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Program Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center (2015-S-80)
The objective of our audit was to determine whether the Department is providing sufficient oversight to ensure that Maximus is implementing the contract as inte
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s80.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2021-F-17) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2019-S-32).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f17-response.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program - Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (2019-S-32) DCS 180-Day Response
To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid hospital claims for members who were not eligible. The audit covered the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s32-response-0.pdfDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) mission to address the urgent threat of climate change … with many new duties,” DiNapoli said. “The expansion of DEC’s mission, combined with the state’s severe fiscal … carry out its critically important work.” The scope of the DEC’s mandate will grow considerably in coming years because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), and the Church of England's investment fund (Church Commissioners) have filed a shareholder resolution … Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners, said: "We want to see ExxonMobil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsThe Growing Role of Counties in Emergency Medical Services
This report examines the local government role in emergency medical services (EMS) in New York State and particularly the growing role that counties are playing in EMS provision.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ems-report-2024.pdfResponsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles
The New York State Common Retirement Fund believes that workforce management best practices prioritize the protection of health, safety, fair compensation, reasonable benefits and rights of companies'' workers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/responsible-workforce-management-policy.pdfReport on Local Governments FYE 2019
This Report on Local Governments provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/report-on-local-governments-fye-2019.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Improve in 2015
Total local sales tax collections in New York State grew by $552 million, or 3.6 percent, from 2014 to 2015 This was stronger than the 3.0 percent increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/salestaxcollections0216.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26-response.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Growth Improves in Third Quarter of 2019
Local sales tax collections in New York State totaled $4.8 billion in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 6.3 percent over the third quarter of 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-third-quarter-2019.pdfDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… Commission (FCC) data showed Internet Service Provider (ISP) broadband connections were available to nearly all of … per month, for four years. For years two through four, the ISP can raise the price by no more than the rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today wrote to President Biden in support of his planned veto of a resolution that would … fires or floods or take steps to benefit the communities in which they operate, put their profits, reputations and … misguided attempt to politicize investment decisions.” In December 2021, DiNapoli wrote in support of a rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… and safety of dams in the state. DEC may assign a hazard classification to a dam that indicates the level of … minor roads, potentially disrupt important utilities and is likely to pose the threat of personal injury. The failure … may result in widespread or serious damage to homes, main highways and important utilities, and could cause the loss of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… annual contributions ranged from $1.8 million to nearly $2.3 million. Key findings include: Taxpayer donations to the 25 … of contributions, with more than 16,000, while Breast Cancer Research received the largest amount of donations, nearly $300,000. The Breast Cancer Research Fund had the largest balance, more than $6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 38
… Subject: Reward Programs – Information for Travel and Purchase Reward Programs Guidance: Some … that do business with the State offer rewards or points for certain purchases that can be redeemed for other benefits, such as additional goods, services, or … Reward Programs Information for Travel and Purchase Reward Programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/38-reward-programsTown of Jefferson – Selected Financial Operations (2014M-332)
… was to examine selected financial operations of the Town for the period January 1, 2013 through July 15, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately $1 million. Key Findings The … and Supervisor did not ensure that all disbursements were for Town purposes and that all water rents were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/13/town-jefferson-selected-financial-operations-2014m-332Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
… for All Reporters Handbook How to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds Listing of Newspapers ( PDF ) available for … The Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds provides general information for all types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/handbook-reporters-unclaimed-fundsNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… change and capitalizing on the opportunities arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy, State … change and capitalizing on the opportunities arising from the transition to a lowcarbon economy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… and United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany … of those she swore to serve,” said Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. “This kind of criminality drains the public’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prison