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Allegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)
… review District official’s internal controls over reserve funds and movable fixed assets for the period July 1, 2011 … The Board failed to adopt a formalized plan for reserve funds that included the intent, funding levels and use of such funds. As of June 30, 2013, the District had more than $2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assetsNew York Farms and Farmland Decrease at a Higher Rate Than Nationally in 2025
… of Agriculture in February 2026, New York lost 500 farms and 100,000 acres of farmland between 2024 and 2025. While the U.S. also experienced losses in this time … in New York was double the national rate of 0.8 percent, and the 1.5 percent decline in farmland was five times the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-farms-and-farmland-decrease-higher-rate-nationally-2025Medicaid Program – Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C
… To determine if Medicaid made excessive payments for Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities. The audit covered … to as "dual-eligibles." In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare managed care or Medicare Advantage. Under Medicare Part C, private managed care companies administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-cDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… pays close attention to Medicaid because it’s critical for so many New Yorkers and a big driver of state spending," … million, went to pay 27,480 Medicaid managed care premiums for recipients who were ineligible for managed care coverage … including informing hospitals to accurately report to and bill Medicaid, along with identifying where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsTown of Plymouth – Fuel and Motor Oil Inventories and Procurement (2024M-16)
… for, secured and properly procured fuel and motor oil inventories. Key Findings Officials did not adequately … account for, secure or properly procure fuel and motor oil inventories. Had officials properly administered these … We identified: Unaccounted for diesel, gasoline and motor oil totaling $81,980. Unreimbursed fuel usage by the Plymouth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-fuel-and-motor-oil-inventories-and-procurement-2024m-16Auburn Industrial Development Authority – Project Approval and Monitoring (2025M-15)
… the Auburn Industrial Development Authority (AIDA) Board and officials properly approve and monitor projects? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February … Board (Board) is responsible for the general management and control of AIDA, including project approval and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2025/04/25/auburn-industrial-development-authority-project-approvalDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… maintenance and capital purchases or cut public services. For example, between FYE 2009 and 2013, counties reduced … tax freeze credit, which reimburses qualifying homeowners for property tax increases in communities that don’t exceed their tax cap, applies to local governments for fiscal years beginning in 2015 and 2016 and to school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsOrdinary Death Benefit
… benefit commences to be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) and the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) is in … benefit commences to be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… today the following audits have been issued: Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS): Management of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up) (2014-F-18) An initial … achievements can be measured appropriately. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC): Selected Aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… of overpayments made to hospitals for special medical items; and took sufficient steps to minimize the State’s risk … language that limits the reimbursement of special medical items. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through … Empire’s hospital contracts also allow certain special items, such as implants, drugs, and blood, to be paid over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Fulton … , Town of Greenport , Town of Guilderland , Kenilworth Fire District No. 2 , Sodus Center Fire Department , Town of Thurman , Wading River Fire District , Warren County and the West Albany Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… Department of Health $15 million with the SUNY Research Foundation for physician workforce studies. $14 million with … Development Corporation $1.6 million to the SUNY Research Foundation for project management services for implementation … and discovery related to a trial in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York. State University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020DiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. The securities industry in New York City … So far, the amount set aside by the member firms of the NYSE for compensation in the first half of 2016 was 7 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… New York City’s budget is balanced for fiscal year (FY) 2016 … conditions, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the annual meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York City’s economy is strong today and shows no signs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthWall Street Bonuses Went Up In 2013
… cash bonuses for the current year, supplemented by compensation deferred from prior years. “Wall Street … year in 2013. Securities industry employees took home significantly higher bonuses on average,” DiNapoli said. … risk and to enhance transparency. In response to compensation reforms, firms now pay a smaller share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/wall-street-bonuses-went-2013DiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… New Yorkers in residential drug treatment programs have been poorly served … and Supports was inadequately inspecting and certifying residential treatment programs even before that, but when the state hit pause on inspections at residential treatment facilities during the pandemic, it put …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a … of 50 showed an increase. The number of older incarcerated individuals has grown from 7,511 in March 2008 to 7,586 in … Nearly 1-in-4 (24.3%) of the state’s 31,262 incarcerated individuals were 50 and above in March 2021. Thirteen years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… with Barrett Paving Materials Inc. for a new camping loop at Southwick Beach State Park in Jefferson County. $1.5 … Grace Industries LLC for asphalt repaving on the Cross Bronx Expressway in Bronx County. $15 million for tree work, … ENtrepreneurs & Innovators in UpState New York (GENIUS NY) program. $1.2 million to Masserson Holdings LLC to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Comptroller approved 1,149 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $56.4 billion and approved more than 16.6 million payments worth more than $12.3 billion. The office rejected 120 contracts and related transactions valued at $160 million and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-august