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Town of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over fuel and the management of the Town’s vehicle fleet for the period January 1, 2012 … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over fuel and the management of the Towns vehicle fleet for the period January 1 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… for therapy services. About the Program Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareMedicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2017-S-36 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emedny-followMedicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services (Follow-Up)
… recipient’s Plan, Medicaid is generally the secondary payer and reimburses providers for financial balances not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-services-followTown of Ballston – Water Fund Financial Operations (2012M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the water fund’s fiscal health and operations for the period … including appropriations of $1.1 million for the 12 water districts. Key Findings The Town’s accounting records … accurate and timely information necessary to evaluate the water fund’s fiscal health and take appropriate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2012m-258State Agencies Bulletin No. 1814
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2019-2020 maximum salary contribution limit for Tier 6 members of PFRS (7W), and ERS (7Y). Background On … through March 31, 2020 for members of PFRS and ERS. This is a prorated figure based on partial plan year January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1814-maximum-salary-contribution-limit-tier-6-members-following-new-yorkEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… Empire BlueCross (Empire) administers the hospital portion of the Empire Plan. Empire processes claims for hospital … schedules. Intraocular lenses are used in the treatment of cataracts – the clouding of the lens in the eye – which cause vision problems. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … to select various plans for coverage. The Empire Plan is by far the most popular plan, covering 1.1 million people, … The member remits United’s payment to the provider, and is responsible for paying the remaining 20 percent. In 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… sound fiscal and administrative practices and a disregard for the interests of taxpayers,” said DiNapoli. “Instead of … base salary increased to $210,000 per year, which is equal to 26 biweekly payments of about $8,077. However, her biweekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtState Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… should never be lost in the bureaucratic administration of this program,” DiNapoli said. “Nearly two decades ago this … to national and state changes. While the state Department of Health immediately followed up to make corrections during the course of our audit, our auditors found that the problem persisted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… A review of six Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Many of the problems were tied to MTA’s failure to follow its own … latest approved capital program, with an original budget of $29.57 billion. After previous additions, the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysDeath Benefits
… us as soon as possible. Survivors can report the death of a member using our online death report form or they can … Ordinary Death Benefit If you have at least one year of service credit and die while in active service, and your death is not the result of an on-the-job accident, your beneficiary may be entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefitsAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… whether the New York City Department of Social Services is administering the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction … them to initiate the search for housing. Once an apartment is identified and all requirements are met, HRA approves the … 2024, the program’s budget was $816 million. CityFHEPS is administered in accordance with Title 68, Chapter 10 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2282
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that employees with NYSPO access can opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement for the 2024 tax year. Affected Employees: Employees enrolled … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that employees with NYSPO access can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2282-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2024-form-w-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The … $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … from various sources before making the purchase. Of these, 26 claims totaling $47,288 lacked evidence that the purchaser …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1027
… Purpose To explain the procedures for processing the Work Related Clothing Allowance and the … Office of Employee Relations has approved funding for the payment of the Work Related Clothing Allowance for CSEA Bargaining Units 03 and 04 and the Uniform … To explain the procedures for processing the Work Related Clothing Allowance and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1027-2010-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-bargaining-units-03-and-04State Agencies Bulletin No. 2385
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that employees with NYSPO access can opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement for the 2025 tax year. Affected Employees: Employees enrolled … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that employees with NYSPO access can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2385-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2025-form-w-2State Police Bulletin No. SP-260
… of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2025 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment, and to provide … are affected. Background: Chapter 182 of the Laws of 2025 implements the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of … an annual holiday compensation payment. Effective 11/01/2025, the Holiday Bonus Payment must be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-260-2025-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeOpinion 91-14
… §§81, 221, containing provisions for permissive referendum when a town provides refuse collection as a town-wide … §209-e[3] containing provisions for permissive referendum when the boundaries of a district are extended). Therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Opinion 94-1
… to district) COUNTY LAW, §267; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A county is not authorized to chargeback to a county … or those matters specifically enumerated in section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i],[ii]), including the compensation of its officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1