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DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… Associates, Inc. (PMA), charged Downstate $83,156 in questionable travel and lodging expenses, exceeding the … questionable expenses and ethical lapses that have no place in state government,” DiNapoli said. “Auditors found … in monthly hotel costs and expensive dinners on the public’s dime at a time when Downstate was supposed to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsBrighton Fire District No. 5 - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-60)
… and a proper use of District money. Key Findings The Board and District officials could not demonstrate … costs of approximately $58,000 were not pre-approved and the Board did not authorize per diem payments of … and other questionable payments. Properly audit all claims for payment. Properly establish and pay per diem amounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/13/brighton-fire-district-no-5-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-60SUNY Bulletin No. SU-270
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in the dues structure. Affected Employees SUNY employees represented by UUP in Bargaining Unit 08 Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-270-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureSUNY Bulletin No. SU-212
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in the dues structure. Affected Employees Employees represented by UUP in Bargaining Unit 08 Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated … Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of a change in the dues structure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-212-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureSUNY Bulletin No. SU-226
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in the dues structure. Affected Employees SUNY employees represented by UUP in Bargaining Unit 08 Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated … Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of a change in the dues structure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-226-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureState Agencies Bulletin No. 1176
… Tool Allowance Payment through PayServ or by Standard Voucher: Standard Voucher The agency will issue a separate check to reimburse … payments using the receipted method, paid by Standard Voucher will not be included in the employee’s taxable gross …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1176-2012-tool-allowance-payment-csea-operational-services-unit-bargainingTown of Jefferson – Selected Financial Operations (2014M-332)
… was to examine selected financial operations of the Town for the period January 1, 2013 through July 15, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $1 million. Key Findings The … and Supervisor did not ensure that all disbursements were for Town purposes and that all water rents were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/13/town-jefferson-selected-financial-operations-2014m-332DiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… is not adequately monitoring the state’s most dangerous sex offenders, often failing to make the minimum number of … DiNapoli. The audit examined compliance with the state’s Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) at regional … regulations, DOCCS is responsible for closely monitoring sex offenders’ compliance with court-ordered conditions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete inventory of non-revenue service vehicles, and to determine whether the … sustain or extend their useful life. At SFS, PM includes annual and light service operations inspections, the timing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesPlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
Determine whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted investment policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/plattekill-2020-143.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1211
… Pay or leave of Absence with a reason of Military Stipend on the eligibility date of 11/14/12 (Institution) and be … who otherwise met the eligibility requirements but are on an approved Leave of Absence on the eligibility date, except for those on Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1211-2012-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-payment-certainOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans
… Objectives To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and … receive water from public water supply systems in New York State. State Public Health Law §1125 (Law) requires community … vitality. Several states – such as Florida, Nevada, Maine, and California – have been the target of hackers who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/27/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plansUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Purpose To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP waived Empire Plan … claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP (Hudson Valley), a non-participating provider that has two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpOpinion 91-26
… to prepare plans and designs for the construction of a new library building. You have informed us that both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Opinion 2002-6
… property owners based solely on highway failing to meet qualifications for designation as seasonal limited use highway) -- Seasonal … for access. The fact that a town highway fails to meet the qualifications for designation as a seasonal limited use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Horseheads (Village) officials properly audited claims and … audit all claims or authorize disbursements. As a result, payments were made for unsupported, duplicate and/or improper … for 140 purchases totaling $44,547. Ensure the Village’s procurement policy was followed for three purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care
… a monthly premium for each Medicaid recipient enrolled in managed care, and the managed care plans pay providers for … types of managed care. Most recipients are enrolled in mainstream managed care plans (Plans), which provide … for newborn-related medical services. Generally, a child born to a mother enrolled in a Plan should be enrolled in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-careClymer Central School District – Payroll (2023M-168)
Determine whether Clymer Central School District (District) employee compensation payments were accurate, approved and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/clymer-central-school-district-2023-168.pdfBarker Central School District - Payroll (2023M-19)
Determine whether Barker Central School District (District) employee compensation payments were accurate, approved and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/barker-central-school-district-2023-19.pdfMassena Central School District - Selected Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-71)
Determine whether District officials properly disbursed payments for dental benefits, third-party administrative fees and utilities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/massena-2019-71.pdf