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Eye 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.pdfImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up) (2021-F-4) 30-Day Response
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-response.pdfCopiague 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.pdfEconomic Impact: Higher Education
Higher education is an important contributor to New York’s economy. New York’s 290 degree-granting postsecondary institutions employed more than 296,000 people with total wages of around $27 billion in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/higher-education-economic-impact.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.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.pdfSagaponack Common School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-53)
… balance. Key Findings Unrestricted fund balance increased to $1.04 million as of June 30, 2017, or 61 percent of the … funds are overfunded by at least $35,000 and the Board has not outlined the rationale, objective, funding level and … residents. The results of our audit and recommendations have been discussed with District officials and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-148)
… software inventory records were inaccurate and outdated. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/10/18/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-information-technologyCity of Tonawanda - Information Technology (2018M-146)
… were properly safeguarded. Key Findings The Council has not adopted an acceptable use policy or implemented procedures to properly monitor computer use. City officials did not … City officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/21/city-tonawanda-information-technology-2018m-146Town of Springfield – Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-175)
… and reports. Key Findings The current Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records … with the necessary financial reports and information to properly oversee Town finances. During our audit period, … Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/07/town-springfield-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-175Saranac Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-89)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Saranac Central School District (District) officials developed and managed a … chose not to respond. … Determine whether Saranac Central School District District officials developed and managed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-89Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in July increased by 21.2% over the same month in 2020, … P. DiNapoli announced today. Collections totaled close to $1.6 billion, up $276 million from July of last year. … occurring across the state, local officials must continue to monitor changing economic conditions and maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentMedina Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-163)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials could have improved their management of the Project. We found: District officials did not always obtain competitive pricing or obtain alternative … always approve change orders. Monthly financial reporting to the Board did not include an itemization of all Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-163Town of Otsego – Financial Condition (2013M-307)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s practices regarding budget development … August 20, 2013. Background The Town of Otsego is located in Otsego County and includes a portion of the Village of … the town-wide funds were charged less than they should have been. While the Board appropriated more than $1.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/20/town-otsego-financial-condition-2013m-307Le Roy Central School District – Payroll (2016M-412)
… is located in the Towns of Le Roy, Bergen, Pavilion and Stafford in Genesee County and the Town of Caledonia in Livingston County. The District, … Key Finding The Board has not adopted written policies and District officials have not developed written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/10/le-roy-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-412Plymouth Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-211)
… Commissioners. The general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year totaled $145,078. Key Findings The Board does not have … on a monthly basis and does not compare canceled check images to approved abstracts. The Board does not conduct an … and reconciliations monthly and compare canceled check images to approved monthly abstracts. Conduct an annual audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211Lewiston-Porter Central School District - Payroll (2018M-246)
… salaries were accurately paid. However, Time sheets were not always approved. Overtime was not consistently tracked or … Consult with legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover any overpayments. Ensure that stipends, including … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have taken or plan to take corrective action. … Determine if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/lewiston-porter-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-246Ticonderoga Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-23)
… the audit period. Key Findings District officials did not appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain … IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT assets. As a result, officials cannot assure … District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/ticonderoga-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-23