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Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up) (2020-F-10) 30-day response
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Report 2018-S-45).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-20f10-response.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26-response.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2016-S-41) 90-Day Response
To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-16s41-response.pdfAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023 (2024-M-1) 180-Day Response
To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m1-response.pdfManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up) (2024-F-4)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Report 2020-S-59).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f4.pdfExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up) (Report 2024-F-18)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Report 2021-S-36).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f18.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2016-S-41)
To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-16s41.pdfMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up) (2018-F-26)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Report 2013-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f26.pdfRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up) (2018-F-25)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (2016-S-71).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f25.pdfManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up) (2024-F-4) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Report 2020-S-59).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f4-response.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up) (2024-F-11)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, State Education Department: Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f11.pdfPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… after previously pleading guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. The husband and wife stole … to purchase personal items including; landscaping for their home, car and insurance payments for their vehicles, … the defendants to five years’ probation over the strong objections of my office,” District Attorney Michael E. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… and the SDVOB Division are to be commended for effectively making this important initiative a priority.” The … must have received a service-related disability rating of 10 percent or greater from the U.S. Department of Veterans … agreed with the auditors’recommendations and indicated they have taken steps to address them. Their comments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… Many social adult day services programs (SADS) in New York operate … no agency has a complete accounting of all the adult day service programs that are operating in the state,” … in response to the audit can be read in the report Social Adult Day Services, or by going to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsOpinion 93-6
… ". . . municipal corporations and districts shall have power to enter into, award, cancel and terminate agreements … 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-14, p 53). Villages have the power to provide fire protection services (see Village Law, … article 10). As a rule, however, towns do not have the power to provide fire protection services directly as a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… The economy of New York’s Finger Lakes region has been bolstered by recent growth in the … by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli. "As the economy of the Finger Lakes transforms, the region will benefit from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesComptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… DiNapoli, the New York State Comptroller, today announced a $2,950,000 settlement of a civil fraud lawsuit against Beth … With this settlement, Continuum has made admissions and is paying $2.95 million for its fraud on Medicaid.” New York … health of Medicaid is a threat to the vulnerable citizens who depend upon it for critical services. Today’s settlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated court accounting records and pocketed … Attorney Rain and the New York State Police.” Auditors found from May 2009 through May 2013, Guyette recorded 830 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 92-13
… §§10[1][ii][a][1], [d][3], 23[2][e]; see also 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-21, p 27, discussing whether a local law … Law, §10[1][ii][a][1]; Opn No. 85-21, supra ; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-18, p 23). In this instance, the town is not … be expected to be found in the statute. Applying this test, the Court upheld an amendment to the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13State Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.1
… establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA working at a DOH facility. Affected Employees Employees in certain Security Services Unit (BU21) titles who work at … earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 12/01/2021 and at or before 10:59 pm on 08/31/2022. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19961-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain