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Medicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped revenue … released today. Auditors identified another $361 million in questionable transactions that will require further review … have ready access to the MCOs’ financial and program data in order to perform its mandated financial oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteOpinion 96-19
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … of the building. The agreement could provide for a single set of bid specifications, a single advertisement in one or more newspapers having …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 688
… Purpose To notify agencies of the direct mailing by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of e-File leaflets promoting the benefits of electronic filing of income tax returns. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/688-benefits-irs-e-fileOpinion 94-22
… be expended for improvements, maintenance and operation; a list of benefited properties; and a statement of the method … separately accounted for in the books and records of the municipality ... These funds may be paid out for district … of the law relating to the letting of contracts by the municipality. It is clear from section 980-l that district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2022M-77)
… has an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the BOCES network and potential loss of important data. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/09/09/nassau-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2022m-77Town of Waterloo – Financial Management (2022M-7)
… did not maintain accurate accounting records and reports. In addition, the Board did not: Implement adequate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/29/town-waterloo-financial-management-2022m-7Lowville Academy and Central School District – In-School Internet Conntectivity (S9-22-3)
… Internet connectivity in school buildings and did not look at the surrounding community’s Internet connectivity. No …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-school-internetEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… was to determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) had reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies … for cost-savings opportunities. The audit found that OGS had reduced leased warehouse space by 434,266 square feet and realized a cost savings of $1,699,020; however, OGS had not yet reduced any State-owned warehouse space. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved its … 126 projects experienced some type of delay, ranging from 1 to 48 months. As of January 2022, nine projects have yet to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … of Public Service (Department), the Commission seeks to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… public dissemination of publishable State data maintained by covered State entities (generally, those headed by individuals appointed by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The objective of this review was to provide an independent evaluation of the East Ramapo Central School District’s (District’s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Compliance with Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2019-S-39 ). About the Program State … 95 (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an online Open Data Website ( Open Data ) for the collection and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followClaims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… a locality utilizes an integrated software program for accounting purposes, a document that contains all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingTown of Princetown – Claims Auditing (2015M-50)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls … of Princetown is located in Schenectady County and has a population of approximately 2,115. The Town is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-princetown-claims-auditing-2015m-50Northern Onondaga Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2013M-236)
… The Northern Onondaga Public Library District is located in the Towns of Clay and Cicero in Onondaga County. A 12-member Board of Trustees governs the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/08/northern-onondaga-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2013m-236Town of Sidney – Supervisor’s Disbursements (2015M-214)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board and Supervisor’s oversight of the … does not review bank statements or canceled check images to verify that only those disbursements approved by the Board … vendor electronically affixes the Supervisor’s signature to the payroll checks without the Supervisor’s approval of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-sidney-supervisors-disbursements-2015m-214Town of Inlet – Capital Project Accounting and Internal Controls Over Cottage Rental Receipts (2015M-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the accounting for capital projects was … The Board did not establish an adequate receipt process to ensure that the Clerk recorded and deposited money … accounting system and that monthly reports are submitted to the Supervisor which accurately reflect all cottage rental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-inlet-capital-project-accounting-and-internal-controls-over-cottage-rentalImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the … elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services and a hospice organization assumes responsibility for all medical care related to the terminal illness. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followTown of Theresa – Internal Controls Over Claims Auditing (2014M-89)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over the claims … controls over the claims audit process are designed to ensure that claims are adequately supported and appropriate prior to payment. Key Recommendation There are no recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/23/town-theresa-internal-controls-over-claims-auditing-2014m-89