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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… including payroll records, time sheets, paystubs, or canceled checks, to support program milestones, goal … isolated in nature and largely attributable to human error or changes to the billing system, and thus not reflective of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsForensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… any safety regulations. Our audit covered employees with the described dual employment during the period July 1, 2009 … Background The MTA provides transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. MTA's Code of Ethics (Code) allows employees to engage in external employment with certain provisions. For example, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsVillage of St. Johnsville – Records and Reports (2015M-1)
… located in the Town of St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, and has a population of approximately 1,700. The Village is … appropriations for the general, water, sewer, cemetery and recreational funds for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled … did not complete accurate bank reconciliations, and numerous bank account balances did not reconcile to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-st-johnsville-records-and-reports-2015m-1DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for June and July
… the planned bond sales for New York state, New York City and their major public authorities during the months of June and July of 2023. The planned sales of $6.06 billion include $2.64 billion of new money and $3.42 billion of refundings and reofferings as follows: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-june-and-julyControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and … required to negotiate costs with the private repair shops in its network and ensure costs are competitive and … $9.5 million to the Contractor and more than $10.2 million in commercial fuel purchases using the statewide refueling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followTown of Morehouse – Records and Reports (2021M-182)
… accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely manner. The Town’s accounting records were … financial reports were not prepared for and submitted to the Town Board (Board). Because the Board did not have … accurate and timely financial information, its ability to monitor the Town’s financial affairs, accurately assess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-morehouse-records-and-reports-2021m-182Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is … underinvestment in public health over the last decade may have limited the Department’s ability to prepare and respond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/15/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-dataUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides … of the Empire Plan and process and pay claims submitted by health care providers. Medical/surgical benefits cover a … as a technique for treating certain painful conditions by passing long thin needles through the skin to specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes. Our audit covered … development programs. Its mission is to promote a vigorous and growing State economy; encourage business investment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maintenance and Inspection of … (Transit) is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. As of August 25, 2021, Transit has 6,455 subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followVII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… see Chapter XIV, Section 4.C – Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations of this Guide. Reconciling your cash advance bank accounts monthly aids in fraud reduction and facilitates timely completion of the annual confirmation pursuant to SFL §115(6) and annual reporting requirements pursuant to SFL §8(9). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10f-cash-advance-reconciliations-and-annual-confirmationWassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices and claims processing for the period January 1, 2015 through … is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Amenia, in Dutchess County. The … for the services of 11 professionals totaling $290,500 and did not obtain the required number of quotes for 17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8About the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… towns in the county, as well. Do these officials have to prepare and submit an ROA for the county and … who are paid per diem (per call, case, meeting, etc.), how do you determine the number of days per month to record … on Record of Activities) column of the Resolution and how are they reported on the monthly report submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionEnterprise Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2014M-378)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student … file or require that a new proof of residence be submitted when a student's address changes. Key Recommendations … students' residences and require new proof of residence when a student moves. … Enterprise Charter School Enrollment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/27/enterprise-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2014m-378DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for March and April
… the planned bond sales for New York State, New York City and their major public authorities during the months of March and April of 2024. The planned sales of $8.86 billion include $4.77 billion of new money and $4.09 billion of refundings and reofferings as follows: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-march-and-aprilDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of … Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and Carl Emmons Sr., Chris Emmons’ father and a volunteer firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Report 2020-S-66 ). About the Program DOH administers the State’s Medicaid program and the Essential Plan. Medicaid provides a wide range of … services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The Essential Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… permitting processes. Permit or registration type is based on a source’s potential to emit air contaminants. There are … registered with the Department: Title V Facilities (Title Vs), Air State Facilities (ASFs), and Air Facility … to address concerns about their community’s air quality, which could disproportionally impact residents of EJ areas. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsTown of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… of Jay (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively … The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records, and inadequate financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22Controls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) has taken appropriate steps to oversee and manage the Unemployment Insurance system and … the number of weeks that payments were made); and How the claims were originally identified as fraudulent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-system