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New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six … dependents. Civil Service contracts with CVS Health (CVS) to administer the Empire Plan’s pharmacy benefits. Civil … a daily update file of NYBEAS changes, and CVS has access to NYBEAS to confirm eligibility information. Timely and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/04/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligibleRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Background The Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to … and licensing of inspection stations. The Department is also responsible for issuing and enforcing regulations of these automotive businesses. The Department is responsible for receiving, investigating, and responding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followProcurement Practices
… About the Program The University at Buffalo (Buffalo) is one of the largest institutions within the State … in law and elsewhere, are in place to ensure that spending is appropriate and in the best interest of the State. Key … maintenance and repair services to ensure Buffalo is receiving the true contracted cost. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Report 2016-S-54 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Steuben County (S9-21-19)
… estimates accordingly, when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To assess whether local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/28/adequacy-2021-budgets-steuben-county-s9-21-19Village of Delanson – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-232)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine disbursements and the real … June 1, 2010, to April 30, 2012. Background The Village of Delanson is located within the Town of Duanesburg in Schenectady County. The Village Board of … Village of Delanson Internal Controls Over Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-delanson-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-232Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Essex County (S9-21-9)
… - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the County’s adopted … New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no impact on their financial operations, while others have seen more significant impacts due to reductions and/or increases to their revenues and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-essex-county-s9-21-9Oversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up)
… was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State Information Technology Transformation to consolidate and merge State agencies’ operations and streamline information technology (IT) services. As the State’s centralized technology agency, ITS provides statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program Empire State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development programs. Its mission is to promote a vigorous and growing State economy; encourage … encompassing more than 5,000 associated projects. ESD is statutorily required to report on its economic assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… motor vehicles driven in New York State possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate … Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for tracking its cost of administering these Acts, and assessing these costs on insurance carriers that issue policies or contracts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… New York State’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent in September, marking the first time the rate has been below … COVID-19 pandemic. The 2.8 percentage point improvement in the unemployment rate was the second largest among all states, as shown in the map below. New Jersey led the nation with a 4.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020Opinion 2003-5
… A death benefit allowed under General Municipal Law §208-b is paid by the municipality and consists of: an amount equal … and discharge of his or her duties, unless the contrary is proved by competent evidence. 2 Section 363-d, by its … Law, but no other law, suggests that the presumption is intended to apply only to accidental disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2370
… Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement dated 07/09/2025 between DOCCS and the New York State Correctional … on or after 07/09/2025) OT Eff Date Same as Effective Date Annual Addl Earnings: $1,500 End Date: Leave blank (see … OSC will be mailing a Request for Special Wage Payment Report to inactive individuals who are 62 or older in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2370-new-sign-bonus-eligible-employees-department-corrections-and-communityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… 2013 examined whether the fellowship leaves granted to CUNY instructional staff were awarded for authorized … that were not on CUNY’s list. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts. Of 78 … making payments, NYSIF will cancel the policy and attempt to collect the amount owed. Some of the businesses with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0eBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… and revised its Guidelines to state that, “When searching for new directors, the Board should actively seek out highly … and individuals from minority groups to include in the pool from which Board nominees are chosen.” In its recent … Trillium file proposal, with co-filers Pax World Mutual Funds, The United Methodist Church Foundation and Benedictine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersNY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… evaluation of the Fund’s integrated oil and gas holdings is part of DiNapoli’s broader review of the transition … Dana Gas Co and Unit Corp. The value of these holdings is approximately $26.8 million as of Dec. 31, 2023. DiNapoli also announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a Climate Action Plan to protect and invest the assets of the $210 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund). The plan lays out a path for the Fund to further address climate … climate risk to the Fund. DiNapoli’s Climate Action Plan follows his April 16 release of a report from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… goals for lowering their emissions and using renewable energy sources,” DiNapoli said. “There is no single magic … investments.” For the most recent season of corporate annual meetings, DiNapoli and the New York State Common … percent of electricity derived from renewable sources by 2025. Vistra Energy Corp. (VST), a utility company that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: Service-Providing Industry Sectors Dominate State's 21st Century Economy
… industry sectors, such as accommodation and food services and educational services, have increased their … care and social assistance (63.3%), Accommodation and food services (45.8%), Professional, scientific and technical … retail trade and educational services. Accommodation and food services was also one of the largest sectors in every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-service-providing-industry-sectors-dominate-states-21st-century-economyCybersecurity Month Passwords
Passwords are one of the most critical controls that help to enable a strong cybersecurity posture. Learn how to help strengthen your municipality’s password practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-passwords-10-24-22.pdf