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State Contracts by the Numbers, Calendar Year 2017
OSC reviews and approves most State agency contracts, generally those where the contract value exceeds $50,000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/state-contracts-by-numbers-2017.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Statement on January State Cash Report
… I announced earlier this month. In addition, the Division of the Budget's updated financial plan reduces projected tax receipts in the coming years by billions of dollars. "Given the unpredictable revenue environment we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-january-state-cash-reportMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… medications. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011. Background The New York State … Rockville Centre, New York. For the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011, Medicaid paid Davis Ethical … was owned by William Davis. Key Findings From January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011, Medicaid overpaid Davis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… Bureau (TAB) is an administrative tribunal established by State legislation in July 1985 to provide a forum for … who do not pay their fines. According to data provided by TAB officials, TAB had approximately 1.7 million summonses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… and includes prescription drug coverage. The Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with United … to administer the prescription drug benefit portion of the Plan. Based on the primary contract, the Department … Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations of improper billing practices, there have been several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyDiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… The average household debt in New York climbed to a new high of $53,830 … a stronger financial future.” At the end of 2021, national household debt totaled $15.6 trillion with New York … and the nation, mortgage debt made up the vast majority of household debt, at $601.2 billion (69.2%) and $10.9 trillion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-riseNew York State Comptoller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Standard & Poor's Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… are headed in the right direction. "The new AA+ rating for the state’s General Obligation bonds reflects our recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptoller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-standard-poors-upgrade-nys-general-obligationMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… Authority project managers and field representatives site visited construction projects, they did not routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsOpinion 90-53
… (authority to contract out functions of village road commissioner) -- Permissible Functions (discretionary … Contractor (authority to contract out functions of village road commissioner) FEES -- Retention of (by independent … to perform the functions of a building inspector or deputy road commissioner. A village may, however, contract with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53Pension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… support of LBGT inclusive nomination criteria.” Over the past year, the Fund has expanded its goals for board … from 11 of the companies after reaching agreements. 2015 eBay, Inc. Garmin Ltd. Monster Beverage Corporation (also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan … To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse MHSA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleDiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… system will be held accountable for their actions. I thank Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance for … case and making sure justice was done. “Recent audits by my office have continued to find patterns of mismanagement … a three-year period. Kramer will also serve five years on probation. DiNapoli’s office has identified fraud and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerDiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today following the passage of A.7925-A in the Assembly which … statutorily restore the Office of the State Comptroller’s review of certain state contracts which had previously been … money is also a deterrent to those who might try to game the system. “I want to thank State Senator Elijah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityInfant and Child Learning Center – The Research Foundation for the State University of New York: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… and half-day Special Classes, full-day Special Class in an Integrated Setting, and Special Education Itinerant … for services under these programs are based on fixed fees. In addition, ICLC operated a day care program and a Department of Health-funded Early Intervention program. In 2011, the State University of New York Downstate Medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/infant-and-child-learning-center-research-foundation-state-university-new-york-complianceDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… for a fourth consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “The rate of inflation has decreased since the highs of 2022, but local governments are still facing higher prices … year, above the 2% allowable levy increase, and indicative of the higher costs facing these localities. The tax cap, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2024 for local governments that operate on a … DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2024 inflation factor at 6.26% for those local governments with a calendar fiscal … Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for 2024 for local governments that operate on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 14 … which provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… stocks, bonds and any other securities. Credit cards — account numbers, phone numbers and addresses. Online … make insurance or retirement benefit claims, or transfer account and title ownerships, so order several copies. In … the executor is. An executor will have to: Open a new bank account to hold any money due to the estate; Inventory the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged or have special health care … transplant to stay alive. Medicaid recipients with ESRD are eligible for Medicare coverage if they receive regular … certain requirements. When Medicaid recipients with ESRD are also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare becomes the primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savings