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State Contract and Payment Actions in October
… is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . The Governor’s Executive Order 202 suspended the Office of the State … River Fish Hatchery in Oswego County. $2 million with H.T. Lyons to replace the hot water pump system at Mid-State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2.8 percentage point improvement in the unemployment rate was the second largest … Yorkers working more than one job (perhaps part-time or temporary) may be one factor in those changes. $52 Billion+ … the State’s economy recovers from the current downturn. Temporary Assistance Recipients Continue to Climb in Some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… to provide Preschool Integrated Special Class (over 2.5 hours per day) and Preschool Integrated Special Class (2.5 hours per day) education services to children with … special education provider located in Tupper Lake, is authorized by the State Education Department (SED) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsIV.3.A Taxes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Tax – Article 13A Tax imposed on the import, manufacture, sale and use of motor fuel by petroleum businesses operating … Cannabis Excise Tax Tax imposed on gross receipts from the sale of medical cannabis as prescribed in Article 20B and … pari-mutual betting as prescribed in Articles 2, 3, and 4 of the Racing, Wagering and Pari-Mutuel Law. 30422 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3a-taxesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… school purpose. In addition, the chief education officer (CEO) and chief operating officer have the ability to make … modify or delete data in the financial software and the CEO signs checks. The lack of adequate controls increases the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Version Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments (“Model Code”) be adopted by … State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for a municipality to develop a code of ethics to meet its … awarding professional service contracts, approving claims for payment, and many hiring and disciplinary decisions. Must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown … The COVID19 pandemic had devastating health economic and social consequences In New York the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out of his … fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and one count of subscribing to false tax returns, … which carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison. In addition to the prison sentence, MELIN, 46, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… a violation of the public’s trust and a betrayal of his office,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Ritts and … that serves residents in the City of Geneva and the Village of Waterloo. While he was chief, from 2015 to 2021, he stole $16,000 in donations, rental hall payments, and income received by the Hose Company. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… serving over 1 million members. Individuals who are dual enrolled in the Empire Plan and Medicare have their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers Compensation Board Board incurred in administering the Workers Compensation Program Program for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31 2023
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Program/ /Department of Civil Service : Empire BlueCross Blue Shield - Payments for Selected Items to Selected Hospitals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januaryEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Special Items Made to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center (Englewood) for special items were made … Insurance Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook University Medical Center (2009-S-27) New York State Health Insurance … BlueShields Empires payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Englewood for special items were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-special-items-made-englewood-hospital-and-medical-centerSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie (St. Francis) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Francis. Background The New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-francis-hospital-poughkeepsie-january-1-2011Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… erectile dysfunction (herein collectively referred to as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. Also, Medicaid must not pay for ED drugs, unless that drug has another FDA-approved use and … Medicaid payment for procedures and supplies to treat ED for registered sex offenders. We issued our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020
… To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers Compensation Board incurred in administering the Workers Compensation Program for the three State Fiscal Years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Improper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care Report 2023S23
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/07/16/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesContract Advisory No. 19
… the purchase order. SFS no longer allows the direct submission of purchase orders to OSC for review. To avoid … in SFS 9.2 Pre-encumber transaction(s) according to OSC guidelines documented in Chapter XI, Section 2.C – Contract … in SFS 9.2 Pre-encumber transaction(s) according to OSC guidelines in GFO Print and submit STS or AC 340-S Forward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/19-go-live-guidance-contracts-requiring-osc-reviewXII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… must reject the invoice. Moreover, it is a best practice to notify the vendor within one business day of identifying the improper invoice to submit a proper invoice with the necessary information. … the following information: NYS Vendor ID number; Invoice Date; Unique invoice number as described in Section 5.B – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceDiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced the indictment and arrest of Mark Woods, the former longtime treasurer of the City of … County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced the indictment and arrest of Mark Woods the former longtime treasurer of the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-city