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Medicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… excluded 340B drugs from the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and sought appropriate rebates. The audit covered the period … states determine the amount of rebates owed to them and send invoices to the manufacturers. Congress also created … 340B price. Consequently, to collect allowable rebates and avoid duplicate discounts, states must accurately exclude …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-programXIV.15 Updating Agency Contacts – XIV. Special Procedures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) … maintains agency contact information for various audit and operational purposes. The OOO requires all agencies to … current by updating contacts within two weeks of a change and verifying contact information bi-annually to ensure it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv15/xiv15-updating-agency-contacts2021 Financial Condition Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… for the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and for the resilience demonstrated by New Yorkers in … economic shutdown on the State’s financial plan was sudden and dramatic; ultimately, historic federal relief funding and higher-than-anticipated tax collections stabilized the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcrCase Management
… the New York City Department for the Aging provided and paid case management services appropriately for eligible … About the Program An important goal for many older adults and their families is to be able to live independently, safely, and comfortably in one’s home for as long as possible. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/26/case-managementProcurement Practices
… of New York – University at Buffalo’s procurement and contracting practices provide sufficient assurance that … appropriately, are in the best interest of the State, and adequately safeguard against waste and abuse. Our audit covered procurement and contracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2405
… notify agencies of the 2026 maximum salary limit for ORP and VDC plan members. Affected Employees: Tier 1 through 6 members of the ORP and VDC are affected. Background: In accordance with Section … Revenue code, providing dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2405-maximum-salary-limit-members-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 2300
… notify agencies of the 2025 maximum salary limit for ORP and VDC plan members. Affected Employees: Tier 1 through 6 members of the ORP and VDC are affected. Background: In accordance with Section … Revenue code, providing dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2300-maximum-salary-limit-members-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 2035
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions for implementing the new APSU 15 … are affected. Background: Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2022 and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the State of New York and the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2035-new-15-year-seniority-pay-eligible-members-agency-police-services-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 2118
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to explain OSC and agency procedures for the use of the Leap Year Salary … Employees: All employees with a Comp Rate Code ANN, CAL and CYF (except employees in SUNY Grade 980) are affected. … fiscal year. Since this fiscal year beginning 04/01/2023 and ending 03/31/2024 will include the extra day in February, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2118-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2023-2024State Agencies Bulletin No. 1952.1
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information and processing instructions regarding the PEF Nurse Uniform … Employees Employees in certain Professional, Scientific, and Technical Service Unit (BU05) nursing titles who meet the … are affected. Background Chapter 150 of the Laws of 2021 and Article 7.18 of the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19521-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-nursing-titles-representedPublic Authority Procurement
… to comply with certain provisions of the State Finance Law and the Public Buildings Law relating to procurements. Memo … to comply with certain provisions of the State Finance Law and the Public Buildings Law relating to procurements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/public-authority-procurementPublic Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities … a variety of ways including service charges, tolls, fees, and in some cases, taxes. Public authorities are generally … however, in some cases, governmental financial assistance and support is provided for operating and other expenses. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authoritiesCincinnatus Central School District – Procurement (2021M-111)
… (District) officials sought competition to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding requirements. … officials did not always seek competition to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding requirements. As a result, goods and services may not have been procured in a manner that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/cincinnatus-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-111Village of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… were adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss. Key Findings Village officials did not ensure IT … were adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss. Officials did not: Adopt breach notification, password and mobile and removable device IT policies or implement a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Binghamton Housing Authority – Oversight of Financial Operations (2022M-87)
… Determine whether the Board of Commissioners (Board) and Executive Director (Director) provided adequate oversight … (Authority) financial operations. Key Findings The Board and Director did not provide adequate oversight of financial … operations. The Board did not adopt written policies and the Director did not develop proper internal controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2022/09/09/binghamton-housing-authority-oversight-financial-operations-2022m-87Town of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… of Owego (Town) Board (Board) properly planned, authorized and monitored the shared services facility capital project … a thorough understanding of the Project’s overall scope and cost prior to the Project’s authorization, the Project is … Board was not transparent about the cost of the Project and did not adopt an itemized Project budget. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Arlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)
… used competitive methods to renovate Arlington Station 5 and appropriately disclosed interests in leasehold … use competitive methods to renovate leased firehouse space and did not adequately oversee leasehold agreements for … disclose their financial interest in the lease agreement and lease amendments between the District and the Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/10/21/arlington-fire-district-station-number-5-renovation-2022m-54Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES – Online Banking (2021M-21)
… to ensure online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings BOCES officials did not establish … to ensure online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Online banking transactions are not compared to … Ensure that online transactions are reviewed and reconciled to supporting information. Update bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2021/05/14/herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego-boces-online-banking-2021m-21Franklin-Treadwell Fire District – Disbursements (2021M-16)
… to ensure disbursements were authorized, supported and for appropriate District purposes. Key Findings Although … controls. The Treasurer processed 55 electronic transfers and 10 cash withdrawals totaling $856,347 without Board … officials, disbursements were authorized, supported and for appropriate District purposes. However, the failure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/21/franklin-treadwell-fire-district-disbursements-2021m-16Clarence Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-46)
… School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage the … more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials: Consistently overestimated general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/clarence-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022m-46