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DiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… learning environment. The State Education Department is taking necessary steps to reform this program, and I urge … to take steps toward providing a safe learning environment for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Under … of Technology at Syracuse Central failed to report 26 of the 163 incidents it should have, including 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawRoosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (2015M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s fire … The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Districts fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/23/roosevelt-fire-district-fire-station-project-2015m-163Selected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… Objective To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts for … To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceTown of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… Board. The Town’s health center primarily serves the Town residents but also accepts patients from surrounding areas. … health center functions in the best interest of the Town’s residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection (Report 2014-S-51 ). Background Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) are responsible for ensuring they do not make payments to ineligible health care providers who have been excluded or terminated from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/22/medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detection-followTown of Beekman – Dover Ridge Sewer and Water Districts’ Financial Operations (2016M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Dover Ridge sewer and water districts’ … The purpose of our audit was to review the Dover Ridge sewer and water districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/23/town-beekman-dover-ridge-sewer-and-water-districts-financial-operations-2016m-260DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… A former Long Island pharmacist admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal $232,000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. William … A former Long Island pharmacist admitted today he faked prescriptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the year ended Dec. 31, 2013, auditors identified $6,634 in costs charged to special education programs that did not … Auditors also questioned the appropriateness of $1,544 in costs for consultant services that did not comply with … Bail Funds (Follow-up) (2015-F-16) An initial audit issued in April 2014, determined that NYC Department of Finance’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 98-9
… except an emergency rescue and first aid squad of a fire department or fire company which is subject to the provisions of section … services without a fee or charge. 1 June 17, 1998 Emily Pines, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Brookhaven 1 To the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9Opinion 92-4
… and Expenditures (supervised physical fitness training for firefighters) TOWN LAW, §176(10): A fire district may pay for supervised physical fitness training sessions for its active volunteer firefighters so long as the … a fire district may expend fire district moneys to pay for supervised physical fitness training sessions for active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Opinion 96-19
… with town of real property and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION … acquisition of real property by town and fire district for construction purposes) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (joint … district of real property and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Town of Green Island – Justice Court Operations (2016M-349)
… 30, 2016. Background The Town of Green Island is located in Albany County and has approximately 2,600 residents. The … Town Board. The Town’s Justice Court collected $333,922 in fines and fees and $15,498 in bail during our audit … properly collected, recorded and reported Court money in a timely manner. Key Recommendation There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/12/16/town-green-island-justice-court-operations-2016m-349Generic PINs
… identification numbers (PINs) for the regional and central offices. Last year, DEC made 75,000 WEX card purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsMedicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (Report 2013-S-35). Background Medicaid … program for the elderly and disabled. Under Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare managed care or Medicare … benefits. Medicare pays a fixed amount for each Medicare Part C beneficiary every month to companies offering Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claims-followNYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… Auditors selected a sample of noise complaints for 50 incident addresses (see Exhibit A in the audit for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarContract Advisory No. 6
… note the required procedures differ based on the status of the contract, whether payments were issued under the wrong … An agency should contact the SFS HelpDesk in the event of unusual circumstances or if the agency has specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/6-correcting-vendor-id-contractSUNY System Administration Office – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … most reasonable and economical method of travel ($4,821 in car service charges). Key Recommendation Recover the $200 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/suny-system-administration-office-selected-employee-travel-expensesState Police Bulletin No. SP-152
… code 481, NYS Troopers PBA Signal 30 Fund, established for members of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent … Association (PBA) has requested a new deduction code for the NYS Troopers Signal 30 Fund Inc. Effective Date(s) … the new code 481. The vendor will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes in a bi-weekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-152-new-deduction-code-481-nys-troopers-pba-signal-30-fundMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… to diligently examine Medicaid payments to make sure healthcare dollars are being spent appropriately and taxpayer … but recent audits by DiNapoli’s office highlight the need for more effective oversight of managed care organizations … to ensure that MCOs detect, prevent, and correct errors in provider payments; Strengthen standards for MCOs regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteOpinion 94-22
… The district management association, however, may be the recipient of district funds paid as fair and adequate … imposed on behalf of a business improvement district may be turned over to, and be controlled and directly expended by, the district … imposed on behalf of a business improvement district may be turned over to and be controlled and directly expended by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22