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Lockport Public Library – Claims Processing (2015M-192)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2013 through June 24, 2015. Background The Lockport Public Library is located in the City of Lockport, Niagara County. The Library is a school district public library that received its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/30/lockport-public-library-claims-processing-2015m-192Indian Lake Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-150)
… were submitted and reimbursed. Claims were not submitted for 320 eligible services, totaling $11,862. Had these … requirements are met to submit Medicaid claims for reimbursement for eligible services provided. Review all unclaimed services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/indian-lake-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-150Maine-Endwell Central School District - Leave Records (2019M-40)
… did not always ensure employees submitted a leave request form or ensure the legitimacy of leave taken. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/maine-endwell-central-school-district-leave-records-2019m-40Canton Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-186)
… The claims auditor did not audit and approve any of the 38 scholarship payments paid totaling $9,485 for 2016-17. Although the scholarship committee reviewed and approved the awards, the claims auditor was required to audit and approve the scholarship payments. Key Recommendations The claims auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/canton-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-186Town of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether goods and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key Findings Of 59 payments totaling … did not have the required request for proposals (RFP) and/or the required number of quotes prior to being made. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43Schenectady County Community College – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-11)
… effectively to adequately safeguard College assets for the period September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2013. … Board of Trustees. The College’s operating expenditures for the 2013-14 year were approximately $29.5 million. Key … Recommendations Ensure all College employees responsible for cash collections deposit receipts timely and according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/06/27/schenectady-county-community-college-internal-controls-over-selectedLeaves of Absence and Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Leaves of absence without pay; Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave taken under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/leaves-absence-and-service-creditTravel Advisory No. 7
… Subject: Updated IRS Mileage Rates Guidance: The Internal Revenue Service issued new standard mileage rates for 2018. The standard rate for personal vehicle … Operations Chapter XIII, Section 4.C -Travel Mileage Rates Chapter XIII, Section 8.A -Moving Mileage Rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/7-updated-mileage-ratesOpinion 2006-4
… term of these particular letters of credit. (Letter from Hon. Hugh T. Farley, Senator, New York State Senate, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… official in New York surrendered her pension as a penalty for corruption while in office. Summary of three audits … village funds and misappropriated more than $1.1 million for personal gain. The former clerk-treasurer was able to … enabled the former clerk-treasurer to abuse her position for personal gain. Payroll The board did not ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state law and Department of … regulations. Auditors determined 39 of the 312 (13%) water outlets identified at select areas were not sampled or … sampling and remedial action plans that identified all water outlets for sampling or which water outlets they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Administrative Hearings
… Administration Bureau must receive your written request for a hearing within four months of the date of this letter. … (if an in-person hearing will be held) or instructions for participating in your hearing using Webex, and a brief … of the hearing request acknowledgement letter. You may ask for an extension by sending Hearing Administration a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … The New York State Health Insurance Program administered by the State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped dramatically over the past five … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Homeless veterans declined from 5,765 in 2011 to 1,248 individuals in 2016 in New York, a decrease of 78.4 percent during the … The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped dramatically over the past five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransArea #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… computing environment should dictate the content and number of policies necessary. A small entity with … key that has also been acquired: (1) Social Security number; (2) driver’s license number or non-driver identification card number; or (3) account number, credit or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policyStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followCapital Asset Management (Follow-Up)
… (OGS or Office) provides essential support services for the operation of State government. Under Chapter 405 of the Laws of 1981 (Law), the State is responsible for establishing and maintaining custody of a comprehensive capital asset reporting system that allows for monitoring and reporting of the State’s capital assets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/capital-asset-management-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers (Follow-Up) (2025-F-21) The 21st Century Cures Act mandated that managed … Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2025-F-10) The Department of Health … to identify when a third-party health insurance (TPHI) carrier may be responsible for payments for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… December 7, 2016. Background The Office is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support … receives federal funds under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to provide benefits and … which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment (prohibited locations). 1 In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsNew York State Employees and Federal Funding – Federal Funding and New York
… a mix of State and federal funds. Federal funding pays for State workers to carry out essential activities, such as … of services like workforce training and in-home care for older New Yorkers; and prevention of fraud in use of … Are Federally Funded, SFY 2025 Note: Federal funding for Department of Labor (DOL) staffing is primarily for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-employees-and-federal-funding