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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … generate sufficient cash inflow to meet its obligations in a timely manner. In addition, the board has not yet developed … a result, the district’s reported fund balance increased from approximately $8 million for the fiscal year ended 2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0VII.10.G Cash Advance Shortages and Overages – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… by submitting an AP voucher for reimbursement to bring the account in balance. Pursuant to Chapter XII, Section 10.E - Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets of this Guide, if … by submitting an AP voucher for reimbursement to bring the account in balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10g-cash-advance-shortages-and-overagesDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved one … before their service retirement date is effective. This window exists to give the member time to change their mind … the current state of emergency through May 16. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers this holiday season to read the fine print on gift cards for details about fees … ask whether fees apply. DiNapoli also reminds recipients to spend their new gift cards in a timely manner, otherwise the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… three years to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) already overdue and over budget post-9/11 security … Superstorm Sandy, the cost of phase 1 had increased from $591 million to $883 million, largely because the cost of the … that have been completed. In addition, the New York City Police Department is monitoring video feeds from 1,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel imposed today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard … more than $1.4 million from his client’s estate. Now, a judge has ordered him to repay the estate and spend two years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… Access to State Contracts The Office of General Services (OGS) awards contracts for a vast array of goods and services … for local governments and school districts. You can view OGS contracts on its website at www.ogs.ny.gov , or register to receive email notices on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesHomeland Security Grant Program – Federal Funding and New York
… threat, high-density urban areas. According to a study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), New York … Mexico borders and international water borders. Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis FIGURE 2 – … $ 38.3 Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding. Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/homeland-security-grant-programWindows Domain Administration and Management (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Windows Domain Administration and Management (Report … ultimately control access and authorization in a Microsoft Windows environment, it is vital to ensure that appropriate … recommendations included in our initial audit report Windows Domain Administration and Management Report 2022S19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/windows-domain-administration-and-management-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2115
… 6, 2023, via the PayServ Bulletin Board and New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). Agency Actions Agencies should notify … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Services mailbox. Please reference Bulletin No.2115 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2115-paycheck-distribution-april-6-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-42
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Department of Transportation instructions for processing … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-42-2023-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2022-2023Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-44
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Department of Transportation instructions for processing the 2024 CallOut Response Payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-44-2024-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2023-2024Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates … the Department did not collect an estimated $95.1 million in available rebates during our audit period. We determined … Medicaid program was entitled. We also identified errors in the drug rebate invoicing process that prevented the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebates-followSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… of New York signed into law the ReCharge New York (RNY) power program as part of Chapter 60 (part CC) of the Laws of 2011 (Law). RNY power is to be allocated to businesses and not-for-profits … makes available 910 megawatts (MW) of economic development power, 50 percent to be purchased by the New York Power …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns
… managed care organizations and hospitals for low birth weight newborn claims. The audit covered the period April 1, … April 1, 2012, MCOs receive a “Supplemental Low Birth Weight Newborn Capitation Payment” (low birth weight kick payment) for each enrolled newborn weighing less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/02/medicaid-program-overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weightContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… and the Authority set annual goals of 20 percent to 26 percent for the 2011-12 through 2014-15 fiscal years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesMedicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program in 1990. The program requires drug manufacturers to pay … Congress also created the 340B Drug Pricing Program in 1992. The 340B program requires drug manufacturers to … These errors, if left undetected, could have resulted in $10.7 million in uncollected rebates. In response to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-programCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… safeguard patients through requests for required criminal history background checks when hiring unlicensed persons in … care positions. Our audit covered the period of April 1, 2014 through March 3, 2017. Background The Department, … New York State arrest information. Between April 1, 2014 and December 7, 2016, the Department received 563,548 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… Bureau did not monitor project construction (e.g., conduct site visits), including whether Districts began construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followMedicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when individuals … State Medicaid program, administered by the Department of Health (Department), provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments