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Protection of Child Performers (Follow-Up) (2018-F-24)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f24.pdfProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up) (2018-F-24) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f24-response.pdfDiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program
… the third largest public pension fund in the country, is one of the first to offer credit financing through an … Bank and First Niagara Bank. “The state pension fund is helping New York’s growing businesses move to the next … $200 million in debt and mezzanine financing. The program is targeted at New York companies with revenue between $5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not file the 2023 foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds annual report with the State Comptroller’s … about it. Auditors determined that disbursements of FFI tax proceeds were not approved by the membership and were … to support how the funds were used or that the appropriate tax base was charged. Eastport Fire District – Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System for 2021-22
… for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is made up of these two systems, which pay service and … actuarial assumptions recommended by NYSLRS’s actuary, who is required to complete an annual report. The recommendations … fund’s assumed rate from 7 percent to 6.8 percent. This is the third time he has lowered this rate since becoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-system-2021-22DiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates at Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… 3,000 participating employers in the system, and more than 300 different retirement plan combinations. In the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-highest-ethical-and-professionalOpinion 94-29
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … or an indigent spouse in appeals from Family Court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8022; FAMILY COURT ACT, §1118: … advance. (b) The clerks of the appellate divisions of the supreme court and the clerk of the court of appeals are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29DiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers
… overseen by the Affordable Housing Corporation, which is a division of New York State Homes and Community Renewal, … and expanding homeownership for New York’s families is critical to local communities and to the state’s overall economy,” DiNapoli said. “While there is some room for improvement, the Affordable Home Ownership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… easier for New Yorkers to search for and claim money that is rightfully theirs," said DiNapoli. "Over two million … are owed money can be found on Long Island, where there is over $326 million in 590,983 accounts owed to Nassau … be transferred to the Comptroller's office if there is no activity in an account for a period which is typically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… for the Eastern District of Tennessee, we uncovered this fraud, and Ms. Schwinzer has now been held accountable for … Schwinzer pleaded guilty to a charge of one count of wire fraud. She admitted that she failed to notify the New York … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections without detection, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Town Court on Dec. 10. “This individual broke her promise to safeguard town funds and tried to cover up her crime. By …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashPipeline Safety Oversight (Follow-Up)
… million in property damage. The Public Service Commission (PSC) operates a federally certified safety program for … Department of Public Service (DPS) staff, who report to PSC, conduct investigations of accidents and performs … April 1, 2013 through October 21, 2015, determined whether PSC was providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/pipeline-safety-oversight-followSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … employees selected for review were appropriate and adhered to State travel rules and regulations. However, for three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/selected-employee-travel-expensesFinancial Management Practices
… permit fees for access rights to the Great Sacandaga Lake and assesses fees to power companies for dam usage to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan Learning Institute
… complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … totaling almost $8.7 million that were paid on behalf of 1,890 students. At the time of our audit, Metropolitan served about 550 students. Tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-learning-instituteUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Department of Financial Services. On December 10, 2015, William Davis, former owner Davis Ethical Pharmacy, pleaded … in the Second Degree in Nassau County District Court. William Davis was sentenced on February 9, 2016 and made … we did not test, and formally assess the conduct of William Davis. Key Finding United officials made progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyUnnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six … Department of Health (Department) made premium payments to Medicaid managed care plans for Medicaid recipients who … for the recipients in question, the net savings to Medicaid would have been about $36 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/unnecessary-managed-care-payments-medicaid-recipients-medicare-followAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program
… whether the loans awarded by New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) under the … loan recipients are complying with the requirements of their loans with respect to correcting violations and … which provides low interest rate loans to owners of rent-regulated multiple dwellings in New York City. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/18/administration-article-8-loan-programEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (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 on standard fee schedules. However, hospitals may be entitled to additional payments for special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughBus Driver Licensing
… operations into one organization. RBO maintains a fleet of about 5,600 buses operating out of 28 depots. … transporting an estimated 8,400 passengers on a total of 38 days. Safety and Training Division files did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensing