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Impact of the Pandemic on New York City’s Municipal Workforce, January 2022
The City government, like other public employers, was quickly confronted with a number of challenges after the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March 2020, including a decline in anticipated resources and a substantial change in the demand for certain municipal services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-18-2022.pdfCVS Health: Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2022-S-1) 180-Day Response
To determine if CVS Health appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan Medicare Rx drug benefit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s1-response1.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (2018-S-16)
To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s16.pdfGouverneur Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2023M-34)
… As a result, the District did not receive about $68,200 for reimbursements to which it was entitled. Although the … services to 27 students who were eligible for Medicaid during the 2021-22 fiscal year, officials did not file for reimbursements because a District-prepared cost-benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/gouverneur-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2023m-34DiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… Coordinator Hector Rosas for using his public position to pilfer more than $50,000 through several schemes. "Rosas allegedly used his position to steal donations meant to help Hurricane Maria victims and divert funds meant to … Coordinator Hector Rosas for using his public position to pilfer more than $50000 through several schemes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesTown of Queensbury - Information Technology (2018M-224)
… use policy, or developed a formal disaster recovery plan. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … Key Recommendations Implement strong access controls, in part, by removing or disabling unnecessary local user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-information-technology-2018m-224Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… of goods or services requesting payment for (may be in narrative or code values format); Quantity of goods, … interest by paying the invoice earlier than necessary. In addition, an invoice should contain the following … number; Invoice Date; Unique invoice number as described in Section 5.B – Unique Invoice Number Requirements of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceDover Union Free School District - Information Technology (2018M-112)
… blogging. District officials did not properly secure the server room. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses … that restrict access to inappropriate websites. Secure the server room so that only authorized individuals have access. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/dover-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2018m-112Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … However, detailed procedures have not been put in place to formally reconcile the potential sales from … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… Town could achieve cost savings or revenue enhancements in its water operations and reduce electricity costs for the … January 31, 2012. Background The Town of Monroe is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately … water processed. We estimated that the Town lost $64,787 in water rent revenue from unbilled water if the lost water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Town of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… 29, 2013. Background The Town of of Henrietta is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … a significant amount of unexpended surplus funds in the general and drainage district funds. The Board did not … of ethics policy and entered into contracts that resulted in a Board member having a prohibited interest. The Town did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208Maximus, Inc.
… Purpose PMA claimed it saved Downstate $138 million during the period December 1, 2012 through November 30, 2014 … PMA claimed it saved Downstate $138 million during the period December 1 2012 through November 30 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/23/maximus-incComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , North Shore Public Library and the Town of Westerlo . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … of claims approved by the board for payment was included in the board minutes and the amounts in the minutes did not … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… almost $3.3 million at the end of 2012. Unexpended surplus funds in the general fund at the 2012 fiscal year end equaled … balance policy governing the level of unexpended surplus funds to be maintained in the Town's operating funds. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multi-year financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260Town of Mooers - Cash Management (2020M-36)
… maximized. Had the Supervisor invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest … funds for investment. Ensure available funds are invested in a manner, within legal limits, to maximize interest … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-cash-management-2020m-36Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board had delegated discretionary functions to independent contractors. Background The Village of Village of the Branch is located in the Town … Village of Village of the Branch Internal Controls Over Financial Operations 2013M43 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Inspector General
… is guided by the highest ethical standards and principles in the conduct of its business. Comptroller Thomas P. … investigates and pursues any allegations of misconduct in accordance with the established Guidelines below. To … Establishment and Organization There is hereby established in the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… City of Niagara Falls and the Village of Sagaponack . "In today"s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2013-MR-1)
… purpose of our audit was to review the projected cost and energy savings achieved by energy performance contracts (EPC) entered into by eight … August 21, 2013. Background An EPC is an agreement with an energy services company in which energy systems are … School Districts Energy Performance Contracts 2013MR1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2013-mr-1