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Opinion 96-17
… that it is significantly devoted to the technical training of the firefighters who would attend. A fire … the course provides, to a significant extent, technical training relevant to the duties of the firefighters who would … the board of commissioners determines it to be a "bonafide training school"; (2) may a fire district, pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17DiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… COVID-19 pandemic hit New York, an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. … public. DOH would not provide auditors with a breakdown by name of the nursing home residents who died from COVID-19, … findings are extremely troubling. The public was misled by those at the highest level of state government through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyIV.4.F Capital Projects – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… include any roofed structure used for permanent or temporary shelter of persons, animals, vegetation, or … include any roofed structure used for permanent or temporary shelter of persons, animals, vegetation, or equipment. 60512 Building Repair & Maintenance Renovation, repairs, maintenance and construction to existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4f-capital-projectsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… from the cap over the past two years. Reserve Funds At the close of SFY 2021-22, the state added $843 million to … the oversight and competitive bidding are eliminated total at least $11 billion including a $6 billion appropriation to … includes new federal and emergency appropriations totaling at least $18 billion that are unnecessarily opaque with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetFare Evasion
… and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bus Company (MTA Bus) reported accurate estimates of revenue losses from fare … and Connecticut. The MTA has two agencies that provide bus and subway service within New York City: Transit and MTA … City Transit and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bus Company reported accurate estimates of revenue losses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District – Budgeting (Sullivan County) Budget estimates for revenues and expenditures have not been aligned with … School District – Financial Condition (Orange County) For fiscal years 2010-11 through 2012-13, district officials … from $16.5 million in 2010-11 to $10.3 million in 2012-13. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1458
… Background OSC has developed functionality on the employee address fields in PayServ to help agencies enter more accurate employee address information. New Functionality Addresses Required for All Employees Agencies must enter an address for all employees. Agencies will no longer be able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1458-new-functionality-employee-address-fields-payservState Agencies Bulletin No. 1655
… checks dated July 11, 2018 OSC Actions OSC has provided a spreadsheet of all current position pools that are affected … must ensure that any position pools that appear on the spreadsheet are updated with valid chartfield strings. If an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1655-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… today the following audits have been issued: Department of Health: Improper Payments to a Dentist (Follow-Up) … system adequately addresses all five required components of internal control. Due in part to the substantial nature of these changes, managers in some units need additional training and outreach to gain a better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… York State of Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. Individuals who apply for public assistance benefits, including Medicaid, are … deceased individuals and continued Medicaid coverage for individuals who had died after enrollment, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-healthReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… could be achieved as leases on remaining excess office space expire. Subsequently, the State’s 2013-2014 Budget … on managing, occupying and procuring agency office space. DOB commissioned OGS to implement this initiative. In … commission and DOB. OGS has achieved about $51 million in lease costs savings which, after adjusting for move costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… compact contract with the Foundation, and the process for developing and monitoring its annual budget for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321Overpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Follow-Up)
… of $100,387 for 12,715 duplicate claims that were billed for selected professional services such as podiatry, … received Medicaid payments for the same service. One party billed Medicare and received a payment through the crossover system, and the other billed Medicaid directly and received a second payment. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/overpayments-claims-selected-professional-services-followReview of the American Academy of Pediatrics
… our examination was to determine whether payments made to American Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP) for various … our examination was to determine whether payments made to American Academy of Pediatrics District II AAP for various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/29/review-american-academy-pediatricsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Pelham Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … ranged between 9.2 percent and 13.5 percent, which is in excess of the legal 4 percent limit. Lake Pleasant Central … needs. Therefore, the district could have saved $43,270 in short-term borrowing costs. In addition, district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2016 Through September 30, 2016
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September … savings, as follows: $13.6 million in potential savings for Medicaid recipients diagnosed with end stage renal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/25/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2016-through-september-30-2016Medicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… state with a 90 percent FMAP for these individuals. In SFY 2025, federal Medicaid spending totaled $69.2 billion out of … in Medicaid is second only to California. In February 2025, enrollment in Medicaid totaled 6.9 million, and is … State’s residents were enrolled in Medicaid. In February 2025, New York City residents constituted 57.8 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaidEmpire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Empire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Report 2021-S-33 ). About … The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, providing over 1 million members with four types … Program of the Empire Plan and to process and pay claims for hospital services. Hospital benefits cover a range of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugs-followControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Parks’ Petty Cash Account, which had not been reconciled in at least four years, contained $5,000 more than OSC had … control environment to ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with State regulations and adhere to … standards. Determine the source of the $5,000 overage in the Petty Cash Account, and significantly reduce its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… Key Findings SUNY officials have generally established good internal controls over procurement and have effectively … Travel Expenses (2012-S-100) Stony Brook University Hospital: Health Information Management Department - Selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practices