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Medicaid Program - Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (2017-S-76) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s76-response.pdfWatertown City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-85)
… 31, 2015. Background The Watertown City School District is located in the City of Watertown and the Towns of Le Ray, … operates eight schools with approximately 4,000 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … budget. Ensure that the District’s unassigned fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits and reduce the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/watertown-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-85Ganrormic, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… located in Orchard Park, New York, is an SED-approved provider of preschool special education services. Ganrormic … Related Audits/Reports of Interest Rochester Childfirst Network: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/ganrormic-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… for the Aging (DFTA) needed to improve its oversight of senior centers. For example, officials could not demonstrate that they contracted with optimally located senior centers to maximize the number of eligible senior citizens who had access to congregate meals. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followOpinion 93-11
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of with respect to installment purchase contracts) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … outstanding indebtedness which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether the term "outstanding … with the 115 limitation contained in that section applies to all outstanding indebtedness of the political subdivision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11DiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… New York City increased its expectations for its surplus in fiscal year (FY) 2025 to $2.34 billion, … seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … New York City shore up its finances and close a budget gap for the coming fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “However, given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… Purpose To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (Authority) monitors the contractors and … is to finance and construct buildings for a variety of public and not-forprofit entities, including universities, … To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York Authority monitors the contractors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… in Niagara , Tompkins and Wyoming counties failed to adequately monitor project approvals or results, according to audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … P. DiNapoli. “When taxpayers and communities are helping to incentivize and assist local economic development efforts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightState Agencies Bulletin No. 1453.1
… notify agencies of the new voluntary deduction codes for pet insurance. Affected Employees Members of NYSCOPBA in … To notify agencies of the new voluntary deduction codes for pet insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/14531-new-deduction-codes-559-nyscopba-pet-insurance-and-560-nyscopba-vpiState Agencies Bulletin No. 1453
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 1453.1 . Purpose To … and/or changes in a bi-weekly file. Agency update access is not available for these deductions. Agency Actions Notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1453-new-deduction-codes-559-nyscopba-petfirst-pet-insurance-and-560Opinion 2002-6
… Faragiano v Town of Concord , 96 NY2d 776, 725 NYS2d 609, Kiernan v Thompson , 73 NY2d 840, 537 NYS2d 122, Lopes v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Village of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… expenditures to determine whether revenues are adequate to cover expenditures and take appropriate action as needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $210.2 Billion
… the year with an estimated value of $210.2 billion, which is subject to change once returns are fully audited. The … of 9.90 percent and 7.09 percent, respectively. The Fund is ranked one of the nation’s best-funded pension plans, … mortality. The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 7 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2102-billionTown of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing the Supervisor to pay all expenditures without prior audit. The Board did … records and the bank records ranging from about ($135,800) to $31,600. Audit the 170 claims totaling $166,792 reviewed … the Supervisor provides adequate monthly financial reports to the Board, that all bank reconciliations are prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77Opinion 95-9
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … for attending meetings of committees of a fire company); (pro rating the number of points credited for participation in … company. (3) A service award program may not provide for pro rating the number of points credited if a firefighter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-9Benefits
… Comptroller offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education and … New York State offers generous salaries advancement opportunities and comprehensive benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/benefitsPlainville Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-91)
… whether the Plainville Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations and exceeded its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/01/plainville-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-91Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… coverage to active and retired State, participating local government and school district employees, and their … accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based … are negotiated between Empire and its member providers. Hospitals may be entitled to additional payments for special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-throughChange in Payroll Deductions for Service Credit Purchase (RS5526)
To change the service credit purchase amount that is being deducted from your earnings by your employer, members use form RS5526.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5526.pdfCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering … revenue to Civil Service. As a result, Civil Service is due $453,029 in rebates. Key Recommendations Remit … all of the Empire Plan’s rebate-eligible drug utilization is invoiced, collected from drug manufacturers, and remitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service