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Village of Herkimer – Water and Sewer Financial Operations Audit Follow-Up (2019M-102-F)
… of Herkimer’s (Village’s) progress, as of March 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2019. Background The Village of Herkimer (Village) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/06/28/village-herkimer-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-audit-follow-2019m-102-fImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine … are enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare (referred to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followDiNapoli Calls for Long-Needed State Debt Reform
… the nation’s highest debt levels, largely because measures to restrict the excessive use of debt have been circumvented … this debt is projected by the Division of the Budget to increase by $26 billion, or 42%, from $61.9 billion in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 to $88 billion in SFY 2026-27. A new report by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-calls-long-needed-state-debt-reformState Agencies Bulletin No. 2088
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the following maximum contribution … for Deferred Compensation will increase from $20,500.00 to $22,500.00. An additional 50 and Over Catch-Up deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. Employees in this age bracket …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2088-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2023DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest … “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax revenues, and so far receipts have been higher than initially expected,”DiNapoli said. “The state is in a strong fiscal position but there is volatility that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… “New York City released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Executive Budget … uncertainty in the financial plan outyears.” … New York City released its Fiscal Year FY 2023 Executive Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetDiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… to assist New Yorkers in need. My office will follow the money to ensure federal funds are getting where they are … Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum, “With such large sums of money coming to New York through the American Rescue Plan and … detailed disclosure so the public can further track how money is being spent. We encourage local governments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… A Buffalo City School District technician was sentenced today … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney … report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/schools/2015/buffalo.pdf Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianVI.2.C Budget Journal Transactions – VI. Budgets
… Commitment Control (KK) module, budget journals are used to record the budget control records based upon the enacted … purpose. Budget Journals are used by: State Agencies to establish/maintain budgetary control records for the … denied by either DOB or OSC. OSC BSAO Budgets and Spending to establish/maintain the required budgetary control records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2c-budget-journal-transactionsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… and removed when required, are safely maintained, and have valid operating permits. The audit covered the period … other responsible parties to protect people and property on city sidewalks during construction and demolition … of sheds. Hazardous conditions that are not corrected can have severe consequences, as in the case of a pedestrian …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. However, auditors found that the original budgets … School District, New Lebanon Central School District and York Central School District). The missing information … original budget information that was easy to locate. Three of the 13 districts (Grand Island Central School District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … in their homes and communities. MLTC plans offer a range of services, such as home health care, nursing home care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-followCopiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… or abstain or recuse himself from approving claims and warrants. The District has been contracting with the company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryPelham Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-134)
… officials established adequate controls over user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss, and … did not establish adequate controls over user accounts to help prevent against unauthorized use, access, and loss, … did not adopt an adequate IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were communicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/pelham-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-134City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… Business Improvement District (BID) to ensure it operated in accordance with the BID Plan (Plan). Key Findings The … the Council cannot evaluate the BID’s effectiveness in achieving program goals or ensure the appropriate use of … management association (Association). Monitor the manner in which the Association used BID funds, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… claims by homeless shelter providers, such as Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center. The audit covered the period … 627 shelters and 195 shelter providers. According to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development’s … reimbursements to Local Districts for homeless housing total in the billions of dollars, generally increasing each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followOverview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… out travel and conference policy, specifically designed for your operations, is the foundation for establishing effective control over travel and conference … travel forms; using credit cards and cash advances to pay for travel; extension of travel for personal reasons; travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewTravel and Conference Expense Management – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… One of the purposes of this guide is to provide you with an overview of key elements that you should consider when developing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense