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Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) had adequate procedures in place … to its administration of Article 25 of the Agriculture and Markets Law. Our audit covered the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/annual-assessment-market-orders-2015-and-2016DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… to keep pace with increasing costs, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s 2014 Annual Report on … local governments and school districts comply with the State’s property tax cap law; Found more than $788,241 in … well as a series of profiles on several cities across the state. For a copy of the annual report visit: 2014 Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… Local sales tax collections continued to climb in 2018, growing for the … billion grew by $872 million, or 5.3 percent. “Local sales tax collections grew at a faster pace in 2018 than in recent … collection growth in the fourth quarter shows that sales tax revenue can be unpredictable. Local officials should keep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearBrighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)
… Audit Objective Determine whether internal controls were in place to ensure that employee compensation was accurate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/10/12/brighter-choice-charter-school-boys-payroll-2018m-139Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… of Civil Service (Department) administers NYSHIP. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Department … not allow for additional reimbursement of special items. During the four year audit period, Empire paid the hospitals … In addition, Empire expressed a commitment to ensure all hospital contracts contained provisions to limit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… Restructuring Board for Local Governments for all or part of the costs associated with long-term budget planning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesDiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
… New York state's farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue, with 15 agricultural products ranked in the top five nationwide, according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2015
… averages approximately 11 days for contract reviews and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly … million with Shooting Range Industries for purchase of a weapons training complex. $3.3 million with the American … for bridge painting in Schenectady. $4.2 million with D. A. Collins Co. for bridge preservation in Albany, Greene, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2015Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report, … by Medicare Part B (Report 2012-S-27). Background Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followPension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will decline in Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Services Also … fees, and medical supplies. Individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare are commonly referred to as … Findings Department officials made considerable progress in addressing the issues we identified in the initial audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followImproper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Report 2010-S-66). … which was issued on July 24, 2012, determined that, for the five years ended June 30, 2010, Medicaid made $15.6 … Department of Health: Improper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients ( 2010-S-66 ) … To determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/improper-managed-care-payments-certain-medicaid-recipients-followUnnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (Follow-Up)
… Department of Health (Department) had adequate policies and procedures in place to ensure proper Medicaid payments … Daily Rate, health care providers bill Medicaid directly and are reimbursed on a fee-for-service basis. For the five … - $640 million of which was paid under the Daily Rate, and the remaining $350 million was paid directly to providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/23/unnecessary-medicaid-payments-children-voluntary-agencies-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits … $894,000 contract with Swank Motion Pictures Inc. for a public performance license to show motion pictures at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… earlier this year following a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. … recover stolen taxpayer money.” In July 2012, DiNapoli’s office issued an audit of Bilingual SEIT & Preschool Inc. … vehicle leases and items such as cosmetics and children’s furniture. There were also a number of questionable issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraudDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… and payments entered into by the state. This builds on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New … of General Services – Sale of Surplus Properties Approved a $6.6 million contract for the sale of 470 East 161st St., Bronx, to Bluestone Partners LLC. Approved a $900,000 contract for the sale of Harriet Tubman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… (NYPD) records were unable to confirm that all hate crimes in the city are properly recorded and reported by the … police departments across the state are reporting these incidents correctly so they can direct resources where they … occurring in New York City. DCJS reported a statewide total of 720 hate crime incidents for calendar year 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities and audits all state payments. This independent review ensures that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… Medicare Advantage plan: UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete. The audit covered the period September 1, 2008 through August … Part C cost-sharing liabilities (deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments). Key Finding From a review of Medicare Part C … copayments, or deductibles. Ten providers adjusted and re-submitted their claims to eMedNY resulting in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… crisis and I join him in seeking solutions that will let all New Yorkers breathe a little easier." New York City … as East Harlem to continue working collaboratively with all stakeholders to address and manage this chronic health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-rising