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Language Access Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Language Access Services (Report … and operates 31 public-facing offices (State DMVs). In the remaining counties, there are 100 public-facing office … are permitted to use an interpreter of their choice in these limited circumstances, they must complete a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report Hazard Mitigation and Coordination Report 2021N8
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followVillage of Suffern - Budget Review (B20-6-2)
… the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. … Village budgeted approximately $2.13 million in metered water revenue and $2.67 million in sewer rent revenue. … the total 2020-21 collections for water and sewer revenue will be approximately $1.94 million and $2.38 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-suffern-budget-review-b20-6-2Safety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… for the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog shelters outside of New York City. The Law mandates that a dog must be seized if it: is unlicensed; poses an immediate … and is believed to be dangerous. Municipalities that issue dog licenses are required to establish and maintain a shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… Systems (PWSs) to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. We found the Department has taken various actions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followOpinion 98-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (county coroner paid by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5DiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
Employment grew faster in Brooklyn since the end of the recession than in the rest of New York City the state and the nation and its unemployment rate has fallen to a record low according to an economic report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
To determine whether Linden Plaza was procuring goods supplies and services at competitive prices and in accordance with applicable requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/06/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentNew York State Dental Program – Payments for Scaling and Root Planing Procedures (Follow-Up)
… (GHI) to process dental claims on behalf of the State. Emblem Health is the parent company of GHI and HIP Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/12/new-york-state-dental-program-payments-scaling-and-root-planing-procedures-followMedina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
… taken corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-tax-collection-2019m-151State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Preliminary Budget
… creates a risk to balanced budgets in the coming years. My team is analyzing the budget and will issue an analysis next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-preliminary-budgetContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… needs by using a single contract; or an existing New York State or New York City contract could be used to obtain the necessary … Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Contracts for Personal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followUnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… United’s reimbursement. Billing for a higher level of care than the service actually provided is known as upcoding. … For the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, we determined 42 claims (47 percent of the 90 claims sampled) … or unsupported for the higher level of care billed. We found United’s method for monitoring out-of-network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesInappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
… and postoperative periods, commonly known as the global surgery period. All routine services related to the surgery, such as evaluation and management (E/M) services, … identified in the initial audit report. However, no action has been taken to review and recover the inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-followDiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… improved outlook from last year. General Fund budget gaps forecast by DOB just one year ago averaged nearly $11 billion … 2025-26. Risks The predominant risk for the financial plan forecast is the uncertainty of the pandemic. The duration of … are fewer workers in the labor force. DiNapoli noted DOB’s forecast of a return to pre-pandemic employment levels in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Municipal Spending on Infrastructure Declines While Needs Go Unmet
… Local government capital spending on roads, bridges and water and sewer systems declined by approximately 8 percent between … and bridges. The decline in local government spending on water and sewer systems was significant. In 2012, combined … Local government capital spending on roads bridges and water and sewer systems declined by approximately 8 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-municipal-spending-infrastructure-declines-while-needs-go-unmetNew NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… and job creation, and increasingly an essential part of how we conduct everyday life. Across all industries, … and services online, with online sales making up about 16% of total retail sales. The pandemic exposed that … locations where no broadband service is available. As of July 2024, New York’s ConnectALL grantees were awarded more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67 ). About the Program In February 2007, … and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other … of Addiction Services and Supports. Under Jonathan’s Law, facility directors are required to do the following in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… not filed their financial information, as required. These scores also largely reflect the period when local governments … have a fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2021. The scores also cover the 17 cities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesCounty of Oneida – County Clerk (2025M-110)
… the Oneida County (County) Clerk (Clerk) properly collect and deposit funds, and remit funds in an accurate and timely manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – July 29, … Did the Oneida County County Clerk Clerk properly collect and deposit funds and remit funds in an accurate and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/12/county-oneida-county-clerk-2025m-110