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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the treasurer is required to sign all checks, she signed only six of the 247 checks issued by the district during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… to the following: Schoharie County [pdf] and the Village of Richmondville [pdf] ; Broome County [pdf] and the Town of Union [pdf] , the Town of Kirkwood [pdf] , and the Village … services leads to inefficiencies. Through intermunicipal cooperation, local governments can share the costs of IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… in the procurement process are aware of and comply with the Village’s procurement policy requiring the use of … Review and revise user access rights (permissions) along with job descriptions to ensure that users have access only …
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 supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes. The audit covered the period from January 2016 to … pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange …
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
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The “Location” section of the Vendor Record … location description entered by the vendor, the physical and email ordering address for purchase orders, payment terms which may include early payment discounts, and the payment method (check or ACH). Process and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… are being used to fund those disbursements. The state not only loses out on the opportunity to earn interest on those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresDisposal of Electronic Devices
… One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic devices. This policy also requires … Agencies are required to remove all information prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing … University at Albany had 36 electronic devices ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Key Findings Seven of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… conditioned on full repayment up front, and this is the only reason why a reduction in the charge was put on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsCyber Incident Response Team
… Objective To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency … 26, 2021. About the Program The Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) is part of the State’s Division of Homeland … To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/12/cyber-incident-response-teamUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… Bus and Rail System, the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport, and Niagara Falls International Airport. NFTA has approximately 1,500 employees, including an … of Information Technology Services. The Policy defines the minimum information security requirements that all state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followCity of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial management system for the … Furthermore, the Council did not review and act upon what financial information was provided such as quarterly … could be under fiscal stress and the Council would not know it. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to correct the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible. The … 31, 2019. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… to hide their crimes. Spina pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and today was … months (nine years) in federal prison, plus three years of probation and pay $9.7 million in restitution and forfeit … defrauded the state, federal and private insurers of millions of dollars,” DiNapoli said. “This type of fraud …
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
… to lag prior year results, tax collections through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most … fiscal year 2021 totaled $75 billion through the end of February. “There is reason to be cautiously optimistic with better-than-forecasted tax revenues from February and the passing of significant additional federal …
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)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement … of their gaming revenues to the State, and tribe/nation casino remittances are defined in compacts (agreements with … or operation and administration costs) from each casino. During the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-followAmortization Schedules and Payoffs – Contribution Stabilization Program
… select “Employer Billing” from the dropdown. The CSP is only one type of amortization you can view in Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/amortization-schedules-and-payoffsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … pension checks that had been issued to her deceased mother. Schwinzer, 46, was sentenced on July 14, 2022 to pay … in order to collect her pension checks and steal from New York state's retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksTown of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… processes and procedures for the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, … approximately $4.3 million. Key Findings An account clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk (Deputy) performed virtually all of the Supervisor’s … Town of Hanover Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations 2013M40 …
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)
… audit was to examine internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements and the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial activities … The Town of Gardiner is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 5,700. The Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67