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West Genesee Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-40)
… Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe … Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/west-genesee-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newXII.8 Overview – XII. Expenditures
… approves a voucher. The voucher is routed to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for audit. The OSC approves … Department generates payment to the vendor in the form of a check, Automated Clearing House payment, or wire transfer. Sections A and B will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii-overviewLocal Government Ethics
… Local Government Ethics – A.8505 (Thiele) – Relates to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees, … ethics and boards of ethics; permits local codes of ethics to prohibit activities expressly permitted by article 18 of … the General Municipal Law. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethics-1IX.7 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… The record keeping for individual grants is designed to conform to the provisions of the related grant agreement, the Federal … The importance and necessity for state agency adherence to the procedures that follow allow New York State to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7-state-accounting-and-reporting-overviewEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid claims for special items according to the terms of its contract with … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Civil … payments for special items (e.g., implants, drugs, and blood) that are not covered by standard fee schedules. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… tracking system with Microsoft Dynamics (Dynamics) to reduce duplicative data entry, facilitate greater sharing of … few exceptions, such as the film tax credit programs, ESD does not evaluate its economic assistance programs to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … the Program Mechanical ventilation is the use of a device to inflate and deflate a patient’s lungs. Mechanical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followDiNapoli Announces Staff Appointments
… to assistant comptroller for community affairs and Matt Ryan to deputy press secretary. David Hasso: As deputy … the Dominican Republic, he currently lives in Queens. Matt Ryan: Ryan joins the Comptroller’s office as deputy press secretary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-staff-appointmentsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021
… claims where Medicaid was incorrectly designated as the primary payer instead of another insurer; $847,926 was paid … was paid for practitioner, clinic, inpatient, episodic home health care, and psychiatric claims that did not comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2021-through-september-30-2021DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23,500 in public funds, according to an audit and investigation released today by State … money,” said DiNapoli. “Unfortunately, my office continues to uncover instances such as this where local officials are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Oversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family … juvenile justice facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they meet State standards and regulations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesXI.2.C Contract Funds Reservation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… for additional information). An agency should not reduce a contract’s funds reservation, except when the estimated … law(s). An exception currently exists for special revenue funds-federal appropriation enacted for grant … law(s). An exception currently exists for special revenue funds-federal appropriation enacted for grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2c-contract-funds-reservation-overviewDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… amount of savings individuals could have in their NY ABLE account. Now, the maximum account balance is $520,000, up from $100,000, giving account owners the opportunity to increase their tax-deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryCollege Readiness
… College Readiness Interactive Map Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of … through March 2022 and included students who were expected to graduate high school by August 2019. About the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessState Police Bulletin No. SP-246
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic … processing of the 2024 State Police Expertise Pay, and to provide agency instructions for submitting payments not … of Absence/MTS, and Leave of Absence/MLL), and who return to the payroll by 10/31/2025, may receive the payment upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-246-2024-expertise-pay-eligible-employees-state-police-investigators-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… in direct deposit and update their direct deposit and bank account options in New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). … Payroll System (PayServ) contains correct and current bank account information for all NYS employees enrolled in direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless … Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc. (CAMBA) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-church-avenueAn Analysis of Post-Pandemic Travel
The tourism industry’s post-pandemic recovery is uneven across the state, with Long Island nearly at full recovery of jobs lost while the North Country and Mohawk Valley are struggling to regain their footing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/welcome-back-to-ny-an-analysis-of-post-pandemic-travel.pdfFiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board
This session will discuss some key functions including budget responsibilities, interim reporting, the audit of claims, and the annual audit requirements. We will also provide resources available to assist in these oversight activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-oversight-responsibilities-governing-board-041223.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials
Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-schools-01-12-23.pdf