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Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist (Follow-Up)
… enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for the elderly and disabled. Individuals enrolled in both … “dual-eligible.” Medicare is generally the primary payer for medical services provided to dual-eligible people. As the … audit found that Medicaid overpaid Mr. Amir $146,225 for 3,837 claims that were submitted to the Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/improper-payments-physical-therapist-followSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the high-cost travelers in the State as well as other … of New York at Binghamton (University) employees for audit with travel expenditures totaling $839,204: six … However, we were only able to audit the expenses incurred for these seven employees from June 14, 2009 and March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Mission Statement and Performance Measures
… New York State. The Canal Corporation is responsible for a 524-mile canal system. The Authority indicated that its … to develop a mission statement and performance measures for evaluating their operations. Key Findings The Authority's … Authority has not set performance and accountability goals for 13 of the 15 performance measures in quantitative terms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Department … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 … of the agreements on to the prescription drug program. For the audit period, January 1, 2010 through December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/01/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… of the Act, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) created regulations to promote standards for the … and residential domestic violence (DV) programs. OCFS’ Division of Child Welfare and Community Services … of Prevention, Permanency and Program Support at the OCFS Central Office, which is tasked with the licensing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… – between 2007 and 2018. The Office administers programs for the State’s low-income residents and provides support to … compliance with applicable rules and regulations. For 2018, Local Districts submitted $2 billion in gross claims to the Office for homeless housing reimbursement. Key Findings The Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up)
… of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is responsible for administering the Advantage After School Program … of activities. OCFS awards contracts to eligible not-for-profit community and faith-based organizations … the Maximum Average Daily Attendance (MADA). Contracts are for five years and range between $80,000 and $280,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 37
… are appropriate and only legitimate expenses are paid for. However, some agencies have not reconciled their credit … you when reconciling the outstanding charges. References: For job aids and additional guidance, access SFS Secure . For information related to the reconciliation process, see: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/37-reconciliation-credit-card-transactionsCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023-24. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 1893
… New Earnings Code Description ARO Adj Retro Raise for OT and RCL ARC Adjust Retro Raise for C19 OT OSC has created the following Earnings Codes in … the agency: New Earnings Code Description AOR Adjustment for OT and RCL ACO Adjustment for C-19 Overtime Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1893-reporting-adjustments-overtimeWest Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… activities or determine whether all disbursements were for appropriate Department purposes. Furthermore, the … such as deposit slips or issue required receipts, for all deposited revenues totaling $225,198. Record 18 … in the accounting software. Obtain any Board approval for 24 disbursements totaling $113,194 or Board approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104CUNY Bulletin No. CU-190
… Theatre Technician 018284 Theatre Technician Specialist Holiday Schedule Description CNY5 CUNY Theatre Tech Earnings … for the titles using the new job codes, earnings programs, holiday schedule, union code, bargaining unit, and benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-190-newly-established-bargaining-unit-iatse-local-one-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… address to improve Centro’s information security program for cardholder data and to help ensure it meets PCI … officials incorrectly certified some students as eligible for state financial aid awards. Incorrect certifications … and providing $125.3 million in combined discounts for a hospital and supermarket. NYSIF priced the premiums …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… with second degree obstructing governmental administration for destroying town records. In December 2020, the … The board did not ensure required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. The board also did not … services. As a result, officials did not seek competition for six professional service providers receiving payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Appoints Anastasia Titarchuk Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… of two decades she worked in a variety of roles on Wall Street, including emerging markets, interest rates trading … joined DiNapoli’s office in 2011 as part of the Fund’s ARS team and served as Deputy CIO under then-CIO Vicki Fuller. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-appoints-anastasia-titarchuk-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… contracts. Errors occurred in the leave records maintained for 24 of the 33 (73 percent) employees tested. The district overpaid seven employees $29,686 for unused leave accruals. Owego-Apalachin Central School … education programs (IEP). Auditors reviewed IEPs for 28 students who received services in 2018-19. They found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Continue to Exceed Projections
… improve its long-term fiscal stability and better prepare for future uncertainties. The state should use these revenues to bolster reserves or for pay-as-you-go funding for critical infrastructure projects. Cash report findings: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-continue-exceed-projectionsCaledonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-102-F)
… the Board and District officials did not properly plan for these long-term financial and capital needs. The Board … one Board member vacancy as of July 2024) is responsible for the District’s overall financial management, including … as the District’s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving, maintaining custody of, disbursing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/caledonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-102-fTown of Cato – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2026M-34)
… public trust. Accurate and timely records are essential for establishing financial accountability and proper … and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner for the period reviewed, the former Clerk did not deposit and … the risk that collections could be lost, unaccounted for or misappropriated without detection. The former Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/07/10/town-cato-town-clerktax-collector-2026m-34DiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… continued funding for these priorities, thoughtful capital planning and more sustainable development." DiNapoli's report … a river, stream, lake or shoreline unfit for swimming or fishing, and can also impact drinking water supplies. Across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challenge