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Internal Controls for Tax Collection Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we discuss internal controls over the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting responsibilities for tax collection in Towns and Villages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/internal-controls-for-tax-collection-11-10-2021.pdfMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… well as the rules and policies set forth by the Department of Health (Department) and the State Education Department. … 50,060 claims on behalf of 706 recipients. The Doctor was listed as the prescriber on 31,351 (63 percent) of the 50,060 … or illegal use; Three claims, totaling $485, for medications for a recipient who was deceased at the time the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriberMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… services refer to health care services provided in the home, medical offices, clinics, and other freestanding sites. … custodial. For example, laboratory, physical therapy, and home health care are typical ancillary services. Medicaid … Department of Health: Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims (2011-S-43) Department of Health: Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… across New York are protecting students from harassment and discrimination, according to a follow-up report released … problem that can cause lasting damage to a child’s health and well-being. We need to make sure we are doing everything … the State Education Department for acting on my audit and strengthening its efforts to enforce the Dignity for All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up) (2024-F-13)
To assess the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Report 2021-N-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f13.pdfGreen Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… not only encourage the creation of new jobs related to clean energy and energy efficiency, but they can also affect … climate change and creating green jobs that power a clean energy innovation economy,” said Julie Tighe, president … the goals of the act will require significant changes in homes, businesses, transport and infrastructure that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkResponsible Contractor Policy Annual Report Years for 2019 and 2020
For years 2019 and 2020, there was a total of $114,368,512 in qualifying contracts, of which 100% were awarded to Responsible Contractors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/responsible-contractor-policy-annual-report-2019-2020.pdfDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… The securities industry earned profits of $9.3 billion in the first half of 2016, which puts it on course for higher … The securities industry earned profits of $93 billion in the first half of 2016 which puts it on course for higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Attorney Paul Czajka said. "In doing so, he undermined much of the good he did in helping and providing assistance to so many … 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/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… Local sales tax collections across New York grew 6 percent in the first six months of … "Local sales tax growth is showing sustained improvement across much of the state," DiNapoli said. "The upcoming … year, but this was mostly due to technical adjustments. Across New York, economic factors that may have impacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State - 2022 Annual Report
This report summarizes data for fiscal year 2020, the most recent data reported by IDAs through the Public Authorities Reporting Information System. The report also contains a brief discussion of local development corporations, a related type of local authority.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/performance-of-idas-in-nys-2022-annual-report.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… with incorrect information pertaining to other health insurance coverage that recipients had; $937,424 in … clinic, durable medical equipment, transportation, and eye care services; $333,504 in improper payments identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… Authority (MTA) is facing the greatest crisis in its long history, with few viable options without federal funding to … Authority is facing the greatest crisis in its long history with few viable options without federal funding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… (CSD) in Suffolk County and Mount Vernon School District (SD) in Westchester County. Four districts were designated as … (New Suffolk CSD, Harrisville CSD, and Mount Vernon SD). Four school districts (East Ramapo CSD, New Suffolk CSD, Rensselaer City SD and Wyandanch Union Free SD) have been in fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (2019-S-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s2-response.pdfDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling cases properly, putting at-risk New Yorkers potentially in harm’s way, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling cases properly putting atrisk New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… or abuse of public resources is intolerable. My thanks to DA Perfetti and the New York State Police for their continued … of Town Supervisor, when he committed his crimes,” said DA Perfetti. Brown was sentenced after pleading guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for Feb. 2014
… the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-feb-2014Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (2020-S-35)
To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s35.pdfPayments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-11). Background Our initial … Determine the extent of implementation of 3 recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy-follow