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Oversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… To assess the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools, beaches, and … are properly maintained, equipped, staffed, and safe for public use. Our audit excluded public pools, beaches, and … and the Department of Health (DOH) are each responsible for regulating – and in some cases operating – public pools, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… DiNapoli said. "Federal receipts have grown, but that may change depending upon developments in Washington." All Funds receipts totaled $48.6 billion, an increase of $666.9 million or 1.4 percent from a year earlier. All … totaled $23.1 billion through July 31, a decline of $1.1 billion or 4.6 percent from the same period last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… Community Auditors in the Division of Local Government and School Accountability (LGSA) help Comptroller DiNapoli … monitor the fiscal status of local governments and school districts to alert officials of potential problems. … offer on-site services and support to local governments, school districts and fire districts. Collect and track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… The former justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an … 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/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-220
… by Communication Workers of America (CWA), Local 1180 in bargaining unit SD. Employees represented by District Council 37 in bargaining unit SK who reside within the zip codes … Benefit for the 2015 calendar year for employees who were in a status of Active or Paid Leave and received salary from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-220-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsOther Bulletin No. 16
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for repaying … leave State service Background Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement between SCF and CSEA, SCF employees who leave … temporary reductions made to compensation as the result of the 2012-2013 Deficit Reduction Plans prior to the full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-16-repayment-compensation-taken-2012-2013-deficit-reductionDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… stress" and five villages and one city as "susceptible to fiscal stress." "Our indicators show fiscal stress is relatively low among New York's villages," said DiNapoli. … 17 cities in New York with non-calendar fiscal years. This is the fifth year DiNapoli's office has assessed levels of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesContract Award and Performance
… are Program Opportunity Notice (PON) and Request for Proposals (RFP). Other examples of competitive solicitations include: Request for Quotations (RFQ); Request for Qualifications (RFQL); and administrative purchases over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… does not have an accurate means of verifying personal use mileage and therefore the accuracy of the imputed mileage reported on employees' W-2 forms from calendar years … trips are identified for reimbursement. Ensure that the mileage for all non-business use of official vehicles is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… (NCPA) operates in compliance with governing statutes and guidelines. Our audit covers the period January 1, 2010 … Nassau County. Public Administrators are responsible for administering the estates of individuals who die … heirs who are not qualified or willing to administer the estate. They are responsible for collecting, securing, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… benefit corporation providing transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. It is … for the six constituent agencies. The MTA issued the All-Agency Travel Policy Directive entitled “Travel and … to MTAHQ as well as the MTA’s constituent agencies. During the period January 1, 2011 to October 2, 2013, MTAHQ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Ordinary Death Benefit The Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) … member dies while in active service (before retiring) . It is payable to the member’s last designated beneficiary(ies). … post-retirement death benefit section of the Retiree Death Benefits page . If a member is required to provide an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… are settled. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $6,219,084, which is within the limit. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in … 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. About the Program The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of … require all ordering and referring physicians and other professionals providing services through the Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… balance is needed or how any surplus funds will be used and the timeframe for doing so. In addition, the unrestricted … as of Dec. 31, 2020. Allowing $2.4 million to accumulate and sit idle without a specific purpose to benefit the town … revenue of $55.2 million, such as fund balance, one-time state funding and the sale of property, to balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0New York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… 1, 2014 through September 30, 2019. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) was established under … dependents. The Law also allows for the inclusion of other public employees in New York, including those of local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… supportive housing for the homeless. HHAC’s providers are required to provide supportive services to these clients … performs monitoring inspections to ensure the projects are adequately maintained. As an additional means of … the initial audit report; however, additional improvements are needed. Of the initial report’s four recommendations, two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenance-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … Care (Report 2017-S-74 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) pays Medicaid providers using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… December 31, 2018. About the Program The Department of Civil Service (Civil Service) administers the New York … plan is the Empire Plan, which serves about 1.1 million of the members. Civil Service contracts with Empire BlueCross … Eligibility and Accounting System (NYBEAS) as the system of record for member enrollment and eligibility information, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report Purchasing Practices at the … goods, supplies, and services at competitive prices and in accordance with applicable requirements. The audit period … 31, 2017. The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-follow