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DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… A former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, was … Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “The arrest of Ms. Simchik sends a clear message that alleged criminal … any illegal financial acts, and I applaud the work of our members and our partners at the Comptroller’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2022-S-16 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers New York’s Medicaid program. The … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followOpinion 88-73
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (creation of by town for improvement district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … Whether a town of the second class may establish a capital reserve fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with … audit report Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughCentral New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… the Central New York Regional Market Authority Board of Directors (Board) and officials effectively managed the … and the unrestricted net position declining to a deficit of $97,470 at the end of the 2022-23 fiscal year (FY). The Board and officials did … the Central New York Regional Market Authority Board of Directors Board and officials effectively managed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a … assessors accept and process residents’ applications for STAR exemptions. The STAR program lowers the school real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical … are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients receive their services through managed care, whereby the Department pays managed care organizations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipmentIX.5.A Billing for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… Enterprise Services Automation (ESA) is a group of PeopleSoft modules that includes Project … OSC cash managed projects the Contract that the Project is linked to is set to ACTIVE status. Upon cost collection general ledger … Enterprise Services Automation ESA is a group of PeopleSoft modules that includes Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5a-billing-non-onboarding-agenciesVI.5 Project Budgets – VI. Budgets
… with the Commitment Control module, controls the amount of expenditures that can be charged and posted to project … Note: These budget journals do not require the Division of Budget (DOB) or OSC approval and are posted to SFS after … budgets serve a critical need to prevent overspending of the Federal Grant. For an agency to transact on a project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi5-project-budgetsProblem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… purchase orders or receiving slips) is missing, the claim should be held until the supporting documentation is … is not provided, there may be an increased risk that the claim is not legitimate. If the claim is mathematically … case of reimbursement to officers and employees in travel status, are not actual or necessary expenses. The course of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsNew York State Health Insurance Program – Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up)
… York State Health Insurance Program: Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Report 2019-S-23 ). About the … if a member is a dependent on another NYSHIP policy with the State or a different participating organization. Key … as a limitation to more effective information sharing with participating organizations regarding dual Family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverage-followTown of Thurston – Financial Management (2013M-280)
… only required to provide the Board with quarterly budget status reports. Without monthly budget status reports, the Board lacked the information necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-thurston-financial-management-2013m-280City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future … The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6State Police Bulletin No. SP-169
… Police Investigators Association. The agreement provides for retroactive General Salary increases and increases to … automatic increases: NHRP703 - Mass Salary Additional Pay Report This report identifies all employees receiving an … ). Fields on this report include EmplID, Employee Record Number, Employee Name, Earn Code, Grade, Salary Plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-169-april-2014-april-2015-and-april-2016-retroactive-salary-and-otherUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-319
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to explain OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2022 … adjustment may be incorrect. Therefore, the agency is responsible for identifying employees who meet the … adjustment may be re-generated when the payment is processed. OSC will turn off (not process) the automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-319-retroactive-april-2022-ucs-sled-payment-increaseComptroller’s Fiscal Update: Year-End Results for State Fiscal Year 2014-15, May 2015
New York spent $143.9 billion in SFY 2014-15 on an All Governmental Funds basis, an increase of $6.4 billion or 4.6 percent from SFY 2013-14.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-year-end-results-2014-15.pdfThe Financial Industry Crisis – Impact on the New York State Budget, September 2008
The State Comptroller maintains a close watch over the impact of all economic events for New York State and its local governments, including New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-financial-industry-crisis-2008.pdfBudget Analysis State Fiscal Year 2008-09 - Review of the Executive Budget, February 2008
SFY 2008-09 Executive Budget proposes All Funds spending to total $124.3 billion in the next fiscal year, an increase of 5.0 percent, over SFY 2007-08.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-2008-09.pdfMedicaid Program: Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates under the federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s11-response.pdfAuthorization for Release of Health Information Pursuant to HIPAA (RS6429)
For NYSLRS members to request that health information regarding care and treatment be released to the Retirement System. HIPAA forms must be submitted with all
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6429.pdf