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Disruption to Special Education Services: Closing the Gap on Learning Loss from COVID-19
New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic, likely exacerbating pre-existing achievement gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/special-education-report.pdfQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up) (2017-F-2)
To determine the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f2.pdfLocal Sales Tax Growth Strong in First Quarter of 2020 Prior to Global Pandemic
New York State local sales tax collections in the first quarter (January-March) of 2020 totaled $4.4 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-growth-strong-first-quarter-2020-prior-to-global-pandemic.pdfMedicaid Program - Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers (Follow-Up) (2019-F-2) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations made in our initial audit report, Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Prov
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19f2-response.pdfImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up) (2014-F-12), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Improper
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f12-response.pdfOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (2014-S-50)
To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing conditions of Strict and Intens
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/SGA-2014-14s50.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collection Growth Slows to 3 Percent in 2014; Slowest Growth Since 2009
Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Slows to 3 Percent in 2014; Slowest Growth Since 2009
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0215_0.pdfMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (2017-S-36)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers who submitted Part B cost-sharing claims directly to eMedNY.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s36.pdfMedicaid Program - Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (2016-S-54) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for recipients’ Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s54-response.pdfMedicaid Program: Managed Care Organizations - Payments to Ineligible Providers (2016-S-59) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health and managed care organizations have adequate processes in place to prevent payments ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s59-response.pdfDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… accountable.” “Theft from government benefits programs is a common crime that regrettably often follows the death of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… auditors found had previously been noted on OTDA’s most recent inspections, yet remained uncorrected. OTDA did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Rose to a Record $716 Million Last Year
… use is justified, while ensuring that work is done safely and effectively.” The majority of overtime use was … Disabilities (OPWDD), the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH). Together, the three agencies accounted for 65.3 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-rose-record-716-million-last-yearDiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… New York state were more than 30 percent higher than the national average. DiNapoli’s report notes: Half of the $3.1 … tax payments of $6,986 were 44 percent higher than the national average of $4,847. New York ranked fourth among the … at $4,094 per capita, was 15.5 percent above the national average of $3,543, ranking it 10th among all states. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backTown of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s billing for sewer services provided to the Fort for the period January 1, 2014 through April 17, … in the 1970 contract and consult with the Town attorney to identify the appropriate manner to address any previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162State Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… New York City's Administration for Children's Services (ACS) should improve … to protect those children, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Children in … are supposed to be documented as progress notes in CONNECTIONS – a statewide computer system for recording child …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… it paid for," DiNapoli said. "When my office is precluded from reviewing a contract, poor oversight requirements can lead to empty … promises by vendors. This is another example of why proper contract oversight is needed to protect public dollars." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… and implement sustainable business practices, including PRI, CDP's Carbon Action, the Climate Action 100+ and CERES, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … the value of the card if it isn't used." Under the federal Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act … to disclose whether those rebates will be issued in the form of a gift card and whether any fees will apply to those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… To download a copy of this publication go to www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/respondaudit.pdf . … 90 days: Electronically, as an attachment, to: caps@osc.ny.gov Or in paper format to: Office of the State Comptroller … RDU – CAP Submission 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 OSC will send you a letter acknowledging receipt of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plans