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Village of Voorheesville – Claims Processing (2014M-135)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s internal controls … 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. Background The Village of Voorheesville is located in Albany County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/25/village-voorheesville-claims-processing-2014m-135Village of Sharon Springs – Water Accountability (2014M-148)
… the Village’s water operations for the period June 1, 2012 through March 10, 2014. Background The Village of Sharon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/09/26/village-sharon-springs-water-accountability-2014m-148Town of Fishkill – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-246-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 25, 2015, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in February 2014. Background The … and $383,957, respectively. Results of Review Based on our limited procedures, it appears that the Town has made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/19/town-fishkill-audit-follow-2013m-246-fSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… work in helping us hold Mr. Brown accountable.” DiNapoli’s probe began after the Tupper Lake VFD discovered Brown’s … response is included in the final audit report, which can be viewed here: … 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/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… in cash withdrawals and advances from the fire company's credit and debit cards to gamble at casinos in the Finger … She was arrested on Friday by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and is being prosecuted by Ontario County District … 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/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… to a one-count indictment charging her with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, before Supreme Court … Cizik will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison on March 13, 2015. Cizik admitted to stealing $121,772.72 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsThe Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The State Court of Appeals determined that NYSLRS benefits that are acquired … information about a DRO issued by other states, see Out-of-State Orders .) A DRO is a court order issued after a final judgment of divorce that provides the ex-spouse of a member with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… defense-in-depth. These concepts highlight the importance of looking at internal controls both individually and … triad refers to an information security model comprised of three main components: confidentiality, integrity and … Each component represents a fundamental objective of information security. The CIA triad is a well-known model …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsEmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits
… whether EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. overpaid dental claims for members covered by two subscriber plans under the New … EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. (Emblem) to process and pay claims for services on behalf of the New York State Dental Insurance … benefits (COB) is a process health insurance companies use for paying health care claims when an individual is covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/08/emblemhealth-plan-inc-overpayments-services-requiring-coordination-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… and the New York State Police, today announced the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for allegedly … in the Second Degree. “McLain allegedly took advantage of his volunteer position and the citizens of Lake Luzerne’s trust to line his own pockets at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubXIX.1.D Project Costing Terminology – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… and the activities shall provide specific detail about the payment or grant (e.g. hospital program, local road and … from processing. This is used as a temporary way to stop transactions from processing on a grant that has an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1d-project-costing-terminologyDiNapoli: Former Throop Supervisor Pays Full Restitution After Pleading Guilty to Felony for Stealing $11,000 from Town
… The former Town of Throop Supervisor, William Tarby, paid full restitution as part of his sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing $11,000 … larceny and official misconduct in January, and as part of his plea agreement, cannot seek public office again. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-throop-supervisor-pays-full-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-felony-stealing-11000DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chenango County District Attorney Michael Ferrarese, and the New York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln, for … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in state pension payments meant for her deceased grandmother, … utility accounts. Russell pleaded guilty in Erie County Court before Judge Paul Wojtaszek. Her sentencing is … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… of behavior will not go unnoticed or unpunished.” Johnson’s misdeeds were detailed through an audit and investigation by the State Comptroller’s office. Auditors and investigators found that from 2008 to … 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/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2022 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13Medicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. Many of the State’s Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… of the checks and money orders submitted for deposit must match the document total and the amount entered into SFS. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… New York State Police today announced that Valerie White, of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in … degree (Class C Felony) for allegedly stealing $51,532.64 of her late mother’s pension payments. “Ms. White thought she … face consequences for their criminal actions.” “The theft of public funds is simply inexcusable. I applaud Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… – in some cases up to ten per pregnancy. In a single case, unnecessary CINs permitted eMedNY to make $4,796 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health