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Opinion 91-57
… opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) -- Public Library (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Accounting (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) EDUCATION LAW, §259(1): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Niagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
Determine whether District officials properly managed and accounted for Niagara Power Coalition and Native American revenues.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/niagara-wheatfield-2019-227.pdfRavena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds and Admissions (2020M-169)
Determine whether the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District’s (District) extra-classroom activity (ECA) and event admissions funds were adequately safeguarded and properly accounted for.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-2020-169.pdfDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and public authorities … in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesOwego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
Determine whether District officials effectively managed special education services by ensuring students received services in accordance with their individual e
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/owego-apalachin-2020-21.pdfDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… DiNapoli said. “The Department of Civil Service and United HealthCare need to make sure this money is fully collected … million of these members. Civil Service contracted with United HealthCare to administer the Empire Plan’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Report 2021-S-32 ). About the Program The New York State Health … covered the period from January 2017 through December 2021. We identified over $5.5 million in actual and potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/21/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2022-S-1 ). About the Program The New … Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector … Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service Report 2022S1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebates
… due under its contract with the Department for selected drug manufacturers. The audit covered the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013 and included a review of revenue from five drug manufacturers. Background The New York State Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebatesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Follow-Up)
… BlueCross BlueShield: Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Report 2010-S-51), issued on April 23, 2012, were … of ten hospitals, including John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Mather). Empire’s agreement with the Health … Blue Shield - Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (2010-S-51) New York State Health Insurance Program: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/empire-bluecross-blueshield-payments-john-t-mather-memorial-hospital-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… Purpose To determine whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the agreements between Empire and its member hospitals. The audit covered the period … To determine whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield Empire paid claims for special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid hospital claims for members who were not eligible. The audit covered the … records; however, Civil Service is ultimately responsible for ensuring these groups fulfill their duties. Civil Service … and Accounting System (NYBEAS) as the system of record for member enrollment and eligibility information, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesUnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services
… through December 31, 2016. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … each category, there are either three or five levels of care that providers bill. The amount of United’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesCity of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B24-1-10)
… was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 5 6 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD (the City of Dunkirk Fiscal Recovery Act; “Act” authorizes the City of … 30 days before the date scheduled for the City Council’s vote on the adoption of the final budget or the last date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/27/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b24-1-10DiNapoli: Former Director of Central New York Nonprofit Arrested for Alleged Theft of $79,000
… including lodging and car rentals, hotels, restaurants, Broadway shows, a mountain bike and kayaks. While on an … to Vegas, Weigel also allegedly used GOTR funds to see a show, attend a performance at the Sphere, and eat at several … Judge Robert Woodrow. She is due back in court on May 7, 2026. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-former-director-central-new-york-nonprofit-arrested-alleged-theft-79000Comptroller DiNapoli, Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYU Director of Finance for Major Fraud
… State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the guilty plea … and young English Language learners. I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in uncovering her … a chance to fairly compete for funding,” said District Attorney Bragg . “In Manhattan, we will continue to root out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyu-director-finance-major-fraudState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… Holdings for marketing, advertising and public relations services for the New York State Fair. Department of … Community Supervision $5.1 million with Axon Enterprise Inc. for body-worn cameras and associated cloud storage services. State Education Department $38.5 million with NCS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryOnondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition and ensured that fuel records were accurate.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/onondaga.pdfExploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-100)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology (School) officials ensured non-payroll disbursements … Determine whether Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology School officials ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/exploration-elementary-charter-school-science-and-technology-non-payrollCollege Readiness (Follow-Up)
… schools (excludes charter schools/students) in the 2023-24 school year. Over the past several years, NYCPS has … of students whom it has determined to be college ready has continuously lagged. For example, in 2019, while … citywide graduated, only 57% were considered college ready. In 2024, 83% of high school students citywide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-follow