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DiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. Under the plea agreement announced on … of the guilty plea, White was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $51,532.64, which is the total funds that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… Program in New York The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan program administered by the U.S. Small … more than 500 employees. Eligible entities can apply for a PPP loan until May 31 . SBA reporting for the first three … the pandemic in these regions. For a detailed analysis of PPP loans in New York City, read the Comptroller’s report . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… an egregious act. Ms. Robertson kept her mother's death a secret to steal her pension. She was caught and now she must … 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/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… supported by his medical records; and determine if medical sanctions against Dr. Ahmad were warranted. Key Finding At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overpayments to Managed Care … fixed monthly capitation payment for each newborn enrolled in the MCO. The MCO, in turn, is responsible for the provision of covered health … of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Overpayments to Managed Care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Pharmacy inappropriately billed United HealthCare for prescription medications under the State's employee health … the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP and includes prescription drug coverage. The Department of Civil Service … with United HealthCare (United) to administer the prescription drug benefit portion of the Plan. Based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyReview of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments made to the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC) under … On June 9, 2014, the LDC claimed the remaining $48,750.00 of the contract amount. To receive the second claim, the LDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldcCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency (GCIDA) Board of Directors … These funds should have been paid to the City of Glen Cove (City), $75,039, and to the school district and library, … Determine whether the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency GCIDA Board of Directors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Electronic Records and Reports (2022M-62)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (District) officials … that addressed the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records, as required. Without a secure e-record storage … that addresses the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-electronic-records-andGrand Island Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-120)
… secured access to the network and properly managed user permissions in financial and student information … secure access to the network or properly manage user permissions in financial and student information … service and network user accounts. Properly restrict user permissions in the financial and student information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/grand-island-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userWilliam Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… (Board) and District officials ensured check signings and online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key … six District accounts. District officials did not conduct online banking transactions in the most secure manner through … transfers in the Treasurer’s absence. Conduct online banking using a wired connection. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingTioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… savings by offering health insurance buyout incentives and providing select special education services in-house. Key … Savings could range between approximately $10,000 and $251,000. Providing select special education programs … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-costMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… Recommendations Adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, the funding and use of reserves and a … quotations. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they were initiating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsVillage of East Syracuse – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2023M-79)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of East Syracuse (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) adequately … audit village east syracuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-east-syracuse-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2023m-79Oswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… foster students receiving educational services and bill their school districts for those services. The District did not bill and collect about $237,000 in reimbursement for … to school districts of origin in a timely manner. Bill or rebill the appropriate school districts for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterPoughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… the period July 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background The Poughkeepsie City School District is located in the City of Poughkeepsie, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by … Poughkeepsie City School District Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… network user accounts. Properly restrict user permissions in the financial application. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… supported. Officials: Did not perform supervisory reviews of canceled check images and journal entries. Paid $300,000 during our audit period ($200,000 annually) to the St. Lawrence … fees totaling $2,473 without review and approval of the related invoices. Key Recommendations Review canceled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationTown of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… Supervisor and Town Board (Board) ensured cash assets in the Supervisor’s custody were properly collected and … did not properly collect and disburse cash assets in his custody, nor did the Board ensure the Supervisor … properly performed those duties. Our audit found $15,823 in missing funds. We also found that the former Supervisor: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172Island Trees Union Free School District – Inventorying and Monitoring Capital Assets (2024M-145)
… School District (District) officials maintained complete and accurate inventory records for and monitored the District’s capital assets. Key Findings District officials did not accurately and completely record and account for all capital assets we … School District District officials maintained complete and accurate inventory records for and monitored the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/island-trees-union-free-school-district-inventorying-and-monitoring