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Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the … member hospitals. We also sought to determine if charges for certain cardiac devices from hospitals with contractually … portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the … portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced. Michael Glinski, 45, is … pocketing pension checks meant for her,” DiNapoli said . “I will continue to safeguard the pension system and work with … personal bank account, totaling $21,946.36. He was able to do this by allegedly signing the checks using his power of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… Employment Awareness Month with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. “There is a stark disparity in employment rates and wages for people with disabilities,” said DiNapoli. “A recent … of the American’s with Disabilities Act in July 2020, it’s important to recognize our progress. However, when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesUpdate on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
The devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York, necessitating borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/update-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdf2019-2020 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
This annual report summarizes the results of all the State agency and public authority audit reports issued by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/annual-report-19-20.pdfXIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… General capital assets should be accounted for at historical cost (at estimated historical cost if … place a fixed asset in its intended location and condition for use (i.e., freight and transportation charges, site … and executive salaries even though a portion of such salary costs are related to fixed asset acquisitions. Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… to help determine whether its efforts are working and guide how it moves forward. Additionally, two recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsWords ‘N Motion Special Education Programs – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… included all expenses claimed on Words ‘N Motion’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 and certain expenses claimed on Words ‘N Motion’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2012. Background … the Manual; and $885 in undocumented payroll accruals and salary expenses. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/words-n-motion-special-education-programs-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPayroll Forms
… See below for instructions for completing fillable and Excel version forms. AC 873 – … ) AC 1394 – Application & Account for Partial Payment of Salary ( PDF ) AC 1476-P – Report of Check Exchange ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/formsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B18-5-8)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New … expired and the City faces potential significant increased salary and wage cost when these agreements are settled. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b18-5-8The Alcott School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (RCM). We audited costs that Alcott reported on its CFR for the year ended June 30, 2014. Background Alcott is an SED-approved, not-for-profit special education provider located in Westchester … We also identified $15,030 in potentially reimbursable salary expenses for a marketing position that SED disallowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/alcott-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… thefts were discovered through their joint investigation. “For decades, the residents of Pharsalia trusted Dennis Brown … over $240,000,” DiNapoli said. “We have no tolerance for abuse of the public’s trust and today Dennis Brown faces … and District Attorney, found that he had inflated his salary and used the town credit card to pay for numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000DiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… said. “As the taxpayer watchdog, my office is responsible for providing an independent and fact-driven analysis of the … workforce and infrastructure issues, and is well-respected for her ability to distill complex research into … in Public Administration from Ohio State University. His salary is $170,000. Find out how your government money is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… New York program (Nourish NY) was created to help the 1-in-10 New Yorkers facing food insecurity and local farmers by … guidance to food relief organizations will enable them to get the funds needed to buy New York-made farm products and … the rising cost of groceries, families are struggling to get by. It is my hope that the recommendations outlined in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingDiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019
… New York City uses contracts for a variety of reasons, including the purchase of fleet and materials, the provision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … supervisor did not maintain separate accounting records for each water district. Instead, the board adopted one … includes appropriations of $1.8 million in termination salary payments, yet these type of expenditures have averaged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0City of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New … agreements are settled, the City faces potential increased salary and wage costs. The City’s proposed budget includes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7Herkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2020M-136)
Determine whether the Herkimer Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly planned and managed the 2014 building renovation project.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/herkimer-central-school-district-2020-136.pdfNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (2020-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine whether LIRR maintains an inventory and consistently retires/disposes of its non-revenue service Highway Fleet Vehicles, and whether LIRR performs preventive maintenance on these vehicles and on-rail equipment and maintains an accurate inventory of parts required to repair the ....
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s29-response.pdf