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Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… earlier section (Claims Auditing) is no, then some type of action should be taken in most cases. Obviously, this will … with local policies, reduce the claim by the amount of ineligible expenses. If the claim is a duplicate or has … it to the unpaid amount. Be aware that the submission of photocopies of original invoices may indicate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsSelected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… Purpose To determine whether Department purchases from one vendor, American Indian Women Incorporated (AIW) complied with minority- or women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) procurement rules and other State … substantial and continuing, and who control the day-to-day business decisions. These enterprises must also be authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesSchool Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… exemption from school taxes for most owner-occupied, primary residences. Property owners are eligible for one … - just for exemptions with this specific risk indicator (i.e., having a mailing address that receives STAR exemptions for multiple parcels). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Dutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… Although the County has not developed a written plan for bridge maintenance and repair, it has taken action in recent years to improve and maintain bridge ratings. We tested the flags issued during the last … structural failure was a potential outcome before the next bridge inspection. The County’s response to these four flags …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New … A 69yearold Manhattan man Randy Ray was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 841
… Services BU03 Institutional Services BU04 Division of Military & Naval Affairs BU47 Effective Date(s) 9/25/08 … dated 10/29/08, Pay Period 14L Background Chapter 10 of the Laws of 2008, Article 8, Section 131.6 and 130.3 of the Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/841-october-2008-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments-graded-and-nsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care
… for certain services covered by mainstream managed care plans. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2013 to … pays Medicaid providers using the FFS or managed care method. Under the FFS method, the Department, through … rendered to Medicaid recipients. Under the managed care method, the Department pays managed care plans a monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-careComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… found that the district did not have adequate and up-to-date residency information to support tuition charges totaling $2.5 million for 162 … District – Contractual Services (Erie County) Payments to two service providers totaling $477,000 (10 percent) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… ensures that safety and security equipment, such as cameras and Help Point Intercoms, are working, tested, … security purposes. CCTV relies on strategic placement of cameras and observation of the cameras’ input on monitors off site. As of June 1, 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsApplying for Benefits – State Police Plan
… Online , which is the fastest filing method, by certified mail or by fax: Retirement Online — You can apply for a … online and upload retirement-related documents. Certified Mail — If you mail a document “Certified Mail — Return Receipt Requested,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/applying-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not comply with city requirements. City of Lackawanna – Network Management and Internal Controls (Erie County) City … identify and disable unnecessary network user accounts. As a result, 14 unnecessary generic network user accounts and … IT security awareness training. Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (Schenectady County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1976
… annual contribution amount will increase to $20,500 for calendar year 2022. An additional deferment is available to … Description 404 SUNY 403(b) Plan Education Department, School for the Blind, and School for the Deaf employees electing the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1976-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1896
State Agencies Bulletin No 1896
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1896-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionState Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… and bus or subway tokens. Awards from all qualified award programs that exceed the maximum allowable limit of … $1600 in the calendar year. Awards from all non-qualified award programs that exceed the maximum allowable limit of … to submit annual reports summarizing non-cash merit award actions to the Governor's Office of Employee Relations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… July 1, 2023 – January 16, 2025 Understanding the Program Schools purchase a wide variety of IT equipment, such as … and IT Department staff are responsible for maintaining detailed inventory records. Audit Summary School officials … exposes IT assets to loss, theft or misuse. The report includes four recommendations that, if implemented, will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Westmere Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District filed accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/18/westmere-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2014m-12Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-141)
… January 1, 2013 through March 26, 2014. Background The Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District is a district … the Town of Hardenburgh in Delaware County and the Town of Middletown in Ulster County. The District, which is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/01/middletown-hardenburgh-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014mClaryville Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Controls (2014M-53)
… Claryville Fire District, which covers the Town of Denning in Ulster County and part of the Town of Neversink in Sullivan County. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Company reported approximately $61,000 in disbursements. Key Findings Financial activities are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/25/claryville-volunteer-fire-company-financial-controls-2014m-53Hilton Central School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2016M-220)
… totaled approximately $76.9 million. Key Findings Time sheets were modified without employee recertification. Leave … Require employees to recertify or resubmit time sheets when they need to be adjusted because of an error. … independent reviews of leave time accruals and time sheets to ensure the records agree and investigate any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/hilton-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2016m-220Herkimer Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-68)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … have a long-term plan in place but has hired a consultant to assist with long-term planning. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/herkimer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-68