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Comptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to D.A. Kindlon and Superintendent James for their … of the Comptroller’s Office, New York State Police and my office’s Financial Crimes Unit in uncovering this attempt … received ERAP funds that they were not entitled to. Based on the complaint, a joint investigation was launched by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… organizations that serve and employ the blind, severely disabled, and veterans. The intent of the Program is to … opportunities for these groups. The Office of General Services (OGS) is the State’s central procurement agency and … preferred sources. The New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) is the facilitating agency designated by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followCapital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… with New York State, a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be directed to NYRA for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses-followBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( 2015-S-93 ). … included in our initial report Borough of Manhattan Community College Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followAdministration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… housing in New York State. The Division’s Office of Rent Administration (Office), the subject of this follow-up … audit, is responsible for administering New York State’s rent laws. These laws are designed to provide decent, … on investment while protecting tenants from unlawful rent increases, harassment, and illegal evictions. As the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-followAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26). Background New … on an overall basis, the Department consistently accounted for and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue … Interest Department of Motor Vehicles: Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/accountability-traffic-ticket-surcharges-followThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, The Mitchell-Lama Program: … units were assigned to eligible persons in compliance with properly established lists. We found that applicants who were next in line for units in a specific development were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… acquisition costs. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health coverage to active and retired State, participating local … Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments Made to Hudson Valley Hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughAdoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… governing regulations. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) established the Adoption Subsidy Program (Program) to locate and maintain stable and permanent alternative homes for hard-to-place and … foster children. The Program, administered by local social services districts, provides subsidy payments to assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… benefit eligibility assessment process is in compliance with app …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processPipeline Safety Oversight
… standards. Our audit scope covered the period April 1, 2013 through October 21, 2015. Background The Pipelines … New York had 91,181 miles of natural gas pipelines and 1,153 miles of hazardous materials pipelines. Between 1995 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Environmental … Conservation (Department) has effective systems in place to fully and accurately accumulate State costs related to … To determine whether the Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… The Authority’s mission is to advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by promoting energy … to collect any past due accounts, and referred to the Office of the Attorney General the accounts more than 120 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingMonitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Report 2010-S-21). Background … which was issued on December 9, 2010, examined whether nursing home claims submitted to Medicaid for hospital bed … reserve days were appropriate, and if not, to what extent nursing home claims exceeded the bed reserve day limits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… oversees homeless shelters to ensure they are operating in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. … to county Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) in the operation of these programs. Through its Bureau of … and ensuring they meet certain standards, as established in New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. In contrast, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… prescription information within 24 hours of substance delivery. Key Findings Throughout our examination, Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2014-S-5 ). … Medicaid inappropriately paid 29,289 fee-for-services pharmacy claims totaling $978,251 on behalf of 18,010 Medicaid recipients whose pharmacy benefits were covered by managed care. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followControls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)
… included in our original report, Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Report 2014-S-22). Background Our initial … on December 22, 2014, determined whether Parks needs their advance accounts and whether the money is properly accounted … As of March 31, 2016, Parks was authorized to have three advance accounts with a total value of $313,090, as follows: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-followForensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Forensic Audit of Payments to … for their work performance and time and attendance. In addition, the Assistant Vice President responsible for the … by not disclosing the referral of a relative who was hired in the Unit. Key Finding Metro-North Railroad officials made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/forensic-audit-payments-board-service-managers-followInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Inspecting Highway Bridges and … five years. Key Finding Authority officials made progress in correcting the problems we identified. Of the four prior … are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-follow