Department) information systems were sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to these systems and their associated data. The audit covered … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/security-over-critical-information-systems-followVolunteer Firemen’s Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-208)
… Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda is located in the City of North Tonawanda and was established in 1903 by a special act of the State Legislature, which was … fire insurance tax moneys and spent $53,322 of these funds on membership benefits and administrative costs. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/31/volunteer-firemens-benevolent-association-north-tonawanda-foreign-fire-insurance-taxOverview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Participant (NYSLRS member) and their ex-spouse when the marriage ends. Retirement benefits could be affected in any … are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewComptroller DiNapoli Announces Joint Effort With Ulster, Orange County District Attorneys to Combat COVID-19 Scams
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler and Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg announced on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-joint-effort-ulster-orange-county-district-attorneys-combat-covid-19Truxton Academy Charter School – Tuition Billing and Collections (2025M-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Truxton Academy … $2.14 million, officials overbilled school districts of residence (resident districts) $84,689 for State aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/truxton-academy-charter-school-tuition-billing-and-collections-2025m-8DiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… by DMV and had the potential for penalties and sanctions to be imposed on businesses. DiNapoli's auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Follow-Up)
… as of February 2025, of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Water Supply … New Yorkers receive water from public water supply systems in New York State. The State Public Health Law (Law) requires … Plan (ERP) and a Vulnerability Analysis Assessment (VA). In the VA, Water Systems identify any vulnerabilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/14/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans-followCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… claims auditor: approves vouchers and invoices submitted to the district or BOCES prior to their payment; and ensures proper documentation and … proper district purposes. The auditor must report directly to the board and serve at the board’s pleasure. Hiring a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditorOpinion 88-15
… duties listed in section 801 (see Village Law, §§4-412; 5-524). Therefore, unless an exception contained in Article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-15Forms and Resources – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
Elected and Appointed Officials Get forms examples samples and stepbystep guides to help you correctly report elected and appointed officials to NYSLRS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resourcesDiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… $1,711 in cash from the HPG’s Annual Fourth of July festival and earmarked for the city’s Business Improvement … records by claiming that she distributed additional festival cash to local charities, but depositing at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthInstitute of Technology at Utica/Rome – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and incidental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/institute-technology-uticarome-selected-employee-travel-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Lewiston-Porter Central School District , Northport-East Northport Union Free School District , Springs Union Free … general fund operations during the 2012-13 fiscal year. Northport-East Northport Union Free School District – … LewistonPorter Central School District NorthportEast Northport Union Free School District Springs Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… the Program OASAS’ mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by leading a comprehensive system of addiction … individuals on any given day. To open and operate a new Program, providers must apply for and obtain OASAS … Providers are also required to be set up to use the New York State Evacuation of Facilities in Disasters System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesGanrormic, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Ganrormic, Inc. on … preschool special education services pay tuition to Ganrormic using reimbursement rates set by SED. The State … reported by Ganrormic on its annual CFR that it submits to SED. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/ganrormic-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia … to my partnership with Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane, Erie County Sheriff John Garcia and Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lee (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively manage the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63Town of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… periodically test data backups or provide employees with security awareness training. Sensitive IT control … use, officials and employees were not in compliance with the policy. We reviewed Internet histories on eight Town … use, access and loss. Town officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they have initiated or plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Steuben County – Safeguarding Computerized Data (2025M-96)
… help protect sensitive information, prevent fraud, comply with legal requirements and maintain public trust. Limiting … especially important as the number of instances of people with malicious intent trying to harm computer networks and/or … over the County’s IT system. County officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/19/steuben-county-safeguarding-computerized-data-2025m-96