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DiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… scoring for all local governments and school districts in New York. “Since implementing the system last year, we … position and patterns of operating deficits, to create an overall fiscal stress score. To date, DiNapoli’s monitoring … (15.8%), Corning (15.8%), Olean (11.7%), Rochester (20.4%), Syracuse (34.2%) and Watertown (9.6%). These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-citiesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… Medicaid inappropriately paid for recipients’ Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities. The audit covered the period … “dual-eligibles.” In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part C, the Medicare managed care program also known as Medicare Advantage. Under Medicare Part C, private managed care companies administer Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… Purpose To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Institute) is properly … its ePHI and has protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. … To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… The Board established a "best practices" policy for use of debit cards. However, the term "best practices" is vague, and … by a Company official is required before someone uses the debit card. Key Recommendations Revise the by-laws to define …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Saugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… officials’ management of extra-classroom activities for the period July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. … Board of Education. The District’s budget appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year were approximately $61 million. … did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for cash receipts totaling $127,553, and district officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… over its budgeting practices and cash receipts process for the period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. … which comprises five elected members. Actual expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were $6,641,760 and $6,176,464 for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Key Findings District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsKing Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… period July 1, 2011, through July 12, 2013. Background The King Center Charter School was established in 2000 as the … King Center Charter School Purchasing 2013M215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… allowed 4 percent maximum. The District’s reserve policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In addition, we found that … a formal plan to define how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved, and when reserves will be used. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … of $1.4 million at the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year due to operating deficits over multiple years. Because the … could result in cash constraints forcing the District to rely on short-term borrowings. District officials do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… not sufficiently detailed for the taxpayer to know exactly what work was to be performed and what furnishings and equipment were going to be purchased. … Provide voters with specific information on what will be included in a proposed capital project, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Hadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2009 through May 31, 2012. Background The Hadley-Luzerne Central School District is located in Saratoga and Warren Counties. The District has a current enrollment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Department has adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… may result in obtaining services on unfavorable terms and conditions, and give the appearance that professional service providers … County) District officials did not always procure goods and services in accordance with board policy. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The Board did not regularly review financial records to ensure that receipts were properly recorded and deposited … written cash receipts and disbursements policies. Town of Guilford – Justice Court Accountability (Chenango County) … to identify outstanding balances. The Court has a shortage of $370 and unidentified funds of $8,207. Town of Lloyd – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits
… reviewed, totaling $783,400, the supervisor paid $124,000 in claims (16 percent) that were either not presented to the … City School District – Budget Review (Monroe County) A review of the district’s general fund budgets revealed an … gallons, is considered non-revenue (lost) water. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… in the second degree in Nassau County District Court for sending phony prescription records for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health … state Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage for enrollees. To read the two audit reports, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamOpinion 88-69
… for the purpose of providing prehospital emergency medical treatment or transporting sick or injured persons found … within the boundaries of the municipality to a place for treatment of such illness or injury. Therefore, since section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Statement From NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Mayor's November Financial Plan Update
… managing the influx of asylum seekers in Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027 — part of the $10 billion added for this cost … future unanticipated spending. If the city had built up reserves earlier, it could have mitigated the severity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/statement-ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-mayors-november-financial-plan-updateXII.5.G Entering the Appropriate Obligation and Accounting Dates on Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… AND POLICIES Agencies must use the correct Obligation Date and Accounting Date. The Obligation Date is used in the accrual and modified accrual bases of … Agencies must use the correct Obligation Date and Accounting Date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5g-entering-appropriate-obligation-and-accounting-dates-vouchersMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care
… premium for every Medicaid recipient enrolled in the MCO, and the MCO arranges for the provision of services its members … paid approximately $46.5 billion in premiums to 92 MCO plans. Key Findings Medicaid inappropriately paid 29,289 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/05/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care