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DiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… access. But ISPs may report that an entire census block is served by broadband even if it only offers a connection of 25 Mbps service to one location on that block. In remote areas, a census block can encompass hundreds of square miles. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessTown of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether goods and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key Findings Town officials: … bidding requirements for 15 of 18 tested purchase and public works contracts totaling $10.6 million. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8Town of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… financial operations. All nine balance sheet accounts for 2022 and six accounts (67 percent) for 2023 were not accurate. Two accounts were overstated by a … not agree with general ledger cash balances at month-end for 18 of the 40 (45 percent) bank reconciliations we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care
… Medicaid made improper fee-for-service claim payments for pharmacy services covered by recipients’ managed care plans. … provided to their enrollees. Prior to October 2011, pharmacy benefits were reimbursed through the fee-for-service … care coverage. However, beginning October 1, 2011, most pharmacy benefits were covered by managed care plans, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/05/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-careDavenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… There were no records to support the collection of hall rental receipts. As a result, the Board of Fire … (Treasurer) or we are unable to verify whether all hall rental receipts were collected and deposited in a … but does not. Key Recommendations Establish controls over hall rental activity. Prepare and provide monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147Town of Lewis – Highway Purchases (2014M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Highway Department’s purchasing practices for the period of January 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013. Background The … The purpose of our audit was to review the Highway Departments purchasing practices for the period of January 1 2012 through November 30 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/06/town-lewis-highway-purchases-2014m-103DiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… The defendant, Shannon Countryman, 46, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and forgery in the third … Town Court. She is due back in court on March 26, 2025. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Other Bulletin No. 16
… plan monies. Management Confidential (MC) employees at SCF who leave State service are also eligible for … Plans should be directed to the agency’s budget examiner at the Division of the Budget. Questions regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-16-repayment-compensation-taken-2012-2013-deficit-reductionX.5.B Requesting a Single Payment Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… the New York State Single Payment Vendor ID Request form. Submit the New York State Single Payment Vendor ID Request form to the VMU via fax at (518) 402-4212 or email at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x5b-requesting-single-payment-vendor-idMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… audit was to determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place … which direct that the Comptroller and the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles ascertain the annual amount of expenses … March 31, 2014. Background The Department administers the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act (Security Act) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-fiscalDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… by up to $250 annually over five years, and proposes the DREAM Act to make certain undocumented immigrants eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightVillage of Sherman – Treasurer’s Cash Receipts (2019M-39)
… Treasurer recorded and deposited all collections received in an accurate manner. Key Findings The former Treasurer did not record and deposit collections in an accurate manner. The former Treasurer did not deposit more than $20,000 in recorded real property taxes, water, sewer and general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/04/22/village-sherman-treasurers-cash-receipts-2019m-39Capital One Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine the purpose of 15 unauthorized bank accounts established by the Metropolitan Transportation … To determine the purpose of 15 unauthorized bank accounts established by the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accountsDefinitions – Contribution Stabilization Program
… by the total billable salary from all participating employers in a system for the fiscal year. Employer’s Average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/definitionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 331
… previous 7 calendar days and will be available on Monday of the following week. Agency Responsibility All agencies, … should review this report each week and provide a copy of the applicable page to the employee. To determine the start date of the garnishment, refer to Paycheck or Garn Spec panels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/331-new-reveal-reports-replace-garnishment-notification-lettersSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… (Department) properly oversees the Migrant Education Program (Program) to ensure that it complies with all requirements and achieves its program goals. Background The Migrant Education Program … Education Department properly oversees Migrant Education Program to ensure it complies with all requirements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-programAdirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
… adequate information technology (IT) controls over the District’s network to help safeguard personal, private, … written service level agreement (SLA) to clearly identify the provider’s responsibilities and specific services to be … adequate IT controls to manage network user accounts. Of the 343 network accounts reviewed, 64 accounts were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/adirondack-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-61New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… Members (Report 2019-S-32 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), … Plan’s hospital benefits. Civil Service maintains the New York Benefits Eligibility and Accounting System (NYBEAS), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/27/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesRochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-1)
… Purpose of Budget Review The objective of this review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Rochester City … numerous interested stakeholders called upon this office to provide an independent review of the District’s finances. … situation, Comptroller DiNapoli immediately deployed staff to begin a review. Key Findings Due to several inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/23/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-1Medicaid Program – Overpayments of Hospitals' Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions
… overpaid hospitals by reimbursing for higher levels of medical care than those actually provided to patients. The … March 31, 2010. Background Medicaid recipients in need of inpatient hospital care are provided a full range of necessary diagnostic, palliative and therapeutic care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/25/medicaid-program-overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions