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DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for May 2014
… than 2,700 payments valued at more than $10 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief … and improprieties. The Comptroller’s office averages 11 to 13 days for contract reviews and two days to audit … with Union Concrete & Construction Corp. to replace four I-290 bridges in Tonawanda. Office of General Services – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-may-2014DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… 2015-16. DiNapoli’s report also found that total local sales tax collections grew by $739 million, or 5.2 percent … percent in 2012 and 5 percent in 2011. Growth in county sales taxes outside New York City was 3.8 percent from 2012 … 1.7 percent. For 2014, the first three quarters saw slower sales tax growth, as downstate disaster recovery spending …
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
… including one related to the taxation of sales through online marketplaces – such as Amazon - have the potential to … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearAlternatives For Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. Alternatives is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on … in other than personal service costs, which consisted of $37,446 in expensed equipment that was not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/05/alternatives-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMembership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members
… know. Understanding your milestones will help you develop a sound financial plan. Select your tier and whether you are … over 20 years . A maximum of 32 years of service credit can be used in your pension calculation. If you are 55 or … (COLA) increases when you meet eligibility requirements. (Return to Top) Tier 2 & Tier 3 (Article 11) — 25-Year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-membersStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… review. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Thruway Authority: Status of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (2008-S-48) New York State Thruway Authority: Proposed Toll Increases for July … recommendations included in our initial report New York State Thruway Authority Status of the BoardAppro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followTown of Somerset – Budgeting for Sales Tax (2016M-419)
… our audit was to review the Town's allocation of sales tax for the period January 1, 2015 through November 18, 2016. … Budgeted appropriations in the general and highway funds for 2016 totaled $2 million. Key Findings Town officials … Town of Somerset Budgeting for Sales Tax 2016M419 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-somerset-budgeting-sales-tax-2016m-419DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… million with the Oswego County Soil and Water Conservation District for the Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed … Bridge. $11.2 million with Cold Spring Construction Co. for removal and construction of Interchange 36 Bridge in … of Assemblyman Micah Kellner. New York State Legislature - Senate $435,000 to Kirkland & Ellis LLP for legal services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015Pension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… said. “The effects of the 2008 financial market collapse are still being felt around the country, but New York’s pension fund is well-funded, is steadily recovering and will continue to meet its … from 88.7 percent to 92.2 percent. Employer rates are determined based on actuarial assumptions recommended by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16DiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… eligibility decisions and late service plans. The Office of Children and Family Services needs to strengthen its … Administration (HRA) and overseen by the state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). APS caseworkers help … who cannot care for themselves or who may be at risk of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation or other harm and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Certain Third-Party Cost-Sharing Claims
… Claims with a CARC PR 45 are currently configured to pay in eMedNY, while claims with a CARC CO 45 are not. All claims … of the coordination of benefits process, resulting in Medicaid overpayments to providers who misapplied CARC PR … and identified billing issues on each claim that resulted in Medicaid overpayments of $1,778,546, as follows: 17 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/05/medicaid-program-improper-payments-certain-third-party-cost-sharing-claimsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions For March 2014
… million Department of Transportation contract with DeFoe Corp. for bridge rehabilitation on I-87 over Mosholu Parkway … million, Flex Electrical Constructors $852,000 and Gozzer Corp. $461,000. Gaming Commission Approved a $4.9 million … to United Way of New York City to provide emergency food assistance. Approved a $485,000 OTDA award to Flemister …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014Medicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… Purpose To identify Medicaid overpayments made to medical providers for services rendered to recipients enrolled in UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plan: UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete. The … Advantage Plans typically have networks of participating providers they reimburse directly for services provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli launched the NYC311 Monitoring Tool , an interactive dashboard that will let people see service requests in their neighborhood and help identify where resources may be needed. … Tool maps complaints and breaks down the information by neighborhood. Being able to see where complaints are heaviest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… Point and Longwood-Morrisania neighborhoods in the Bronx; East Harlem in Manhattan; Carroll Gardens-Red Hook in … from asthma. Children in Hunts Point, Mott Haven, and East Harlem are hospitalized for asthma at more than twice … This report by Comptroller DiNapoli is a great step." NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett: "I want to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingSubway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects ( 2010-S-34 ). … that while Transit has a number of policies and procedures for managing and controlling subway diversions, more needed … not planned using current ridership data, and the budget for diversion advertisements to communicate information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees
… at the time of your death: You were on the State payroll for at least 90 days out of the 120 days immediately … one-half of your annual salary or if you do not qualify for any ordinary death benefit payment. The maximum total … payable is $2,000. (Return to Top) Who is my beneficiary for this benefit? If you are a member of a State retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-employeesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… Purpose To determine if Empire BlueCross BlueShield: implemented sufficient controls … and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Empire Plan covers a comprehensive range of services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsOverpayments 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, Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Report 2012-S-27). Background Many of the … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/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 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/improper-managed-care-payments-certain-medicaid-recipients-follow