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Focus on Identity Theft
… in New York State between 2019 and 2021. (Source: Federal Trade Commission) Here are ways to protect yourself from … with “https” (rather than “http”) and a lock icon near browser location field. Don’t click on links received … in unsolicited email. Resources Federal Resources Federal Trade Commission (FTC): File complaints and create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftOverview – Membership and Enrollment
… About NYSLRS The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is one of the largest … United States with more than 1.2 million members, retirees and beneficiaries. NYSLRS has long been recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overviewMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2011 Through September 30, 2011
… live in New York State; and Improper claims for certain clinic services, physician-administered drugs, and vision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2011-through-september-30-2011Whispering Pines Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… special education provider of center- and home-based services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in … sites (Delanson, Cobleskill, and Amsterdam, New York). Its Director and owner is Dr. Martha Frank (Director). Whispering … included: $71,397 in personal service costs consisting of salary and fringe benefits paid to the Director’s husband and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/whispering-pines-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFinger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by Finger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy (Happiness House) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … ended June 30, 2013. Background Happiness House, a not-for-profit organization located in the Finger Lakes region of … disabilities in Geneva, Canandaigua, and Waterloo, NY. Happiness House is reimbursed for preschool special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/finger-lakes-united-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… These enterprises must also be authorized to do business in New York State and registered under the State's M/WBE … of maintenance supplies (such as paint, padlocks, plumbing supplies, and safety equipment) through AIW, a … However, the extent of any "value-added" by AIW's role in these transactions is not readily apparent; especially in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesRochester Childfirst Network – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Preschool Integrated Special Class services to 56 children with learning disabilities from ten school districts in Monroe County. Monroe County pays tuition to RCN for its preschool special education services using reimbursement rates set by SED; the State, in turn, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/rochester-childfirst-network-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHTA of New York, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2014. Background HTA is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider located in Westchester … the ages of three and five years. HTA is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … that HTA reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/hta-new-york-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNew York State Health Insurance Program – Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up)
… covers over 1.2 million active and retired State and participating organizations’ employees and their dependents. … elect lower-cost Individual coverage or waive coverage). Participating organizations (such as local government … 7, 2021. The audit objective was to determine whether participating organizations and members were paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverage-followOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… CTE prepares students to succeed in future careers by introducing them to workplace competencies and providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsOversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Report 2016-S-98 ). About … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… of personal expenses. The District retained an independent contractor to perform the duties of Secretary-Treasurer. Town … public offices and may not be delegated to an independent contractor. During our 16-month audit period, the District … and qualified public officer, rather than an independent contractor. Ensure that there is a comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSaratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… and Federal aid. The County’s 2013 budget for Maplewood Manor Nursing Home is approximately $26 million, funded … the fund used to account for the operations of Maplewood Manor (the County-run nursing home) have shown negative … County are a result of the operating deficits in Maplewood Manor caused by the increasing costs to run the facility. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235Oracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for acquiring building space … did not demonstrate that it used an appropriate process to ensure it obtained a suitable building site at a … site or alternative sites. Consequently, the School agreed to an arrangement requiring it to pay more than $5.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… balance, to balance its budget. The City could potentially face a shortfall of approximately $1.7 million in revenue if … remain at 2016-17 levels. The City could potentially face a shortfall of $515,000 if revenue estimates from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11Town of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… surplus fund balance. The Board has not adopted a breach notification policy, a disaster recovery plan, or a … multi-year financial and capital plan. Adopt a breach notification policy and a comprehensive disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… review issued in May 2016. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue … for an unrealized property sale; modified estimates of beach charges; authorized a proposed increase in sanitation … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1779 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9Village of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… online banking, disaster recovery, equipment disposal, and breach notification. The Village’s unaccounted-for water for … recovery, equipment disposal/sanitization, and data breach notification. Ensure that water production and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Town’s financial condition and examine selected operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … composed of the Town Supervisor and four Council Members. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, the Town’s reported expenditures totaled about $208,000 for the town-wide and town-outside-village general funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryTown of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Board oversight and information technology (IT) … an effective system of internal controls over payroll, to ensure that the Town has properly classified its Fair … amount of fund balance that would be available and used to balance the budget. These inaccurate budgets led to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105