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What Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… the Program The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is charged with promoting the safety, permanency, and … OCFS, must follow New York State Information Technology (NYS IT) security policies and standards related to security … or classify the data on those systems, as required by NYS IT policy and standards. Further, the audit team …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1847
… Corrections and Community Services Office of Mental Health School for the Blind School for the Deaf Office of Children and Family Services. … Agreement, teachers who have elected to be paid over the school year will be paid based on the actual number of days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1847-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls, … million compared to last year. Although the first quarter of 2020 was relatively strong, March sales tax collections had already begun to show the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown–a decrease of 3.7 percent statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… File Assessment Roll Verification Form Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of … by parcel on a School District Assessment Adjustment Form [pdf] . Instructions for completing the form are found on page 2 of the form. Assessment adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsDue Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… Companies that hold abandoned funds are required to attempt to contact the rightful owner … and are in the process of reuniting the owner with their funds. Rules about deducting mailing costs First class … Companies that hold abandoned funds must attempt to contact the rightful owner of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency in State Buildings
… program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State government buildings while advancing economic growth, … State policy goals, such as reducing State government utility expenses, fostering investment in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… Former Town of Perry Ambulance Service Business Manager Darcy J. Conaway pled guilty to petit larceny for … Former Town of Perry Ambulance Service Business Manager Darcy J Conaway pled guilty to petit larceny for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyOpinion 88-13
… or appointed, but does not except any renewals thereof. Subdivision 1(b) of section 802 provides an exception in … or performance of any part of such contract. Finally, subdivision 2(a) provides an exception for interests arising … (1)(b) or (1)(h) of section 802 is required. However, subdivision two of section 803 provides that disclosure shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2012
… ended March 31, 2012, eMedNY processed approximately 233 million claims resulting in payments to providers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2011-through-march-31-2012University at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… no recoveries are in order. In addition, SUNY officials point out that individual University campuses are prevented … and other paid leaves. In this regard, our intention is to point out shortcomings with the current policies so that the … to strengthen policies through the negotiation process. We point out now, as we did 22 years ago, that the criteria for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it … drugs, hospital services, medical equipment, and dental services. By the end of the audit fieldwork, auditors … charged with or found guilty of crimes that violate health care programs' laws or regulations. The Department terminated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2012 Through September 30, 2012
… to the providers. The audit covered the period April 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012. Background The Department … payments for inpatient services, physician-administered drugs, duplicate procedures, transportation services, eye … fieldwork was completed, auditors had recovered about $1.5 million of the overpayments that were identified. Thus, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2012-through-september-30-2012Medicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… claims going back to January 2017. About the Program In 1990, Congress created the MDRP to reduce state and federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/05/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-programIX.12.H Key CMIA Documents – IX. Federal Grants
… expected to be made for each covered program (e.g., payroll, and non-payroll), and methodologies for both development of required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12h-key-cmia-documentsHolland Central School District – Claims Audit (2021M-210)
… As a result, there is an increased risk that improper or unsupported payments could be made and not be detected and … supporting documentation such as itemized invoices or detail of services provided. Further, the Board did not … and recommendations and indicated that they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. 1 New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/holland-central-school-district-claims-audit-2021m-210State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Extender
… However, since the extender was passed after the time in which OSC indicated it must be done to avoid any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-extenderIV.4.A Department Operations – Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… – Regular are salaries paid to State employees who are in annual salaried positions. SFS Account Title Description … – Base Salary Salaries paid to State employees who are in annual salaried positions. 50104 Regular Employee – … to regular employees are required to wear a uniform in the performance of their duties. 50105 Regular Employee – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4a-department-operations-personal-serviceVan Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-125)
… in higher tax levies than necessary. Actual expenditures from 2016-17 through 2018-19 were less than budgeted appropriations by $1.4 million or 8.6 percent. Over the last three years, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-managementMiddletown No. 1 Fire District – Annual Financial Reports (2020M-160)
… the required annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Key Finding The Treasurer did … the required annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/middletown-no-1-fire-district-annual-financial-reports-2020m-160