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Oversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… smoke detectors, dirty bathroom vents, a loaded power strip plugged into another loaded power strip, missing outlet covers, and water-damaged ceilings with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Chazy , Village of Freeville , Village of Silver … reassess certain revenue estimates, including: mortgage tax, income surcharge tax, parking violation fines and fees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… Buie, a Brooklyn resident, for stealing over $22,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local … an elaborate scheme to steal his deceased mother’s pension," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks … the New York State and Local Retirement System." "Stealing pension benefits from a deceased family member is not a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… January 2008 and December 2012, 1,137 flags were issued on these highway bridges. The Authority does not use the term … Management and Oversight of Structural Defects on Highway Bridges (2012-F-18) Thruway Authority: Inspecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax ( 2018-S-28 ). About the Program Petroleum Business Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followControlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… not be supported with written authorization. The lock out function (i.e., an internal control that helps prevent … policy guidance regarding the utilization of the lock out function and what procedures must be followed to bypass … control. Periodically review the bypassing of the lock out function and determine the appropriateness of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3Medicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… of Health (Department) administers the Medicaid program in New York State. Medicaid provides a wide range of medical … the course of this audit, our fieldwork was temporarily suspended to avoid interfering with reviews conducted by … company used other providers’ Medicaid identification numbers to gain unauthorized access to the eMedNY claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andOpinion 88-4
… of foster parents and make reasonable expenditures for such refreshments. You ask whether a county may provide refreshments for trainees participating in a county foster parent training … rules and regulations prescribing certain requirements for authorized agencies operating foster home programs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Furthermore, the audit found ORA did not exercise its full authority to collect outstanding fines in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, except for matters described … services revenues totaling $1,025,786 developed based on an average of conservative and expected revenue models. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 422.2
… and distributed to employees. When an employee is enrolled in direct deposit, funds are automatically deposited into the … or Exchange, to process a paycheck reversal for employees in direct deposit until the funds are successfully recovered … and it is determined they are not entitled to the funds in a paycheck distributed via direct deposit, agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/4222-revised-direct-deposit-delete-and-reversalsExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Report 2021-S-36 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) … the State’s Medicaid program. DOH uses two methods to pay for Medicaid services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed … disabilities—oxygen equipment rentals are subject to a 36-month rental limit (i.e., capped rental). The objective of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part C Claims
… To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on Medicare Part C claims for recipients covered by Medicare Advantage Plans. The audit covered the period from May 2018 through April 2023. About the Program Under Medicare Part C, private insurance companies administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/medicaid-program-overpayments-medicare-part-c-claimsDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… nurses in CFY 2024, and then reducing temporary nurses by 880 positions. Spending on temporary staff declined from $410 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitalsThe Tourism Industry in New York City
… Employment in the tourism industry declined by 89,000 jobs (31.4 percent) to 194,200 in 2020, from a record 283,200 jobs in 2019. Tourism accounts for 7.2 percent of total … private sector wages. Tourism indirectly supported 376,800 jobs in 2019. In 2019, leisure travelers accounted for 80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/tourism-industry-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 517
… recoverable using the OVP Earn Code or the AC230. In this case, the negative retroactive adjustment may be re-generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/517-april-1-2004-salary-and-other-increases-employees-represented-publicYork Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… January 1, 2012 through October 30, 2013. Background The York Fire Department is located in the Town of York in Livingston County. The Department contracts with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mShelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… Background The Shelby Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Town of Shelby, Orleans County, and contracts with the … Audit claims and ensure that approved claims are listed in the official proceedings of the Board. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialPultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Williamson, Wayne County, in … Law. The Board does not review monthly bank statements and the related reconciliations and canceled check images. The Board did not complete, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations