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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… continue to suffer, even as the economy reopens gradually and employment growth resumes. Seventy-eight percent of small … financial assistance: the Paycheck Protection Program and the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Economic … Program provides small businesses loans for payroll and other qualified expenses. The loans can be forgiven if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… intended to offer support to individuals, businesses, and state and local governments. Three of these laws, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed in March 2020, the … intended to offer support to individuals businesses and state and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama … Limited Profit Housing Act to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income families. A … the Program. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax exemptions, the Program required owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. Shaleen Mahtani and her brother, Denesh Melwani, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree and will pay full restitution of $90,000. Melwani, 58, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United … (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government, and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… report, Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician ( … Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate and sparse detail. The Department’s review of this sample … of complex diseases, contained no treatment plans, and were illegible. Department officials also determined the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Report … providers for newborn services using the fee-for-service and managed care payment methods. Under fee-for-service, … of the audit was to determine if Medicaid overpaid MCOs and hospitals for low birth weight newborn claims. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively … with the Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc. (PROMESA) to ensure that claims are allowable, properly supported, and consistent with contract terms. Background OASAS oversees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government, and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… $776,849. During this period, Davis Ethical was owned and operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. … including the Nassau County District Attorney (NCDA) and the New York State Department of Financial Services … Key Recommendations Coordinate with the NCDA, DFS, and other authorities as requested to assist in any further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyNew York State Dental Program – Payments for Scaling and Root Planing Procedures (Follow-Up)
… New York State Dental Program - Payments for Scaling and Root Planing Procedure s (Report 2009-S-95). Background … established adequate controls over the payment of scaling and root planing procedures and whether GHI overpaid for scaling and root planing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/12/new-york-state-dental-program-payments-scaling-and-root-planing-procedures-followReview of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)
… the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC) under contract M050231 were for … period for work relevant to the contract objectives, and was for expenses not previously paid from another funding … to the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton Rosedale and Springfield Gardens LDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldcOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program Career and technical education (CTE) programs (referred to in the … practical arts education) provide students with academic and technical skills, workplace competencies, and hands-on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage
… with Department of Health-authorized overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan coverage. The audit covered the period … qualify for Medicaid. As income, household makeup, and other factors change, individuals may transition between Medicaid and the Essential Plan. Both programs provide comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-andSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts … it has identified revenue enhancement opportunities; and whether it has followed required procedures in the … 9, 2018. About the Program The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) was established in 1921 and was the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… report, Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Report 2016-N-6 ). … includes provisions for procurement, inventory procedures, and maintenance of records. DHS is responsible for ensuring … under its regulatory purview are providing security and protecting the physical safety of shelter clients and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… that the former Director properly deposited receipts and that disbursements were for appropriate Department … The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County and has 47,400 residents. The seven-member Common Council is … to retire from his position as the Director of Parks and Recreation in March 2013 but resigned on November 27, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of approximately 15,500. The City Council is comprised of the Mayor and six Council members who are the legislative body … did not exercise proper oversight of cash receipts and did not establish comprehensive written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mTiconderoga Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-182)
… entitled transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions and to determine whether extra-classroom activity funds were adequately safeguarded and cash receipts and disbursements were properly accounted for during the … Central School District Transportation State Aid and ExtraClassroom Activity Funds 2017M182 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/ticonderoga-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-extraBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and applicable laws for the period January 1, 2016 through … Bridgehampton Fire District Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices 2017M251 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasing