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Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… purchase orders or receiving slips) is missing, the claim should be held until the supporting documentation is … is not provided, there may be an increased risk that the claim is not legitimate. If the claim is mathematically incorrect, confirm the proper amount, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $2 Billion Lower Than Last Fiscal Year
… latest projections. “State tax receipts continue to come in stronger than expected, but year-to-date collections are … relief package is passed to prevent cuts to vital services in New York.” Other findings in DiNapoli’s cash report: Personal income tax receipts in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-2-billion-lower-last-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… 46, was sentenced on July 14, 2022 to pay over $56,000 in restitution and serve eight months home detention and two years’ probation before the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan in United States District Court for the Eastern District of … Knoxville. “Leslie Schwinzer lied about her mother’s death in order to collect her pension checks and steal from New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… consider committing this sort of crime that you will get caught and we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemCUNY Bulletin No. CU-757
… Employees Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program are affected. … Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other … Actions A listing of employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is sent to CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-757-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outChildren’s Center for Early Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… covered the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2009. In addition, we examined selected costs from fiscal years … 30, 2009, the Center claimed approximately $10.7 million in reimbursable expenses for the programs we audited … ended on May 5, 2014. Key Findings We identified $797,438 in reported costs that should not have been reimbursed, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/childrens-center-early-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNewmeadow, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… year ended June 30, 2014. Background Newmeadow, a not-for-profit organization located in Malta, New York, provides … the ages of three and five years. Newmeadow is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … Newmeadow reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/newmeadow-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFinger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Happiness House, a not-for-profit organization located in the Finger Lakes region of central New York, is authorized … services to about 150 children with learning disabilities in Geneva, Canandaigua, and Waterloo, NY. Happiness House is … 2013, Happiness House reported approximately $3.4 million in reimbursable costs for its preschool special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/finger-lakes-united-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdministration of Concession Services at Riverbank State Park - Tri-State Snacks & Concessions
… contractor, Tri-State Snacks and Concessions (Tri-State), at Riverbank State Park, and whether Tri-State remitted the … Riverbank State Park (Riverbank), a 28-acre rooftop park on the west side of Manhattan, is open 365 days a year and has a variety of indoor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/administration-concession-services-riverbank-state-park-tri-state-snacks-concessionsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Dentist
… made improper payments for dental claims submitted by Dr. Prosper Bonsi. The audit period was June 1, 2009 through … operates Advanced Family Dentistry in Oneonta. In 2009, Dr. Bonsi enrolled in the Medicaid program. From June 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012, Medicaid paid Dr. Bonsi about $593,000 for the claims he submitted. Many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-dentistRFQual #22-03 – Independent Medical Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… administrative disability hearings on an as-needed basis in connection with the members’ applications for retirement … Official Responses to Questions Entities interested in this opportunity must provide the following: Current … IMEs will be performed; A list of the area(s) of expertise in which the physician is Board Certified; Proof of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-03Oversight of Industrial Hemp
… of agriculture to grow or cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. In New York State, Article 29 of the … and approves Program applications, and then is responsible for conducting pre-growing inspections and for sampling plants to test THC levels before harvested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-41
… 2022 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the CSEA Operational Service Unit – BU03 in the Department of Transportation are affected. Background … Dates The 2022 Shift Lump Sum Payment should be processed in Administration Pay Period 19L, paychecks dated 01/04/2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-41-2022-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonCity of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… condition of the City’s general, water and sewer funds for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. … consisting of five members, has overall responsibility for the City’s operations. The City’s annual budget for the 2012 fiscal year was $37.2 million for the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… million for beach charges, $9.3 million for refuse and garbage charges, $4.4 million for metered water sales and … realized from increases to the beach charges, refuse and garbage charges, metered water sales and sewer rents, which … that the potential increases for beach charges, refuse and garbage charges, water rates and sewer rents are authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Background Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… letter reports to the following: Towns of Amherst [pdf] , Clifton Park [pdf] , Manlius [pdf] and Seneca Falls [pdf] and … who deliver their youth program services. Only the Town of Clifton Park annually screened all program personnel against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5Town of Scio – Highway Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-279)
… August 12, 2013. Background The Town of Scio is located in Allegany County. The elected five-member Town Board … The Highway fund incurred a significant operating deficit in 2011 totaling more than $180,000 which resulted in deficit unexpended funds. The operating deficit was caused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-scio-highway-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-279Wyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… deposited to the court and ordered into her custody. In addition, pursuant to New York State Abandoned Property Law, money that has remained in the hands of the Treasurer for a period of three years, … were not complete. We found two actions, totaling $30,455, in the Treasurer’s custody that were not recorded on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2Town of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… 1, 2012, through June 12, 2013. Background The Town of Alexander (Town) is located in Genesee County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … In addition, the board did not have adequate procedures for auditing claims. Consequently, the board did not audit and approve claims in accordance with town law for 20 of the 100 check disbursements totaling $9,625 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0