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United HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, United HealthCare - Payments for … Davis Ethical Pharmacy, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree in Nassau County District Court. William Davis was sentenced … extent of implementation of 3 recommendations included in our initial audit report United HealthCare Payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyCooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… and efficiencies to their taxpayers, resulting in cost savings to the participating local governments. The … $607 million, including $7.3 million for IT costs, in 2011. Key Findings Intermunicipal cooperation for the provision of IT services has resulted in cost savings for local governments. Schoharie County has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Town of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… 18, 2013. Background The Town of Hanover is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … received and did not indicate the form of payment received in the water and sewer records. The Clerk did not disburse … Clerk fees, real property taxes and other moneys received in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Ensure that any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Town of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… reports timely since 2008, the late filings ranged from 10 days for 2008 to 59 days for 2011. Further, as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Westmoreland Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … has online banking access for all of its bank accounts. In addition, district officials do not secure user names, … property owners’ successful tax certiorari claims. In 2007, district officials issued $194 million in debt to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… River Fire District and the Village of Sleepy Hollow. "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and refunded. However, auditors identified weaknesses in the college’s use of a computerized program to maintain … many of the duties of their positions which resulted in significant village-wide dysfunction. Officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Interim CIO for the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … as Interim Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund. The Fund’s current CIO Vicki Fuller is … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his … Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-announces-interim-cio-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Balance and Reserves (Chenango County) The district did not plan for the funding or use of reserves. The district’s … Purchase and Disposal (Wayne County) District officials have made limited improvements in their budgeting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 96-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund … transfer of these moneys into another capital reserve fund in accordance with General Municipal Law, §6-g(8). You ask … General Municipal Law, §6-g governs capital reserve funds in fire districts. Subdivision 2 of section 6-g authorizes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10Industrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… whose purpose is to promote, develop, encourage and assist in the acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, … responsible for the IDA’s general management and control. In June 2016, new legislation became effective to increase … whether project owners are meeting the goals included in their agreements, such as job creation and retention goals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1Accounts Payable Advisory No. 45
… Subject : Alternate “one-time” email address for PO dispatch. Reference : Guide to Financial … purchase order dispatch. Agencies can now enter an email address on a PO if (i) there is a need to email the PO to an email address that is different than the … Alternate onetime email address for PO dispatch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/45-electronic-purchase-order-dispatchAccounts Payable Advisory No. 46
… not contain the required information outlined in Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter XII, Section 4,F – … reject the invoice. It is a best practice for agencies to notify the vendor within one business day of identifying the improper invoice and direct the vendor to submit a proper invoice with the necessary information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/46-proper-invoiceBrunswick Central School District - Online Banking (2020M-6)
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training to IT users. Sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt a comprehensive online banking policy. Monitor computer use to ensure compliance with District policies. Provide IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/brunswick-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Valley Central School District and Questar III BOCES . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … County) The district overestimated appropriations in the 2012-13 through 2014-15 adopted budgets by a total of … than $445,000 and the unrestricted fund balance has been in excess of statutory limits. District officials also need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Grant Programs (Follow-Up) (2021-F-21) An audit released in April 2020 found that the Division had adequately … part of an Internet address, such as .com, .net, or .org. In March 2012, DoITT entered into a franchise agreement with … collected only one of the four agreed-upon revenue sources in the city’s contract with the vendor during the audit scope …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Preschool and Children and Family Services Unit . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … projects. The town could have saved approximately $10,200 in issuance costs related to the bonds and approximately $19,200 in annual interest on debt. Town of Canaan – Board Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Medicare Part C (Follow-Up) (2016-F-16) An audit released in May 2014 found the state’s Medicaid program did not have … Part C cost-sharing liabilities were improperly paid. In a follow-up report, auditors found DOH officials made progress in addressing the problems identified in the initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-1SCAM ALERT
… and foremost, we assure you your personal information in Retirement Online is secure. We are not aware of any … anyone affected. We will update you on any developments. In the meantime, if you think your Retirement Online account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertLivonia Joint Fire District – Fire Truck Funding and Purchase (2021M-97)
… more than $1.1 million in fund balance to purchase a fire truck costing more than $727,000, instead of establishing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/09/17/livonia-joint-fire-district-fire-truck-funding-and-purchase-2021m-97Arlington Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-110)
… These accounts have been unnecessarily active ranging from August 2007 to January 2020. Developed methods to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/29/arlington-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-110