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Annual Report on Local Governments for Fiscal Year End 2023
This report provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fye2023-annualreport.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2022-F-30)
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-34).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f30.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (2020-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York appropriately reimbursed acupuncture and acupuncture-related services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s7-response.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (2020-S-17)
To determine whether CVS Health paid pharmacy claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s17.pdfReview of a sample high-risk PCard transactions and travel expenses for the State University of New York Maritime College
We examined Procurement Card Expenses related to one cardholder for the time period of January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. We also examined travel expen
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2019-06-07.pdfUnited HealthCare: New York State Health Insurance Program - Upcoding of Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up) (2013-F-13)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of United HealthCare (United) to implement the recommendation contained in our audit report entitled New Y
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f13.pdfState Education Department: HeartShare Human Services, Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-45) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by HeartShare Human Services, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s45-response.pdfAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up) (2017-F-4) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the 14 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f4-response.pdfWyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B19-7-1)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the adopted 2017-18 … by $3.4 million (5 percent). Variances were largely due to overestimated State aid ($1.6 million or 4 percent), … deficit of $3.97 million. Variances will be largely due to overestimated State aid ($733,166 or 2 percent), outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b19-7-1DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… Two of the State University of New York’s (SUNY) flagship campuses, … "Weak oversight of hazardous materials could jeopardize the health and safety of students and campus communities. … campuses for both classroom and non-classroom purposes. The materials used include cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… authorized SUNY Downstate to obtain services related to its restructuring without following state procurement … clearly define how PMA would measure savings or delineate its responsibilities, nor did it include "claw back" cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… related to matters including the 2013 George Washington Bridge access lane closures; The Thruway Authority’s indication in late 2013 that a toll and finance task force would be created to identify new resources to help pay for the new Tappan Zee Bridge. To date, however, the Authority has not established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… performed well were Central New York, Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley, all with annual increases exceeding 4 percent. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013DiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and … be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 percent. The average contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) … to 15.5 percent, or about 15 percent. While the average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… state’s construction job gains since 2010, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … president & CEO of the New York Building Congress. “This report further proves the industry’s tremendous impact across … to State Comptroller DiNapoli on this terrific report. We look forward to working with him to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… decline to $82 million in SFY 2020-21, before rising to $490 million the following year. State-Funded debt outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, … her outreach in her district, increases awareness about unclaimed funds and helps us to get even more checks out in … whose names or companies were on the Comptroller’s unclaimed funds list, personally knew it. My office sent out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… Thomas P. DiNapoli detailing the statewide costs of the disease. “Millions of New Yorkers suffer from diabetes and the numbers are … disease to fight given its chronic nature and the severity of its complications,” DiNapoli said. “Preventing diabetes is … Thomas P DiNapoli detailing the statewide costs of the disease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District To Support Community Banking in South Bronx
… marks the state’s fifty-sixth BDD designation. As of September 17, 2024, the State Comptroller’s office had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… guilty to petit larceny after a joint investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller and the St. Lawrence County … guilty in Canton Town Court on Wednesday. DiNapoli’s office and a Sheriff’s investigation revealed that the money … “I want to thank the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-fines