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DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… — seeking increased board diversity, inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and sexual orientation. … seeking increased board diversity inclusive of sex race ethnicity age gender identity and sexual orientation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityEmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits
… payment of services by the primary and secondary payers. In circumstances when both spouses/domestic partners receive … Emblem both the primary and secondary payer. For instance, in the case of a married couple where both individuals … as both the primary and secondary payer for each spouse, in many instances, this may allow for no cost for the member. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/08/emblemhealth-plan-inc-overpayments-services-requiring-coordination-benefitsMedicaid 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 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-0United HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Department … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 … of the agreements on to the prescription drug program. For the audit period, January 1, 2010 through December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/01/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueElmcrest Children’s Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Elmcrest is a not-for-profit organization located in Syracuse, New York that operates a special education … 30, 2014, Elmcrest reported approximately $2.2 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for one rate-based preschool … fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Elmcrest claimed $54,250 in ineligible costs for the ratebased preschool special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/elmcrest-childrens-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the high-cost travelers in the State as well as other … of New York at Binghamton (University) employees for audit with travel expenditures totaling $839,204: six … However, we were only able to audit the expenses incurred for these seven employees from June 14, 2009 and March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an average of 1 percent and 6 percent, respectively. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2198
… bulletin is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2023 Form W-2. Affected Employees: All employees who receive a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for calendar year 2023 are affected. Background: According to IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) for 2023, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2198-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023State 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 Municipal Audits
… that employees were paid appropriately. As a result, for the limited periods reviewed, 11 employees (15%) received … were overpaid by $49,000 with two officers accounting for $39,000 of the total. The payroll clerk accrued and used unauthorized leave and paid herself for more time than she was entitled, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… $3 billion annually. System Administration is responsible for establishing policies that are in compliance with … requirements and through higher dollar thresholds for specific purchasing requirements. System Administration … consistently follow some of these procurement policies. For example, of 924 procurements we reviewed, 97 in the $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … cash flow analysis to monitor and assess reported revenues for reasonableness. The comptroller did not provide the … during the audit period did not provide adequate guidance for purchases when competitive bidding was not required. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to 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 monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a … MCOs are not eligible to receive SMCPs for maternity cases that end in termination or a miscarriage, as these are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies the process for reporting hours of … vaccination leave data to OSC by 10/22/2021. This leave is only permitted to be used for a maximum of 4 hours per injection, it is not appropriate to reflect this portion of COVID leave in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1984
… bulletin 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-2021Allegany-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-assetsCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration is appropriately accounting for and collecting fines (civil … they could face fines of at least $1,000 for each first non-compliance offense and at least $2,000 for each … settlement amounts are sufficient, particularly for owners who repeatedly fail to provide essential services. Enhance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaintsComptroller 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. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers 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-expenses