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Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire) payments for certain special items were reasonable in relation to the … portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2008-S-158 ). … have a requirement to periodically assess whether existing personal and miscellaneous service contracts were still … necessary goods or services. We estimated that by reducing personal and miscellaneous service contract costs by 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-133
… Unit 42 Background The 2006 agreement between the State of New York and the Non-Professional Service employees at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-133-ratification-bonus-and-salary-increases-employees-nonState Agencies Bulletin No. 1435
… Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employees’ social security numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … Officers must reconcile social security numbers and names in PayServ with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1435-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1523
… (SSA) system. Affected Employees Employees who appear on the Control-D Report NPAY752 (Social Security Number … 15 (Circular E), employers are required to enter a correct name and social security number on their employees’ Form W-2. … changed his or her name and has not yet obtained a new card from the SSA, provide the employee with Form SS-5 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1523-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… of “moderate fiscal stress.” This includes Suffolk County, the cities of Poughkeepsie, Little Falls, Fulton and … Stress Monitoring System, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/pdf/threeyearsfsms_0915.pdf … scores for municipalities, visit: http://wwe1.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/fsms.cfm For more detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1125
… numbers “900-999” in positions 1-3 SSNs with the number “666” or “000” in positions 1-3 SSNs with the number “00” in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1125-new-national-id-field-editsSUNY System Administration Office – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/suny-system-administration-office-selected-employee-travel-expensesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… recommendations made in our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield … 2012 (Report 2012-S-132). Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughXIX.1.A When is a Project ID Needed – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Improvement Project (PCIP) establishes standard guidance for when a project is needed. The following table explains if a scenario … Threshold No (cost thresholds do not need to be considered for project creation) Guide to Financial Operations REV. … Improvement Project PCIP establishes standard guidance for when a project is needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1a-when-project-id-neededMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… Mainframe information system is antiquated and captures only limited data. Weaknesses in data integrity, entry, and … of at least $25,500. These same data limitations not only prevent similar analysis for many cemeteries, but also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare (United) remitted all drug rebate revenue to the … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebates (2014-S-62) United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/01/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueCollege of Staten Island - Examination of Fast Track MK LLC
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the College conducted an appropriate procurement for the goods provided by Fast Track and … The objective of our examination was to determine if the College conducted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/05/college-staten-island-examination-fast-track-mk-llcTioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… officials could achieve cost savings by offering health insurance buyout incentives and providing select … could achieve cost savings by: Offering an acceptable health insurance buyout incentive in lieu of health insurance coverage. Savings could range between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-costTown of Dayton – Supervisor's Records and Reports Audit Follow-Up (2019M-189-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Dayton’s (Town’s) progress, as of November 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Town of Dayton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2019M-189), released in January 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2025/pdf/dayton-town-2019-189-f.pdfNew York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Still Face Uphill Recovery
This report examines the damage the pandemic has inflicted on the RRR sectors, and considers the distribution of federal funds for businesses in the City, particularly for businesses in low- and moderate-income communities and in historically underutilized business zones.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2022.pdfHenderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… Objective Did the Henderson Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) adequately monitor financial … 2019 through 2024 Annual Financial Report (AFR) filings as of August 20, 2025. Understanding the Audit Area To help … claims prior to payment and conducting annual audits of the Treasurer’s records and reports. The District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67State Agencies Bulletin No. 2376
… The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated 01/02/2025 between the State of New York and PEF provides for … calendar year and to active employees with the New York Retiree Indicator checked in Modify a Person who receive the … year. It is important that agencies ensure the New York Retiree Indicator box is checked for rehired retirees. Please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2376-retroactive-2023-2025-increases-annual-stipend-canine-handlersSchool of Professional Studies – Procurement Card and Travel Card Purchases
… Studies complied with the pertinent New York State and CUNY purchasing guidelines applicable to Procurement Card and Travel Card purchases. The audit covers the period April … the educational needs of working adults, organizations, and employers. In April 2014, CUNY SPS offered 15 degrees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/25/school-professional-studies-procurement-card-and-travel-card-purchasesEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… E-ZPass New York Customer Service Center (NYCSC) accepts only two (one front and one rear). The vendor capturing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms