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Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up)
… by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicaid pays Medicare premiums for individuals who … and process enrollment in the Buy-in Program. In addition, CMS automatically enrolls certain individuals. Medicaid … who were automatically added to the Buy-in Program by CMS with coverage beginning more than 2 years retroactively, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients-followUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Report 2020-S-18 ). About the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. … in our initial audit report Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security Report 2020S18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… and launched a benefits advisement system, Work Incentives Navigator and Reports (WINR), within the New York Employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followQueens Centers for Progress – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… authorized by SED to provide a full-day Special Class program and a full-day Special Class in an Integrated Setting program to children with … $44,661 in affiliate dues expenses that were not necessary or directly related to the SED preschool cost-based programs; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/queens-centers-progress-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York appropriately reimbursed physician-administered … January 2017 through December 2021. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), … contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the Medical/Surgical Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… to the terminal illness. Hospice can be provided in the home or in an inpatient setting and includes nursing and physician services, medical social services, … non-hospice providers for services, such as private duty nursing, that were not allowed in combination with the daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careInvestment Standard for NYS College Choice and NY ABLE Programs
… – To bring the NYS College Choice tuition savings program (NY 529) and the NY Achieving a Better Life Experience savings account program (NY ABLE) in line with investment standards of other states' … To bring the NY 529 and NY ABLE savings programs in line with investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standard-nys-college-choice-and-ny-able-programsDiNapoli: Post-Pandemic Unemployment in NYC Persists for Some Demographic Groups
… The December unemployment rate in New York City remained higher than … P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli also found that non-college-educated unemployment is closer to pre-pandemic levels than … has improved since the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “My report found that youths and Black people continue to face …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-post-pandemic-unemployment-nyc-persists-some-demographic-groupsVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
… since June 2017. As a result, they overbilled State Parks by $7,577. Charged $12,000 in late fees that were not authorized by the contract or contract amendment. Key Recommendations … amendment. Stop charging late fees that are not authorized by the contract or contract amendment. Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/05/28/village-castile-water-billing-letchworth-state-park-2021m-1Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (2022M-165)
… 91 and over 200 days after they were received. Monitor State aid payments to ensure all available revenue was received, recorded accurately and deposited timely . State aid checks totaling $41,167 were not accounted for or … collections lists and remittances to bank deposits. Ensure State aid payments are properly accounted for and deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/03/albany-leadership-charter-school-girls-cash-collections-2022m-165Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… meet its own circumstances. However, pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 806(1)(a), counties, cities, towns, … a county and must, pursuant to Section 806 of the General Municipal Law, adopt their own code of ethics. Any other "municipality" as defined by the General Municipal Law is authorized, but not required, to adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men - Payroll (2023M-123)
Determine whether University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men School officials accurately compensated employees
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/12/01/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-payroll-2023m-123Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
… other designated official did not review cancelled check images to ensure only approved disbursements were made. The … to be signed by the Principal. Review cancelled check images to ensure only authorized disbursements are made. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/22/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-72Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… The School’s budgeted expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $4.14 million. Key Findings On May … is 1 percent of per pupil revenue from the prior academic year. On January 31, 2013, the Board approved a revised … its budget during the year. During fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, School officials had budgeted for a $650,362 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321DiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… Applicants who were next in line for coveted Mitchell-Lama apartments were skipped over for people farther down the … agents for Mitchell-Lama buildings who let residents have apartments without the required approval from the New York … (HPD) as well as co-op owners renting out their apartments on Airbnb. “New York is facing a dire shortage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… granting $1 million worth of inappropriate gifts and commercial loans, according to an audit released today by … of a project. FIDA granted two additional unauthorized commercial loans of approximately $187,000. Questionable … expenses and not those of other entities; Cease making commercial loans directly or through the FLDC using FIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… poor communications to riders, exacerbated the impact of train delays and cancelations this past winter, according to … 1, 2017 and January 24, 2018. The audit sampled 11 of the train delays based on date, time of day (i.e. rush hour), … derailments and two incidents of people being struck by a train. The LIRR Guideline does not discuss these type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 … contribution rates stable and that provides predictability for employers as they plan their future budgets," DiNapoli … Charitable Trusts. The estimated average contribution rate for participating employers in the ERS will decrease in SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for March 2016
… quarter of 2016, are posted in the Comptroller's reading room . This information is updated quarterly. Major Contrac … State University of New York $42 million with The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York for long term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-march-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2015
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … 24,000 payments valued at $58.4 million. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2015