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Selected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… the vehicle from service until they are fixed. Carriers with poor safety records may also be subject to more … Key Recommendations Actively monitor carrier compliance with the requirements for certification that vehicles have … to improve carrier compliance, particularly for those with poor safety histories and out-of-service violations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programEmpire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million of these members. … of the Empire Plan. Empire processes and pays claims for hospital services, which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient services provided by a hospital, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Murders of Three Israeli Students
… men whose future’s held great promise, are both shocking and saddening. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the families of the young victims. … men whose futures held great promise are both shocking and saddening My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-murders-three-israeli-studentsDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… New York’s Medicaid system overpaid pharmacies by more than $1.1 million over a five-year period for narcotics and other controlled … due to the inherent risk of drugs ordered in this manner being diverted for inappropriate or unauthorized use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… This section is currently under development. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 08/09/2019 … This section is currently under development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkVendor File Advisory No. 5
… Guidance: The following vendor forms have been updated and vendors are now required to use them. Please replace any old forms with the new ones and direct vendors to the new forms, where appropriate. AC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/5-updated-vendor-formsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 56
… section regarding separation of duties Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI-A, Section 1.A –Separation of Duties Guidance: According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic internal control activity that separates key tasks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/56-separation-dutiesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 60
… Subject : Referencing an expired contract Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI, Section 2.E - Contract Amendments Subject to OSC Review Guidance : This is to remind agencies that they may not reference an expired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/60-referencing-expired-contractXIX.1.A When is a Project ID Needed – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… In accordance with the Project Definition, the Project Costing Improvement … Project (PCIP) establishes standard guidance for when a project is needed. The following table explains if a scenario …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1a-when-project-id-neededTax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… documentation. Assessors misclassified or failed to grant supported exemptions. Key Recommendations Properly … equalization rate or other uniform rate of assessment to all properties listed on the Town’s assessment roll. … before granting exemptions. Annually verify income to support Senior Citizen exemptions. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipXI.12 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The management of contractual agreements is a critical aspect of government contracting and ensuring … the prudent expenditure of funds. From contract award to contract closeout, any number of circumstances may arise … REV. 09/11/2024 … The management of contractual agreements is a critical aspect of government contracting and ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12-overviewDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… The Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) limited plans for handling unexpected incidents and poor communications to … its riders with better service by improving preparations for major disruptions, alternative transportation and … engaged the audit to determine whether the LIRR has plans for handling unexpected delays and incidents and whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Oneonta Fire District and the Warsaw Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … village board authorized the payment of more than $2,300 in gasoline purchases using fuel credit cards without … to document these transactions or identify the purchaser. In addition, village officials did not maintain diesel fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… hired to provide outreach services at Penn Station, Grand Central and elsewhere, according to an audit released … outreach reports. The MTA is not getting what it paid for and riders and the homeless are suffering for it.’ Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… sound fiscal and administrative practices and a disregard for the interests of taxpayers,” said DiNapoli. “Instead of … aide, a homeless liaison and a parent liaison did not meet minimum qualifications for their positions and an assistant … including ensuring and documenting that employees meet the minimum education, experience and certification requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … efforts and raise the collection percentage to 85 percent, it could collect an additional $78,000 in parking violation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… through SARA funds are given out by lottery, with 30% set aside for homeless seniors referred by the city or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… Train delays have increased as the subway system’s on-time performance has steadily … performance goal of at least 90 percent. Auditors examined what caused more than half of the almost 500,000 train delays … met with 12 of that workgroup’s 17 members and asked them about efforts to reduce delays, but none mentioned the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… annual affidavits of their household income. For calendar year 2012, 32,341 households submitted affidavits reporting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingThese Our Treasures, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… established through CFR-reported financial information. In addition, TOTS operated an Infant/Toddler Early … preschool students with disabilities at its one location in the Bronx. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) … June 30, 2017, TOTS reported approximately $5 million in reimbursable costs for the SED preschool cost-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/08/these-our-treasures-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual