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Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if Unemployment … Insurance (UI) payments made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with … whether DOL took corrective action based on the results of our findings. Background To accomplish our objectives, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-13)
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s13.pdfMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … in the Medicaid program dispense prescription drugs to Medicaid beneficiaries. During the period January 1, 2008 … recipients. One particular doctor (herein referred to as “the Doctor”) was listed as the prescriber on 31,351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… County. $6.6 million with Kubricky Construction Corp. for asphalt milling and resurfacing on the Taconic State Parkway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… New York State Legislature – Assembly $250,000 to Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP for legal services. Office of Mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberMedicaid Program: Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Comprehensive Third-Party Insurance (2016-S-60) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made Medicaid mainstream managed care premium payments on behalf of individuals who had ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-16s60-response.pdfMedicaid Program: Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Comprehensive Third-Party Insurance (2016-S-60)
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made Medicaid mainstream managed care premium payments on behalf of individuals who had ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s60.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Upcoding of Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… upcoding. Key Finding Since the last time we followed up on the issue, United completed a major project to review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-managementState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… In February, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,465 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.4 billion and approved more than 2.9 million payments worth nearly $10 … is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Office of General Services – Design & Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… $7.9 million with Vector Construction Corp. for NY Route 23 bridge replacement over Unadilla River in … $4.3 million to EE Cruz & Company Inc. to replace Bronx River Parkway bridge in Bronx County. Other Payment Rejections and Other Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… $2.5 million with Bagiana Construction Inc. to repair a concrete perimeter wall at Sing Sing Correctional … Fund $16.8 million with MLB Construction Services LLC for renovations to Memorial Hall at SUNY Plattsburgh. … credits valued at more than $16.5 million. The Comptroller’s auditors also recovered nearly $379,000 from vendors owing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 … complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the highest level permissible … from a high of $10.2 billion at the end of March 2021. The current balance is more than double what was owed during the … employee UI claims or a low UI fund balance. Given the current negative balance in the state unemployment trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation … at the agencies reviewed and used the ACE ratings prior to making a contract award. The audit covered contracts from January 2016 to March 2020. About the Program In 1997, MTA implemented the … To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/selected-aspects-all-agency-contractor-evaluation-system-long-island-rail-road-metro-northMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… instruction in the kindergarten–grade 12 health education curriculum. With the passage of the legislation, which … to have mental health instruction as part of the curriculum, and that DOE could make improvements in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followAllocation and Budgetary Controls Over Unrestricted Funds
… for the State University of New York had: a fair and equitable methodology for charging (assessing) SUNY campuses for the costs of central office operations and statewide initiatives; adequate procedures to allocate unrestricted funds to SUNY campuses and System Administration; and sufficient budgetary controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/allocation-and-budgetary-controls-over-unrestricted-fundsXVI.4.A Cash and Investments – XVI. Financial Reporting
… accounts. The State holds investments both for its own benefit and as an agent for other parties. Major investment … their securities to broker-dealers and other entities for collateral, which may be cash, securities, or letters of credit, and simultaneously agree to return the collateral for the same securities in the future. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4a-cash-and-investmentsTown of Lockport – Asphalt Millings Inventory (2025M-55)
… the existing road to be milled and removed before the road is paved. Millings may be used for certain projects as a … screened. Therefore, the value of the unscreened millings is potentially more than the sale value. Physical safeguards … controls are required to help ensure all inventory is safeguarded and all inventory and sales of such materials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-asphalt-millings-inventory-2025m-55DiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… workers who power it.” “Apprenticeship programs are the gold standard for developing a safe, skilled and diverse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… Ruben Wills stole public money and abused his position of trust," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Thanks to … was instead redirected to a non-profit corporation called NY 4 Life, which Wills controlled. Wills withdrew the money … The $21,000 was part of a $33,000 grant provided to NY 4 Life from the New York State Office of Children and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-scheme