Search
Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-329)
… Board’s oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014 and … within the District’s network and public website for the period January 1, 2013 through October 15, 2014. … population of approximately 4,290. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 are $157,987. Key Findings The Board could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/21/galen-clyde-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-and-information-technologyVillage of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… and accounting records. Consider amending the Agency’s lease and payment in lieu of taxes agreements from the 1980s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Background The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a seven-member Board and its 2014 budgeted appropriations … accounting records were audited on an annual basis by a CPA, as is required by the Department bylaws. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsCity of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
Determine whether City officials properly implemented information technology IT security controls to safeguard water system operations against unauthorized ac
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Fishkill, in Dutchess County. … that defines the process for authorizing, processing and monitoring transactions. Key Recommendations Consult the … District’s attorney to evaluate the present LOSAP program and related documents. The Board also should adopt a plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88UnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes billed on claims that indicate … United will not pay for certain procedure codes billed in combination with other procedure codes unless the provider … for claims preparation and submission. Recover the $39,345 in overpayments identified by our audit. As priorities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Ordinary Death Benefit – Career Plan
… may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if your death is not attributable to an … active (not retired) members generally are not entitled to a monthly pension benefit. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if your death is not attributable to an … active (not retired) members generally are not entitled to a montly pension benefit. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/ordinary-death-benefitTuckahoe Common School District – Purchasing (2013M-158)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over … School District is located in Suffolk County in the Town of Southampton. The District is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/08/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2013m-158Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Claims with certain characteristics may have a higher risk of error … are not routine. In today’s electronic environment, anyone with a computer and printer may be capable of replicating and … Tips or complaints about possible fraud. Understanding the symptoms of errors and fraud can help you identify claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsOrdinary Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if your death is not attributable to an … at least one year of service since last joining the Retirement System and your death occurs: While you are on the … extended for an additional two years) following the last date you were paid on the payroll, provided your employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/ordinary-death-benefitRondout Valley Central School District – Fixed Assets (2023M-36)
… inventory records. Ensure fixed assets are tagged and are in the locations indicated on the District’s inventory list. … 1 District officials stated that the valuations included in their inventory records corresponding to the musical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/rondout-valley-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2023m-36Contract Advisory No. 25
… Requests (CRER) Document the procurement record decisions in the system Track the status of requests, in real-time, once submitted to BOC for review Immediately be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/25-electronic-documents-submission-system-edssIndustrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
Industrial Development Agency Board Governance 2017MS1
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1Alden Central School District – Fuel Management (2024M-90)
… The Transportation Supervisor did not update fuel prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling $9,176. Officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/alden-central-school-district-fuel-management-2024m-90Newark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings District officials did … for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As a result, goods and services may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Officers and employees often travel as part of their official duties, whether it is to attend … Officers and employees often travel as part of their official duties whether it is to attend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services
… provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose ability to breathe is diminished or lost. … ventilation services. Key Finding We identified $975,795 in overpayments on 32 inpatient claims that reported 96 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-servicesPeekskill City School District - Network User Accounts (2021M-195)
… officials adequately managed and monitored network user accounts. Key Findings District officials did not adequately manage and monitor network user accounts. In addition to sensitive information … should have: Disabled 133 of the District’s 821 network user accounts. These accounts consisted of 56 individual and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/peekskill-city-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-195Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Meals Provided at Meetings (2023M-183)
… provided at meetings were appropriate, which increased the risk that BOCES may have paid for unnecessary meals. … for compliance with policies, and approve requests in advance. Keep costs for meals provided at meetings within … B includes our comment on an issue BOCES officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex-board-cooperative-educational-services