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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District and the Waterford Volunteer Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … procedures for auditing claims and signing checks were not in compliance with town law. Pultneyville Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Oversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… preparation and limited financial resources. EOP includes a pre-freshman summer orientation program (summer program) … for, among other things, ensuring that EOP funds are used in a manner consistent with both the Guidelines and the State … and served 5,969 EOP participants. Expenditures for EOP in State fiscal year 2023-2024 totaled $38.6 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programTidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC
… authorized by the Division. Certified that $1.6 million in travel expenses were justified without designating the … consultants’ home addresses to determine whether they were in travel status and therefore due travel reimbursement. Paid … for travel expenses that did not comply with requirements in the OSC Travel Manual, as required by the contract. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/tidal-basin-government-consulting-llcPerformance Incentive Program
… (Authority) provides public transportation services in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming, and … its employees for meeting performance goals. A series of legal opinions and directives issued by various State … 2011-12 through 2013-14, the Authority distributed a total of $1.8 million in awards. Key Findings The Program, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-programCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Transportation … and bridges. A special hauling permit is generally used to move a single piece of equipment or other item that … also at increased risk because they have devised systems to informally hold supplies of pre-signed checks provided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesMonitoring of Construction Management
… and additional information provided by the Office through August 2021. About the Program The Office facilitates the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved … 2016 through November 2021. About the Program In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband Program (Program). The goal of the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… to reimburse hospitals for inpatient medical care. When a hospital bills Medicaid for an inpatient stay, the hospital … a patient was transferred to another facility may result in a lower payment than if a patient was simply discharged … status codes. Key Recommendations Review the $252,107 in overpayments and recover as appropriate. Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan
… members and their dependents who have Medicare, and a Commercial Plan for members and their dependents who do not … the issue and develop a process to reconcile the data in their respective systems to reduce the risk of processing … To Civil Service and CVS Caremark: Review the $12,358,531 in claims identified in this report as incorrectly paid under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drugEquine Health and Safety
… Purpose To determine whether the Gaming Commission (Commission) is monitoring and enforcing New York State rules … January 1, 2014 through August 29, 2018. Background The Commission regulates all aspects of gaming activity in the … To determine whether the Gaming Commission is monitoring and enforcing New York State rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … over fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16, which resulted in appropriated fund balance not being used. During this … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… The board and officials did not provide adequate oversight to ensure disbursements were adequately supported, properly … Training (Westchester County) SHP training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 150 total … The district did not have adequate payroll processes to ensure compensation paid to employees was accurate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of Cattaraugus County , Town of Maryland , Three Town Fire District and the Webster Public … locate crime victims to whom restitution is owed. Town of Maryland – Financial Management (Otsego County) The board did … locate crime victims to whom restitution is owed. Town of Maryland – Financial Management (Otsego County) The board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… to rely on nonrecurring revenue, such as specialized State aid and fund balance, to balance its budget. Revenue … the expectation of receiving $5 million in specialized State aid and amend it as necessary. Develop a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 1082
… transactions using the new Earnings Codes beginning in Pay Period 11L, paychecks dated 9/22/11 Background New … track the number of hours worked, the specific program in which the extra service occurred, and to differentiate … EH1 REH EP1 REO ER2 REB ER3 REN Agency Actions Beginning in Pay Period 11L, agencies must submit Extra Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1082-new-extra-service-earnings-codes-office-mental-health-omhTown of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… The Town of Cambria is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 5,800. The Town, which … including highway maintenance, snow removal, water and sewer, refuse collection and general government administration. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… January 1, 2016 through June 19, 2017. Background The Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. provides fire … Pine City Volunteer Fire Department Inc Financial Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, a special accidental death benefit will be paid to your … not be less than: The full salary you would have earned in the highest grade-step; or If you were in the highest grade-step of a supervisory position, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-accidental-death-benefitApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… credit for your previous public employment as early in your career as possible ensures that: If there is a cost, … will be processed more quickly if your service credit is in order. Records we need to verify your service will be more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… of your military service. To determine your eligibility and the cost, if any, please send us a copy of your … system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your date of membership and tier changed. If your previous membership was with … for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-service