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Orange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… trust funds and abandoned property. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, the Commissioner is required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all money, securities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225Examination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance (UI) overpayments that … a willful misrepresentation, a penalty shall be imposed on the claimant. Key Findings We found NYDOL did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… The State Education Department (SED) needs to improve its … learning English, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit examined … “With enrollment in programs to address these disparities on the rise, it’s crucial that SED provide adequate guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsCollege at Brockport – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … for team travel expenses associated with in-state and out-of-state sporting events, including transportation, meals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-brockport-selected-employee-travel-expensesUnnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on September 19, 2012, examined whether the Department of … agencies. The Department administers the New York State Medicaid program. Many foster care children who are … are enrolled in Medicaid. For these children, the State establishes a “Daily Child Care Rate” (Daily Rate), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/23/unnecessary-medicaid-payments-children-voluntary-agencies-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 48
… – Paying a Single Payment Vendor Update: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policy and procedures … regarding standards for entering vendor name information on a voucher when paying a single payment vendor in the … results in time saving and processing efficiencies for the State. Also, in the event of unclaimed funds, a standard name …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/48-paying-single-payment-vendorOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… Objectives To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure … changes, and now we are learning about the broad impacts on students as a result of schools being closed, physical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews … and payments entered into by the state. This builds on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2014Oversight of Private Career Schools
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department's (Department) Bureau of … for new schools and/or programs, the Bureau had not acted on 66 (45 percent) of them within one year, as required. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For … totaling almost $6.6 million that were paid to the school on behalf of 1,560 students. We reviewed a sample of 75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2017
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … 19,000 payments valued at nearly $50.2 million. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews … of contracts and payments made by the state. This builds on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2017Capital Planning (Follow-Up)
… transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New York State. NFTA businesses include a bus, light rail, and … The remaining capital funds were provided by either the State or federal governments. Our initial audit report, issued on April 1, 2016, examined whether NFTA has complied with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network … (Report 2017-S-35 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) covers over 1.2 … Surgery Centers (ASCs) are health care facilities focused on providing same-day surgical care. To help control costs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… reimbursements for transportation services, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today on behalf of the joint state, local and federal investigating agencies. “Mtui and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-72
… the Laws of 2004, which implements agreements between the State and various bargaining units and legislation for … Units DR, F8, S9, SA, SD, SG, SN, and SR who are Active or on authorized Paid Leave or Leave of Absence on 7/01/04 … Unit's ratification date and who were working in a state agency, other than a UCS agency, on the same date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-72-ratification-bonus-unified-court-systemExamination of Outstanding Premiums
… were to determine (i) the extent to which the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) participates in the Statewide … of submitting receivables which meet SWOP criteria to DTF on an individual basis prior to implementation of proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsTown of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing insurance claims and … The Board also exceeded its authority under New York State General Municipal Law (GML) by allowing a third-party … Town’s bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the Board allowed debit cards to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Town of Palermo – Procurement and Fuel Inventory (2020M-100)
… does not provide adequate guidance or comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Key Recommendations Review … professional services. Ensure payments for purchases using State or county contracts agree with contract pricing. Periodically reconcile gallons of fuel on hand to records showing the beginning inventory and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-palermo-procurement-and-fuel-inventory-2020m-100Equine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… ) . About the Program Our initial audit report, issued on November 13, 2018, examined whether the Gaming Commission … (Commission) was monitoring and enforcing New York State rules and regulations designed to promote the health and safety of equines at New York State racetracks. We found that the Commission had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followIX.5 Federal Billing & Invoicing Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… status, the billing process is initiated. To allow the state to take advantage of discounts on payments to vendors under the Procure to Pay Initiative (P2P) and still remain in compliance with the State’s CMIA Treasury State Agreement, AP vouchers will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5-overview