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Empire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… not covered by fee schedules. Intraocular lenses are used in the treatment of cataracts – the clouding of the lens in the eye – which cause vision problems. A cataract is … not be paid. When hospitals send claims for reimbursement, in addition to general service codes, they typically include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsIX.7.A Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… Given the functionality within the SFS, the need for the creation and/or maintenance of funds for individual grants or common grant purposes is decreasing. … capabilities are not adversely impacted. The need for the establishment of a new fund in SFS is rare. Requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7a-fundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 7.8 percent in August compared to the same period last year, according to … billion for counties and cities, or $111 million less than in August 2019. This drop in revenue is similar to the decline in July of 8.2 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-augustState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… all of the fund balance appropriated to finance operations for fiscal years 2016-17 through 2018-19. The board has not … budgeted expenditures in the $71.7 million adopted budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year are not reasonable. District … produce sufficient documentation that their appropriations for employee benefits, the re-institution of athletics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Riverhead (S9-21-13)
… governments across New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no impact on their financial operations, while others have seen more significant impacts due to reductions and/or … reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-riverhead-s9-21-13Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Smithtown (S9-21-14)
… have seen more significant impacts due to reductions and/or increases to their revenues and/or expenditures. This has led to some local governments having to reduce or eliminate some services and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-smithtown-s9-21-14DiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… the number of vacant abandoned properties, which have come to be known as “zombie homes.” In these cases, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… whether Dowling College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-collegeReducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… to hospitals for inmate inpatient services. Counties also have the opportunity to reduce the local share of inmate … lower outpatient costs. Key Findings The counties do not have adequate procedures for reviewing inpatient hospital … services provided to inmates. Seven of the eight counties have negotiated rates and discounts for inmates’ outpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Selected Aspects of Bus Procurement
We audited the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner that results in the best value for the lowest cost
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementWhat to Expect from Us
… 2 weeks. Fees The Comptroller’s Office never charges a fee for returning unclaimed funds. However, Location Service … do charge a fee. The maximum fee they can charge you for helping you recover your money is 15 percent. The Value … your claim is received and when your claim is approved for payment. Look for a text from LostMoney. We may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/what-expect-usLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… to eligible households with a member that is under the age of six, or is 60 or older, or permanently disabled. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programTerryville Fire District – Treasurer’s Duties (2017M-136)
… provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s duties for the period January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/09/08/terryville-fire-district-treasurers-duties-2017m-136Town of Carrollton – Justice Court Operations (2018M-21)
… Court (Court) fines and fees were properly accounted for. Key Findings The Justices' cash balances exceeded known liabilities by a combined total of approximately $6,340 as of October 12, … excess balances. The Justices' bail reports included bail for 18 individuals totaling $7,150 that could not be traced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/11/town-carrollton-justice-court-operations-2018m-21New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2018M-80)
… we reviewed were timely and, with the exception of the payroll account, accurate. The District’s book balance for the payroll bank account did not reflect the true cash balance. … Key Recommendations The Board should: Ensure that the payroll account balance shown on the District’s books …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/new-hyde-park-garden-city-park-union-free-school-district-bankFinn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… employees. The Board did not develop a disaster recovery plan. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated … sensitive information (PPSI). Develop a disaster recovery plan. Address the IT recommendations communicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Depew Union Free School District – Investment Program (2023M-77)
… (BA) and District officials did not invest available funds in financial institutions that offered higher interest rates, … for the District to realize approximately $487,000 in additional interest earnings. Had the District realized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/depew-union-free-school-district-investment-program-2023m-77Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District – New Hire Paperwork (2022M-189)
… the 37 new employees. … audit school valley stream 24 new hire paperwork …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/17/valley-stream-24-union-free-school-district-new-hire-paperwork-2022m-189Town of Croghan – Financial Management (2014M-340)
… Background The Town of Croghan is located in Lewis County and has a population of approximately 3,100. The Town is … has not developed a comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plan. Key Recommendations Ensure that the Town … future needs. Develop a comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plan that projects operating and capital needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-croghan-financial-management-2014m-340Gloversville Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-81)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library’s internal controls over claims … Key Finding The Board does not have policies or procedures to ensure that claims are adequately documented, audited and … Establish a claims processing policy and procedures to ensure that claims are properly documented and audit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/27/gloversville-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-81