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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Hempstead , City of Lackawanna , Town of Willing and the Town of Wright . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … of its taxing authority. The village’s ability to rely on real property taxes as an increased revenue source in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers … We examined a total of $1.7 million in travel expenses for 10 University at Albany employees. Of the 10 employees, … in the area of fuel costs. Key Findings Expenses for nine of the 10 University employees selected for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2016
… mitigate climate change and help save the planet. “Today is an historic day, as leaders from around the world … the companies in which the Fund invests. Currently, he is asking ExxonMobil to explain how it can adjust its … growing low carbon economy. The centerpiece of this effort is an expandable $2 billion low emissions index for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2016Ignition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… audit was to determine if counties using public resources for the State’s Ignition Interlock Program were adequately … the program to help ensure the safety of the public, for the period January 1, 2010 through May 29, 2015. … It requires that, as a condition of being sentenced for certain alcohol-related offenses occurring on or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4Internal Control System Components
… whether the Workers’ Compensation Board’s management of its internal control system appropriately addresses all five components of internal control. Our audit scope included the period … each State agency to institute a comprehensive system of internal control over its operations. The Division of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/internal-control-system-componentsInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… activities are prioritized. The audit covers the period January 2012 through October 2014. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceAllegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)
… District official’s internal controls over reserve funds and movable fixed assets for the period July 1, 2011 through … officials added approximately $1 million to reserves and increased the real property tax levy by approximately 26 … for reserve funds that included the intent, funding levels and use of such funds. As of June 30, 2013, the District had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assetsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were filed in a timely manner or conduct an annual audit of the secretary-treasurer’s accounting records for 2020 … board also did not properly audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that auditors reviewed, … had one or more exceptions. Neptune Hose Company No. 1 of Dryden, Inc. – Disbursements (Tompkins County) Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … or establish sound policies and procedures related to credit card usage and did not provide sufficient oversight … expenditures. The treasurer paid credit card claims prior to board approval. City of Salamanca – Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1984
… is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2021 Form W-2. Affected Employees All employees who receive a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for calendar year 2021 are affected. Background According to IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) for 2021, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1984-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2021Medicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. Many of the State’s Medicaid … pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… immunization under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Under ARPA, the paid leave will be reflected on an employee’s annual W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) for 2021. Affected Employees Employees utilizing paid leave to … immunization, subject to certain exceptions, between 04/01/2021 and 09/30/2021 are affected. Background In March 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaCosts to Administer the Insurance Division Operations for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2012
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (Department) is reporting its assessable expenses accurately, pursuant to … New York State. Key Findings We found that the Department is reporting its assessable expenses accurately. The funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/costs-administer-insurance-division-operations-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2012Mission Statement and Performance Measures
… New York State. The Canal Corporation is responsible for a 524-mile canal system. The Authority indicated that its … to develop a mission statement and performance measures for evaluating their operations. Key Findings The Authority's … Authority has not set performance and accountability goals for 13 of the 15 performance measures in quantitative terms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresEmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits
… Insurance Program. The audit covered the period from January 2018 through October 2022. About the Program New York … for services processed with COB for the audit period, January 2018 through October 2022, because Emblem failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/08/emblemhealth-plan-inc-overpayments-services-requiring-coordination-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2198
… bulletin is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2023 Form W-2. Affected Employees: All employees who … is excluded from Boxes 1, 3, and 5 and do not appear on Form W-2: Nontaxable Health Insurance NYS-Ride … of employees’ Social Security numbers will be masked on their printed W-2s. Reprinted W-2s, either through New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2198-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023Medicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… if six affiliated Brooklyn dentists billed Medicaid for services that were not medically necessary or were not … disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For dental care, the State's Medicaid program requires care … but covers only essential services (not comprehensive). For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, Medicaid paid about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as … (Department). The Medicaid program reimburses hospitals for inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status … versus outpatient – affects Medicaid’s reimbursement for services provided. Inpatient care generally requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Over a 16-month period, officials missed an opportunity for the district to realize approximately $487,000 in … investment program. The assistant superintendent for business, finance and support services and district … State Aid (Essex County) District officials did not apply for all applicable transportation state aid for new bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… have been issued. Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Network User Account Controls (2022M-77) … the roles and responsibilities of each vendor providing services may not be understood and the district may pay for … sick days and one employee not being credited 9.5 hours of compensatory time. The payroll supervisor was responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0