Search
DiNapoli Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Fiscal Risks
… than expected personal income tax collections, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … than expected personal income tax collections and cuts to federal programs combine for a triple threat of budgetary … for the coming fiscal year before any budgetary actions to address the gap. If tax receipts continue to fall below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-warns-triple-threat-fiscal-risksNew York Therapy Placement Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by New York Therapy … that provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five … financial information, including costs, that NYTPS reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/new-york-therapy-placement-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualThe Arc of Orange County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc of Orange … December 31, 2013. In addition, we expanded our audit work to review certain costs that Arc Orange reported on its CFR … Arc Orange provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between the ages of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/arc-orange-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2016 Through September 30, 2016
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system … Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period April 1, 2016 … claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/25/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2016-through-september-30-2016Oversight of School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … ). About the Program In New York, schools are required to develop and regularly review safety plans as part of the … Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. The SAVE Act aims to improve the learning environment in New York’s schools by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/13/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements-followDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … The New York State Do Not Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce unsolicited telemarketing calls. The Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13DiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… slow or no revenue growth, making it difficult for them to maintain services while keeping pace with rising fixed costs such as health care, according to the 2016 annual report on the state’s local governments … taxes,” DiNapoli said. “As local governments adapt to changing circumstances, my office will continue to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… Judge Peter Feinberg in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State and Local Retirement System. … duties and certify their accuracy. The information is used to calculate their service time for retirement benefits. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … facilities focused on providing same-day surgical care. To help control costs, certain in-network ASCs have contract … provisions that require all anesthesia services provided to Empire Plan members at their facilities to be performed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryJohnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit … used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can … or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15DiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political donations to former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez. On … in New York County Supreme Court, Mendez was sentenced to 5 years’ probation. "Our electoral process is jeopardized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… sales tax collection growth accelerated in 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … "As 2018 unfolds, local officials would be well advised to be cautious with respect to local budgets. As we know, collections are dependent on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… Starbucks Corp. requesting they report on their efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against employees and steps taken to improve workforce management. “No one should be subjected to sexual harassment, racial discrimination or bias in the … and Starbucks Corp requesting they report on their efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationThe Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by The Network for … York. CTN provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five … financial information, including costs, that CTN reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/network-childrens-speech-occupational-physical-therapy-llc-compliance-reimbursable-costPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight … corporation that holds the exclusive franchise rights to operate New York State’s three major thoroughbred … all rights, titles, and interests in its racetracks to the State. In return, the State forgave nearly all of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure there were … no prohibited conflicts of interest and allowed claims to be paid prior to audit and approval. The Board did not adopt a code of … District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… Economy Four Out of Five Small Businesses in NY Continue to Report a Negative Overall Impact From COVID-19 One year … COVID-19 pandemic, New York’s small businesses continue to suffer, even as the economy reopens gradually and … their business in the first week of March 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The share has declined from 94 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… Purpose The objective of our performance audit was to determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability … Assistance (Office) had sufficient policies and practices to identify and prohibit electronic benefit transfer (EBT) … supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. The Office receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsNew York State Health Insurance Program – Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two … health benefits plan for NYSHIP, providing coverage to about 1.1 million members. NYSHIP offers several … member and their spouse/domestic partner are both eligible to enroll in NYSHIP, only one may elect Family coverage (the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverage-follow