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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… totaling $32,860 were either not adequately supported or did not comply with the district's purchasing policy. In … general fund balance increased by 42 percent to $338,000, or 159 percent of actual expenditures, and the water fund balance increased by 58 percent to $238,700, or 240 percent of actual expenditures. For access to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health coverage to active and retired State, participating local government and school district … Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee schedules. However, hospitals may be entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… said DiNapoli. “She had keys to the cash register and went on a spending spree, even going as far as doubling her own … Attorney Gregory Oakes and the State Police, acted swiftly on our findings of wrongdoing and sought justice for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kCorcraft's Textile Procurement Practices
… Purpose To assess the procurement practices used by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/corcrafts-textile-procurement-practicesDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also employed at … OCFS' mission is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To … resulting in payroll payments for time not worked. Each case showed a pattern of routine, improper activity. Seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Dual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at … certain employees to file for approval for outside employment. Such employment may not interfere with the … staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0Licensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… statements and statistical reports annually. The Bureau reviews the documentation and has the authority to impose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… for claims that reported an inactive OPRA provider on the claim’s order or service date, including $5.8 million … in Medicaid. When inactive OPRA providers are included on Medicaid claims, the Department lacks assurance that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orXII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… the head of the agency certify or approve vouchers for submission to the Comptroller for audit. Other individuals may also approve vouchers if the … as follows: Agency Head – The individual responsible for the operations of an agency; for example, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law ( 2018-S-7 ). About the Program In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near Congers, New York, that … standards. These standards include, for example, passing a medical examination, practical and behind-the-wheel driving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… starting to rebound, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to another reduction. While billions of dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Sixteen school districts were designated in some level of fiscal … City and the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, found three school districts … the highest category – Amityville Union Free School District, New Suffolk Common School District, both in Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of South Glens Falls . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By … amount of fund balance. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, … The audit reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials … audit, including details for each municipality examined, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… Fisher worked for CiTi BOCES in the town of Mexico, NY. During an internal audit, CiTi BOCES found discrepancies … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Oswego County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… accepting payments from multiple residents who wished to pay their water bills. The joint investigation and forensic … paid her personal New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) bill with Village funds resulting in the Village paying over … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… Texas, was indicted by Texas prosecutors and charged with one count of theft after an investigation by DiNapoli’s … she will be held accountable. We will continue to partner with law enforcement from across the country to protect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… health providers eligible to offer TMH were approved to do so beyond the declared COVID-19 disaster emergency, leaving 307 providers potentially unable to do so. We also found that OMH’s practice of analyzing TMH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followOswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment … that improperly remained in the Treasurer’s custody that should have been turned over to the State Comptroller as … . The Treasurer stated that he was aware the actions should be turned over and is in the process of taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 1297
… Purpose To inform agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding … dated January 15, 2014 Background For 2014, changes have been made to: Federal Income Tax Withholding Rates Withholding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1297-summary-irs-tax-related-changes-tax-year-2014