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Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of services for … for transfers and discharges are different and may result in lower payments for transfers. The objective of our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … County) The district did not use competitive bidding for purchases totaling $64,405 from two vendors. The district … appointed specific vendors to provide goods and services for the year, without obtaining competitive bids. Also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of New Berlin – Ambulance Company Loan (2013M-22)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to assess the Town’s practices regarding the Board’s … authorized and paid a total of $125,000 toward two loans to a private, not-for-profit ambulance company from a Town … income held in certain Revolving Loan Funds continue to be subject to Federal HUD requirements under HUD programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-new-berlin-ambulance-company-loan-2013m-22Alternate Contribution Stabilization Program
… to amortize a portion of their annual contribution, but then requires repayment with interest, beginning the year … graded rate (so, if an employer is eligible to amortize, then they are eligible to use their reserve funds). If, at … previous graded rate: If the gap is 0.5 percent or more, then the graded rate will increase/decrease by 0.5 percent in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/alternate-contribution-stabilization-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… BOCES , Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era of limited … level requirements necessary for reimbursement. Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (Nassau County) … BOCES Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… Property tax levy growth will again be capped at 2% for 2023 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based … to adhere to the tax cap as they prepare their budgets for 2023.” DiNapoli said given this year’s inflation factor … municipalities to override the tax cap. The 2% cap for the 2023 fiscal year is the fourth time since 2019 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … on system cybersecurity threats. Water plant officials do not receive alerts to such threats from key sources, … Ski Area, has not developed policies or procedures for how ski collections should be recorded, deposited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 0.68 percent for 2017, decreasing slightly from 2016, when it was 0.73 … latest inflation figure affects the tax cap calculations for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal … Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 068 percent for 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Tracking Close to Projections Through First Half of the Year
… of the Budget (DOB) estimates in the First Quarterly Update to the SFY 2024-25 Enacted Budget Financial Plan. On a … of the Budget DOB estimates in the First Quarterly Update to the SFY 202425 Enacted Budget Financial Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-tracking-close-projections-through-first-half-yearVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of … deficits in the general fund, water fund, sewer fund and capital projects fund as of February 28, 2023, including … the remaining principal amount of any budget, deficiency and/or revenue anticipation notes outstanding at the time the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1DiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… than anticipated today does not always mean flush times tomorrow. We will monitor economic and revenue developments closely as negotiations on a new state budget begin in coming weeks.” Compared to a year … easily accessible on his transparency website, Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportWest Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-40)
… and made year-end unbudgeted transfers to reserves, in order to stay within the statutory surplus fund balance … and management of fund balance and reserves resulted in levying more taxes then were needed to fund operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/west-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-40Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Sullivan and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … and 2012-13, as required by the by-laws. City of Rye – Boat Basin Fund (Westchester County) The city’s boat basin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Erie County Water Authority , Village of Franklin and the Town of Hartwick . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The city will incur additional debt and interest costs by bonding the cost of tax certiorari claims instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Confront Tough Fiscal Outlook as Washington Moves to Cut Health Care Spending
… health insurance, while reimbursement rates for health care programs are cut by Washington, making it harder for the … about the services it provides.” H+H provides health care through 11 acute care hospitals, five post-acute care (i.e., skilled nursing) … lose health insurance and reimbursement rates for health care programs are cut by Washington …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-confront-tough-fiscal-outlook-washington-moves-cut-health-care-spendingDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… stole from her deceased mother's pension," DiNapoli said. "I thank the District Attorney and his team for their … in partnership with OSC investigators, continues to get to the heart of these crimes so we prosecute them to the … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… years,” DiNapoli said. “While the number of districts has increased, it remains lower than before the pandemic. Now that most relief aid has been spent, districts should be especially vigilant that … districts that filed their financial reports in time to be scored in SY 2024, 3.3% have been designated as being in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressTown of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… necessary. The water fund had a negative unassigned fund balance since 2016. As of December 31, 2020, the unassigned … water and sewer parcels were not properly billed and late payment penalties were not properly assessed. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Excessive Medicaid Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Excessive Medicaid Payments for … ended June 30, 2009, we identified about $600 million in Medicaid payments that could have been avoided had the … pace with other states’ efforts to limit Medicaid payments in areas where Medicaid and Medicare programs overlap. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/excessive-medicaid-payments-services-recipients-receiving-medicare-benefits-follow