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Contract Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… involving federal money, including the current New NY Bridge project (the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement), the … at best, about 18 percent, excluding its work on the New NY Bridge project, which is not subject to MWBE requirements. … The Authority did set its federal DBE goal for the New NY Bridge in line with the regional goal set by NYSDOT and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/contract-participation-disadvantaged-business-enterprises-and-minority-and-women-ownedClinical Associates of the Finger Lakes – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including … requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Dynamic Center Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-3) State Education Department: Bright Start Pediatric Services - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/clinical-associates-finger-lakes-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the … following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office and the New York State Police. "Mr. Williams allegedly abused his … DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my ongoing partnership with the New York State Police, Mr. Williams' alleged acts have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… of water district financial operations and IT controls for the period January 1, 2015 through April 12, 2017. … by an elected five-member Town Board. Appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $10.5 million. Key Findings While the Board budgeted for the use of appropriated fund balance and reserves as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Oneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… were being met. Contracts were not always renegotiated in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Require that agencies … so there is sufficient time to renegotiate the contracts in advance of the contracts’ expiration dates. … Oneida …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mVillage of New Paltz – Internal Controls Over Building Department Operations (2017M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Village officials … 1, 2015 through April 13, 2017. Background The Village of New Paltz is located in the Town of New Paltz in Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/15/village-new-paltz-internal-controls-over-building-department-operations-2017m-201Town of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… April 17, 2017. Background The Town of Porter is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 6,600 … of Youngstown and Fort Niagara State Park are also located in the Town. The Town is governed by an elected five-member … of the terms of the original contract that was established in 1970. Key Recommendations Properly and accurately bill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162City of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… the City’s financial condition, claims processing and payroll function for the period January 1, 2013 through … has not established a claims auditing policy. The City’s payroll clerk performed incompatible payroll duties without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the Department of Health (DOH) are adequately ensuring that … established by State regulations. Our audit scope covers the period from January 1, 2015 through December 16, 2016. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencyUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The New York … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 … review the $710,284 in rebates and credit the Department for the rebates, as appropriate. We also recommended that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followYoung Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Information Technology (2016M-24)
… of Trustees and has approximately 290 students, is located in the City of Rochester, Monroe County. The School had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/06/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-rochester-information-technologyRiverbank State Park – Administration of the Concession Contract With Riverbank Restaurant Group
… Park operated by Riverbank Restaurant Group, LLC (RRG), for the period May 1, 2004 to December 31, 2013. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/24/riverbank-state-park-administration-concession-contract-riverbank-restaurant-groupOswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Separation Payments (2016M-217)
… separation payments based on Board-approved contracts for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. … component school districts. BOCES, which provides programs for approximately 1,200 students, is governed by a … boards of the component districts. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $50.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/02/oswego-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-separation-paymentsCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … reconciliation for 2013 was not completed until July 22, 2014, instead of March 1, 2014 as required. The City does … but no analysis or documentation was provided to support this amount. Key Recommendations Ensure that the City makes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… Purpose To determine whether Orthopedic Associates of Long Island, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandUlster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2016M-158)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the procurement process for the period July 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/08/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-internal-controls-over-purchasingDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the … to follow them. Instead, he took grant money fraudulently. We will continue to hold public officials accountable who, … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
The devastating number of job losses caused by the COVID19 pandemic caused a significant increase in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility companies with one in eight customers in arrears as of March 2022
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… Yorkers have enrolled in MetroPlus health plans in record numbers over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicOyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and provides water to about 8,800 customers. The District is … Findings Because the plan was not implemented in a prudent and cost effective manner, the buy-back program actually … Key Recommendations Perform a cost benefit analysis and review the District’s eligibility requirements to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43