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DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely … stress before the pandemic hit,” DiNapoli said. “Some of that pressure could be alleviated with federal stimulus funds and the restoration of state aid, but the full extent of the pandemic’s impact on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti today announced that Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ probation. “Ms. LaBarr’s conviction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsMedicaid Program - Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (2013-S-17)
To determine whether the Department of Health established adequate controls to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and outpatient facilities reimbursed by the Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s17.pdfSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers with Disabilities (Follow-Up) (2022-F-24)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers with Disabilities (2019-S-41).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f24x.pdfFiscal Stress in School Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2018-19
This report summarizes results of school district scores for the 2018-19 fiscal school year (SY) and compares results to SYs 2016-17 and 2017-18. The report ref
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/common-themes-for-school-year-2018-19.pdfDiNapoli Releases Review of First Quarter State Revenue Collections
… the first quarter of the state’s fiscal year 2014-15 were $1.3 billion higher than Division of the Budget (DOB) … for the same period last year, primarily reflecting a $1.6 billion drop in personal income tax (PIT) collections in … million from MetLife, $20 million from AXA Equitable and $715 million from Credit Suisse. Another $2.2 billion was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-releases-review-first-quarter-state-revenue-collectionsDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… for those localities experiencing financial hardship, it can be difficult to overcome challenges that have been years … examining their scores and using this system to determine how they can budget prudently and develop realistic long-term financial plans.” The latest round of scores is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: NYC Facing Larger Budget Gaps Amid Slowing Economic Growth and Rising Costs
… Plan largely adjusted spending in the current year only, adding some funding for under-budgeted items and state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-facing-larger-budget-gaps-amid-slowing-economic-growth-and-rising-costsUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (2021-S-32) 180-Day Response
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York appropriately reimbursed physician-administered drugs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s32-response.pdfWestchester School for Special Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… dealer; $1,723 for lodging at the Majestic View Lodge near Zion National Park; $1,620 at a cigar store; and $369 at Victoria's Secret. Although the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/02/westchester-school-special-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualStarting Point Services for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Starting Point Services for Children (Starting Point) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … The audit included all expenses claimed on Starting Point’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/11/starting-point-services-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six … of health care services, including prescription drugs, to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … New York State Controlled Substances Act (Act) was enacted to combat the illegal use of controlled substances. The Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-followChildren’s Center for Early Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Work with Center officials to help ensure that only allowable costs are included on any of their CFRs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/childrens-center-early-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMilestone School for Child Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… identified $801,859 in reported costs that did not comply with Manual requirements and recommend such costs be … to Milestone’s CFRs and reimbursement rates. Work with Milestone officials to help ensure their compliance with Manual provisions. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/17/milestone-school-child-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAstor Services for Children & Families – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Astor Services for … New York, provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and … financial information, including costs, that Astor reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/astor-services-children-families-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAssociation to Benefit Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… based on the difference in the number of hours claimed versus payroll, calculated the recommended disallowance of … and food items that were not age appropriate (such as club soda and coffee creamer). In addition, some of the costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/08/association-benefit-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… payments made by the Town of Roxbury (Town) officials to certain not-for-profit organizations were appropriate … Findings We reviewed the 25 payments Town officials made to not-for-profit organizations, totaling $33,760. Officials … that these payments were appropriate and not impermissible gifts. Key Recommendations Consult with the Town’s legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177State Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… contracts C813016, C81403A, T815055, and T816040 to Tough Man Inc. (Tough Man). The objectives of our examination were to determine … under the terms of the contracts. Background Tough Man is a not-for-profit corporation formed to sponsor … contracts C813016 C81403A T815055 and T816040 to Tough Man Inc Tough Man Th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incDiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… to face a higher unemployment rate than the national average for those with disabilities. In 2020, unemployment … to face a higher unemployment rate than the national average for those with disabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine if the recommendations made in our initial audit report, Empire BlueCross … documentation for payments which predate a certain point in time. However, we obtained cost data for 11 of the … To determine if the recommendations made in our initial audit reportNew York State Health Insurance P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/empire-bluecross-blueshield-payments-john-t-mather-memorial-hospital-follow