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Medicaid Program – Payments for Death-Related One-Day Inpatient Admissions
… effectively implemented and applied the new APR DRG-based hospital inpatient payment system for Medicaid services when … implemented to provide a more equitable payment method for hospital inpatient services and to better reflect the … For instance, Medicaid paid $153,329 on a claim with hospital charges totaling $9,685 for a patient who died …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/medicaid-program-payments-death-related-one-day-inpatient-admissionsDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and … purchase to avoid inactivity fees and register cards with the retailers that offer it so the owner can be identified. … Thomas P DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (i.e., a security interest in property filed to ensure payment for contracted services … (Clerk) office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1Opinion 92-20
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (for concerts held on county fairgrounds) LICENSING AND REGULATORY POWERS -- … may not impose a licensing fee for concerts to be held on county fairgrounds during the running of the fair, even if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20DiNapoli: New York City’s Public Hospitals Need To Do More To Provide Interpretation Services
… audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found that the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (H+H) is … services for those in need of language assistance. “The Health and Hospitals Corporation has a tall order given the diversity of languages spoken in New York City, but it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-public-hospitals-need-do-more-provide-interpretation-servicesImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… 2018. We also analyzed 2014-15 school year data from the State Education Department (SED). Background DASA took effect on July 1, 2012 with the goal of providing public elementary and secondary school students in New York State with a safe and supportive environment free from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… when the COVID-19 pandemic reached New York. It didn’t have the controls and procedures in place to stop a viral spread in nursing homes. Persistent … — by more than 50% at times — the COVID-related deaths of New Yorkers living in nursing homes. DOH staff was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceOpinion 89-36
… reconstruct or acquire a capital improvement having a five year period of probable usefulness would not be subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36Management and Control of Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/management-and-control-overtime-costs-followLancaster Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-101)
… Lancaster Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Lancaster, Cheektowaga and Elma in Erie County. The District, which operates seven schools with approximately 5,700 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-101Northeastern Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s payroll procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Background The Northeastern Clinton Central School District is located in the Towns of Altona, Champlain, Chazy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-76Town of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… Webb Union Free School District (District) Board (Board) and District officials adopted realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not adopt realistic budgets and … of Webb Union Free School District District Board Board and District officials adopted realistic budgets and properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53Ontario County Four Seasons Development Corporation – Procurement (2021M-197)
… or maintain adequate documentation of purchasing processes when procuring goods and services. The Corporation's … and found officials did not follow a competitive process when selecting two professional service providers paid a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/04/29/ontario-county-four-seasons-development-corporationTown of Corning – Procurement (2020M-93)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Corning (Town) officials used a competitive process to … when purchasing goods or obtaining professional services. Of the purchases totaling $455,792 from 35 vendors and 10 … Officials also did not enter into a contract with any of the 10 providers. A one year mowing contract was awarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/12/04/town-corning-procurement-2020m-93Wassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted … officials did not seek competition for the services of 11 professionals totaling $290,500 and did not obtain the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8Town of Oppenheim – Town Clerk Operations (2014M-248)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Clerk’s operations for the period January 1, … of all moneys received and did not make disbursements to the Supervisor and to State agencies in a timely manner. The Board did not … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Clerks operations for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/28/town-oppenheim-town-clerk-operations-2014m-248Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… to sell their bonds or notes at private sale, regardless of limitations on private sales otherwise in law. New York … County must secure the Comptroller’s approval of the terms and conditions of their bonds and notes when they are … and criteria for the State Comptroller's review of the terms and conditions of certain municipal and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsEssex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… of the State, separate and distinct from the Town of Essex in Essex County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Lake Ronkonkoma Fire District – Bidding and Treasurer’s Office (2015M-9)
… and separate from the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … from multiple vendors. Ensure that purchases are made in accordance with statute and the District’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/05/lake-ronkonkoma-fire-district-bidding-and-treasurers-office-2015m-9McConnellsville Fire District – Financial Operations (2014M-19)
… of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Vienna and Annsville, in Oneida County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/mcconnellsville-fire-district-financial-operations-2014m-19