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State Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng and Council Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses
… in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks. Congresswoman Grace Meng, New York … more about the issues they’re facing and returning unclaimed funds. I appreciate Rep. Grace Meng, Council Member … you to State Comptroller DiNapoli for working to return unclaimed funds to small businesses in my congressional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushingNew York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act
… the state finance law and the public authorities law, in relation to contents of the state budget and the capital … sum appropriations; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to the rainy day reserve fund (Part A); to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the New York state capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-fiscal-reform-and-accountability-actAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the 14 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Appropriateness of Medicaid … care needs. Following enactment of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, the State developed the New York State of Health … had adequate controls to ensure accurate enrollments in the Medicaid program and to determine whether improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program: Monitoring of Health and Safety … (Report 2016-S-10 ). Background The Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program provides four-year-old children … of Interest State Education Department: Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program: Monitoring of Health and Safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Reducing Medicaid Costs for … disease (ESRD) who were eligible for, but not enrolled in Medicare. Medicaid recipients with ESRD may be eligible … certain conditions. When Medicaid recipients are enrolled in Medicare, Medicare becomes the primary insurer (payer) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-disease-followNew York City Airport Lease
… Purpose To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was in compliance with certain key terms of the lease and ancillary agreements with New York City for the municipal airports. The audit covers … To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was in compliance with certain key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/19/new-york-city-airport-leaseCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… report, Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax ( 2018-S-28 ). About the Program Petroleum … is paid by registered distributors of applicable types of fuel at a cents-per-gallon rate at different points in the … the product involved. Fuels subject to PBT include motor fuel and highway diesel fuel, among others. Effective January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … NY – the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State government buildings while … growth, environmental protection, and energy security in the State. EO 88 is intended to accomplish broader State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2017-S-74 ). About the Program The Department of … providers using the fee-for-service (FFS) or managed care method. Under the FFS method, the Department, through … rendered to Medicaid recipients. Under the managed care method, the Department pays managed care plans a monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… fuel, paper, and biodegradable plastics. Federal and State law define industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of no more than 0.3%. On February 7, 2014, the Agricultural Act of 2014 was signed into federal law and, in part, authorized institutions of higher education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… State Liquor Authority (SLA) had effectively addressed noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New … NYPD’s and the SLA’s efforts to communicate and coordinate noise mitigation strategies and tactics with each other were … and, as a result, certain establishments with numerous noise complaints lodged against them continued to operate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-followManagement of Invasive Species
… are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. Boat stewards are volunteers or paid members of the community … AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection program; warning signage at public boat launches) and is responsible for implementing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Program Oversight of Managed LongTerm Care Member Eligibility Report 2020S52
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/oversight-managed-long-term-care-member-eligibility-followReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… Reinvestment Plan (Report 2021-S-15 ). About the Program OMH’s mission is to promote the mental health of all New … illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. OMH operates psychiatric centers across the State and … operated by local governments and non-profit agencies. OMH has sought to reduce the capacity at its inpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Privacy and Security of Student … complete, interconnected systems of educational services in the United States. SED administers school aid, regulates … Commissioner of Education (Part 121), which was adopted in January 2020. The objectives of our initial audit, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… 2020-S-34 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired … Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the Empire Plan’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up)
… City Department of Education (DOE) – the nation’s largest school system – served approximately 900,000 students at its … of eligible students in special education services and programs within 60 school days of receipt of parental consent … Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up to provide information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services-followImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up)
… by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicaid pays Medicare premiums for individuals who … and process enrollment in the Buy-in Program. In addition, CMS automatically enrolls certain individuals. Medicaid … who were automatically added to the Buy-in Program by CMS with coverage beginning more than 2 years retroactively, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients-followUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2020-S-18 ). About the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and … the BOE offers assistance to the 57 County Boards of Elections and the New York City Board of Elections. Congress passed the Help America Vote Act of 2002 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Supplemental Maternity … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-follow