Search
State Agencies Bulletin No. 2276
… Education Department agencies must carefully review the payroll records of rehired retirees to confirm that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2276-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2024Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… implementation status of the eight recommendations made in our initial audit report, Eye Care Provider and Family … to obtain Medicaid benefits. The State paid $68,483 in medical benefits on behalf of the owner and the owner’s … to gain eligibility. The Provider received over $22,000 in improper Medicaid payments for claims with inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… Protection Law (PPPL), which is set forth in Article 6-A of the Public Officers Law (§§91-99), is intended to … US mail, or by email to: Privacy Officer Legal Services, 14th Floor Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street … or by email to: Privacy Appeals Officer Legal Services, 14th Floor Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service … who are chronically ill or disabled and who wish to stay in their homes and communities. MLTC plans offer a range of … that plans must cover and pay for (benefit packages) in exchange for monthly premium payments for each member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-followAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health ( … To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… obtained Medicaid pharmacy services under managed care in an economical manner. The audit covered the period January … of actions to help ensure pharmacy services are provided in an efficient and economical manner. However, it has not … 2016 through December 31, 2019, we estimated $605 million in unnecessary costs to the Medicaid program. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… determine the extent of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Registration, … new drugs, and to study cellular functions. Additionally, in various industrial applications, radioactive materials can … and regulation of radiation and radioactive materials in New York State, outside of New York City. To fulfill these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, … State-level and local and contracted providers have roles in coordinating or providing services. Together, these … and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding. WIOA took effect in October 2016 and is designed to strengthen and improve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that treats terminally ill individuals and their families. Hospice programs provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; … are responsible for developing a comprehensive plan of care and coordinating care and services needed by patients. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… Officers (Officers) to have a minimum number of monthly contacts with respondents. The Department establishes … to record all relevant supervision activities, including contacts with respondents and responses to electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Report 2017-S-35 … same-day surgical care. To help control costs, certain in-network ASCs have contract provisions that require all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1910
… to Location Pay (LOC and LMH) in the Additional Pay page for NYSCOPBA Bargaining Unit 01 and 21 employees already … on the payment effective date of 04/01/2021 are eligible for increases to Location Pay Downstate Adjustment and … Pay page to reflect the following increase, as applicable, for employees in Bargaining Unit 01 and Bargaining Unit 21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1910-april-2021-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payTaxes – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… continued inflation partially offset by the impact of the suspension of sales and excise taxes on motor fuel from June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/taxesCopiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… conflicts of interest existed. No competition was sought for professional services. Officials paid the 12 providers … The District has been contracting with the company for about 10 years. Key Recommendations Provide guidance for procuring professional services through a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Hornell (City) Common Council (Council) provided sufficient oversight … of the BID and the Plan lacked sufficient detail to allow City officials to adequately monitor the use of BID funds. As … Determine whether the City of Hornell City Common Council Council provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38State Agencies Bulletin No. 2377
… for others. Affected Employees: Employees receiving a 2025 Form W-2 are affected. Background: Internal Revenue … Rules (Notice 98-49, 1998-2 C.B. 365; Notice 87-16, 1987-1 C.B. 446), employees receiving retirement benefits from a … York subsequent to the conversion to PayServ and prior to January 1, 2025, and uncheck the Retirement Plan checkbox in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2377-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2025Town of Pound Ridge – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2024M-150)
… did not always properly audit claims before approving them for payment. When a thorough and effective claims audit is … is an increased risk that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. For example: Town officials did not seek competition or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/01/town-pound-ridge-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2024m-150Fairview Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2025M-75)
… for accuracy and completeness. We attribute these findings to a general lack of Board oversight, as well as inadequate … totaling $5,784 that were not appropriate as they were gifts. Did not approve reimbursement payments to 27 employees totaling $19,419. Key Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/fairview-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2025m-75Eden Central School District – Capital Project Management (2024M-83)
… the additional work. Officials did not seek competition for $3.2 million paid for change order work and professional services. Therefore, … York State Education Department (SED) in a timely manner for approval. Recommendations The audit report includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/eden-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2024m-83DiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… approvals or results, according to audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “When … if job creation goals are not met. Equally important, the new oversight and accountability measures will also help … information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversight