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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC): Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up) (2017-F-13) An initial audit … has undergone periods when it was vacant (for over 3.5 years), leased to a vendor to make warranty repairs, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Performance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… jobs and/or make significant capital investments. Empire State Development (ESD) administers the Program and is … to receive annual tax credits. As of March 31, 2015, the State has committed over $548 million in Program tax credits … as of June 2015, ESD had authorized Program tax credits on 39 occasions totaling $4.84 million. Based on our testing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programReview of the American Academy of Pediatrics
… (CDC) for outreach activities that provide information on immunizations to pediatric providers and the public. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/29/review-american-academy-pediatricsUnited Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our initial audit report, United HealthCare Insurance … and allocation of rebates offered by drug manufacturers. In 2012, Express Scripts Holding Company (Express Scripts) … was issued on September 26, 2014, identified $694,227 in drug rebate and discount revenue that was not credited to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… accumulated deficits in the City’s general, refuse, water and sewer funds as of December 31, 2013. The Act requires the … State Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the debt … matters described in this letter, the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the five … program provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … Medicaid program reimburses outpatient services according to the Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followDiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… times the amount of bonds offered, which allowed the State to reduce yields in many maturities. Ultimately, retail … pleased with the sale results, which demonstrate robust demand from investors large and small for New York’s General … the refunding will save taxpayers over $8.5 million on a present value basis, or 6.3 percent of the par amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts … is responsible for enforcing the Law, which took effect in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… its customers were met. The contractor did not ensure that all staff received proper new hire and recurrent training and … compliance. Require the contractor to: ensure that all newly hired Associates attend all training and that staff receive recurring training, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… recommendations made in our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield … 31, 2012 (Report 2013-S-28). Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-throughThe Arc of Orange County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc of Orange County (Arc Orange) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). We audited costs that Arc Orange reported on its CFR for the year ended December … To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc of Orange County Arc Orange on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/arc-orange-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualImproper Payments to a Physical Therapist (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments to a Physical … Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for the elderly and disabled. Individuals enrolled in both programs are commonly referred to as “dual-eligible.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/improper-payments-physical-therapist-followDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately … August 27, 2019. About the Program The Smart Schools Bond Act (Act) was approved by New York State voters in November 2014, … Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsPermanent COLA
… enact a law providing an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees. A COLA payment is a change, based on the cost of living index, … it occurs. Once you become eligible and receive your first COLA payment, subsequent COLA adjustments will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… that without proper oversight in place, it can be easy for public funds to be misspent or go missing. My team of auditors and investigators will continue to work … results, did not list individual disbursements and did not account for all revenues. DiNapoli made a number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Post Fire Department , Sachem Public Library and Ulster County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … Inc. – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (Steuben County) After a referral from Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, auditors found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… Unit 86) or unrepresented (Bargaining Unit CT or 88), collectively referred to as Salary Administration Plan … to MC and Unrepresented employees in Bargaining Units 86, 88 and CT. Article 2, Section 37.3 of the New York State … DTA or PAY and Reason Code EJP and update the employee’s annual salary and/or increment code to the appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … its actions. In addition, the board did not approve change orders totaling more than $50,000 before the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2