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DiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… in Manhattan, for her alleged role in a long-term scheme to defraud the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out of … DiNapoli, Ulster County District Attorney Clegg, and the FBI Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force. … investigation was initiated by a complaint from United Healthcare Special Investigations Unit, who assisted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2019
OSC makes recommendations to agencies and other organizations it audits on how to improve data quality and reporting, and implement effective controls.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2019.pdfDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting … a collection agency seeking as of March 2023, according to a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … the Authority’s response, I’m hopeful action will be taken to implement our recommendations to maximize revenue for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1682
… Medicare tax deficiency and have since left the New York State payroll Background Employees who have taxable income … both the employee and employer share of the taxes to the United States Department of Treasury. When an employee’s net pay is not sufficient to withhold the employee’s share of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1682-current-year-social-security-andor-medicare-tax-deficiencies-and-impactOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… The majority of people who work for and provide services to the State or participating employers are considered public … consultants are not permitted to join NYSLRS or receive service credit for consultant or independent contractor … controls, supervises or directs the individual as to how assigned tasks are to be performed; The employer sets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsVillage of Harriman – Water Department Billing (2014M-311)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water … code. Develop clearly written policies and procedures for how the average consumption should be calculated and billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-harriman-water-department-billing-2014m-311Green Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… In total, these occupations made up over 17% of all jobs in the state pre-pandemic. He urged the state to fund … successful, we need trained individuals who can fill these jobs,” DiNapoli said. “The workforce impact goes beyond just wind and solar jobs as many established occupations are seeing an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget, Federal Fiscal Year 2021
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and the states for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) ending September 30, 2021, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2021.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… Contract Administration Program (PBCA), and the COVID Rent Relief Program (COVID RRP) to ensure they meet … HCR is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all eligible costs. This audit covers … HCR also administered the COVID RRP, which was established by the State as part of the Emergency Rent Relief Act of 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingTown of Andover – Audit of Claims (2013M-388)
… did not number claims or prepare abstracts of claims to be approved by the Board for payment by the Supervisor. Only … All claims, except where exempted by statute, should be presented to the Board for audit. Prepare monthly … allowed and the funds and appropriation accounts to be charged. Enter in the minutes the total dollar amounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-andover-audit-claims-2013m-388DiNapoli: Debt Adding to MTA's Financial Pressures With Riders and Fare Revenue Slow to Return
… into the future and could leave less money to pay for services, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas … federal aid to balance its budgets through 2025. By 2026, the MTA faces a budget gap of over $2 billion and … budget over time. By contrast, New York City imposes a threshold of 15% on its debt burden. Lockbox funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-debt-adding-mtas-financial-pressures-riders-and-fare-revenue-slow-returnTown of Milford – Financial Condition (2013M-355)
… August 27, 2013. Background The Town of Milford is located in Otsego County and is governed by an elected Town Board … fund to finance operations for the part-town highway fund in 2013. This interfund advance inappropriately crossed the … and capital plan, nor did it have any other mechanism in place to adequately address the Town’s long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-milford-financial-condition-2013m-355Town of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… proper bank reconciliations and accountability analyses on a monthly basis for the Justices’ review. Submit monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… with the New York State Police in 2024 looking into allegations of theft. They found Storrs used his position as … to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentTown of Candor – Fund Balances (2014M-157)
… our audit was to examine the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2011 through April 8, 2014. Background The Town of Candor is located in Tioga County, has a population of approximately 5,000 … fiscal years 2011 through 2013, fund balance available for use in each of the four major operating funds has either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/01/town-candor-fund-balances-2014m-157DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants Report 2016S90
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followTown of Riverhead - Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-25)
… the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, … were proper and supported. However, Town officials did not always follow the Town’s collections procedures and, as a … of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have initiated corrective action. … Determine whether Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-riverhead-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-25Town of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2013. … operations. Review the user fees and ad valorem taxes for the respective water and sewer districts annually and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239