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IX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… funds); Any other accounting adjustment that results in an increase in federal fund cash that will not be immediately disbursed … the award may not have been closed by the awarding agency in the applicable draw system. If the award is open in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryMedicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for … Program. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare Part B (Part B), which provides supplemental … through May 31, 2017 and identified up to $8.7 million in improper payments for Part B deductibles and coinsurance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emedny-followDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped … as 10 cities, including the “Big Four”cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “For the fourth consecutive … the cap with 60 percent voter approval of their budget. Last year, school districts and the 10 cities of Amsterdam, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentAppendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Law Section 64 and individual city charters Libraries – For public libraries – Education Law Section 259(1); For special district libraries refer to the enabling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionExcessive Medicaid Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid and Medicare programs overlap. The remaining $100 million in overpayments occurred because the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/excessive-medicaid-payments-services-recipients-receiving-medicare-benefits-followDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… Straphangers are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's … measures the train's ability to meet goals for the length of time between trains. "The MTA is very clear that it … wait time assessment to be its most important measurement of the reliability of subway service and riders' experience," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… complete report - pdf] We also released six letter reports to the following School Districts: Arlington Central School … various staff members and external information technology (IT) support staff. Access to Systems should be limited to … to designated individuals and ensure that documentation is retained to show who authorized the grade change and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3Medicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… program requires care to conform to acceptable standards of quality and professional practice, but covers only … to support claims. It was not possible to perform all of the procedures the dentists billed in relation to the … 17, 2010, the dentists' two offices were open for a total of 19 hours. However, the dentists submitted claims for 198 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… about the timeliness of the application process and where delays occur, as these projects are meant to help … trying to lead the way to a clean energy transition, and the Office of Renewable Energy Siting was created to … the clean energy goals of the ambitious Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act,” DiNapoli said. “ORES needs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… contracting, particularly timely renewals. To view the full report , visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… public pension fund in the United States, with estimated assets of $178.3 billion as of Dec. 31, 2015. The Fund holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… & Tunnels (B&T), MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus), and New York City Transit-Department of Buses (Transit … eight by MTA Bus. The Bus Command Center (BCC), located in East New York, Brooklyn, is responsible for overseeing all … of MTA Bus. In 2007, the Chair of the MTA appointed a Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA (Blue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/01/02/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and … feasibility. … To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency NYCIDA has policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesDiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… today announced that clothing-maker Guess? Inc. has agreed to disclose its efforts to mitigate a variety of risks including workplace safety and … supply chain. As a result of the corporation’s agreement to publish an annual sustainability report, DiNapoli withdrew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksTown of Woodbury – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-32)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 131 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-woodbury-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-32Town of Tonawanda – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-42)
… Justice Court, such as spaces to accommodate wheelchairs in the courtroom seating area and at least one accessible … Wars Hall (VFW Hall), which is owned by the Town and used for election polling, such as accessible parking spaces with … physical accessibility at the 132 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/28/town-tonawanda-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-42City of Rome – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-40)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 79 components identified in this report. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/28/city-rome-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-40Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
Assess whether Town of Colonie Town officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41DiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… New York State’s 529 College Saving Program has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in 2014, New York State … ones to take advantage of this opportunity and open an account today. Saving for college now can make a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenTown of Babylon – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-30)
… physical accessibility for the 139 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-babylon-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-30