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Copiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
Determine whether Copiague Fire District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods, services and professional service providers and ensured that no conflict of interest existed in the procurement process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/copiague-district-2020-114.pdfImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up) (2021-F-4)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Report 2018-S-65).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f4.pdfAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up) (2019-F-51) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of the Contract with With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (2015-S-88).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f51-response.pdfReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center (2020-S-56)
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) adequately monitors and properly approves reimbursement of claims by homeless shelter providers, such as Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s56.pdfPelham Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-134)
Determine whether Pelham Union Free School District (District) officials established adequate controls over user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss, and adopted an adequate IT contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/pelham-2021-134.pdfCity of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
Determine whether the City of Hornell (City) Common Council (Council) provided sufficient oversight of the Business Improvement District (BID) to ensure it operated in accordance with the BID Plan (Plan).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hornell-2018-38.pdfEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up) (2017-F-11) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Report 2013-S-1) ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f11-response.pdfEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up) (2017-F-11)
To determine the implementation status of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Report 2013-S-1) ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f11.pdfPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (2019-S-15) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s15-response.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up) (2024-F-26)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our audit report, Medicaid Program: Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Report 2022-S-16).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f26.pdfOpinion 92-9
… compliance with subpoena for pre-trial questioning) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Court or Other Tribunal" (meaning for … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-o; CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §3101 et seq .: A volunteer firefighter appearing … this, its proper business, by its proper officers, viz., attorneys and counsel to present and manage the business, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9Opinion 94-15
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (by school district of extraclassroom and endowment moneys) SCHOOL … and endowment funds, including donations made to a school district from private sources in the form of gift, grant or … provided for by law, must be invested by the school district in accordance with General Municipal Law, §11. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-15Opinion 89-47
… the area of the fire district, as extended. This is in reply to your letter concerning the proposed extension of a … section 172-d provides the requisite statutory authority for the dissolution of the two fire protection districts and … same time as town taxes. Section 181 makes no provision for the allocation of any costs, including those for debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-47DiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by … New Yorks public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionInteractive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)
To assist Limited English Proficiency LEP individuals and provide equal access to government programs and services Executive Order 26 issued on October 6 2011 established a statewide language access policy in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-maps-language-access-service-needs-statewide-2022-s-38Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare. The … program. Individuals who are eligible or appear eligible for Medicare are required to apply for Medicare as a … control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicareXII.1 Expenditures Overview – XII. Expenditures
… overview of: Expenditure Policies Record Retention Payment Certification Requirements Agency Payment Preparation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii1-expenditures-overviewLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… $19.6 billion increased by 19.1%, or $3.1 billion, in 2021 compared to last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This was the highest annual increase on record after a historic low in 2020 when local sales tax collections declined by 10%. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. … technology, and security at both the state and county levels. In June 2018, the BOE received $19.5 million in HAVA Security Grant funds. Key Findings Generally, the BOE has utilized available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and information are appropriately … over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and information are appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations