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New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (2020-S-17) 180-Day Response
To determine whether CVS Health paid pharmacy claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s17-response.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program - Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (2019-S-32) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid hospital claims for members who were not eligible. The audit covered the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s32-response.pdfThird Quarter 2020 Local Sales Tax Collections Down 9.5 Percent; New York City’s Decline Offsets Uptick in the Rest of State
Statewide local sales tax collections in the third quarter of 2020 declined by 9.5 percent, or $452 million, over the same quarter in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/2020-third-quarter-local-sales-tax-collections-down-9.5-percent.pdfCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is ensuring applicable entities are complying with the 2013 Sewage Pollution Right...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s54.pdfMedicaid Program: Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State (2022-S-42) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) improperly paid Medicaid managed care premiums on behalf of members who resided outside of New York.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-22s42-response.pdfList of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/29/2024) from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-stressed.pdfOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program (2024-S-2)
To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) is adequately monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24s2.pdfBroadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City
The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come.
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Election of Carl Heastie as Speaker
… in the year ahead, and New Yorkers need strong leaders. I served with Carl Heastie and know that he accepts his new … humility and understands the need to get back to work. My office is prepared to help him through this transition and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-election-carl-heastie-speakerDiNapoli Statement on MTA Budget
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2026 Adopted Budget: "The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Adopted Budget for 2026 reflects several actions that have become … million in 2026, which will help the Authority balance its budget next year. It’s important that the MTA continues the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-statement-mta-budgetDiNapoli Statement on NYC's 2025 Budget Modification
… following statement today regarding New York City's 2025 budget modification. "New York City’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget modification raises current year spending to $115 … to outpace the city’s projections. The preliminary budget, due in January, is expected to include updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-statement-nycs-2025-budget-modificationOpinion 97-8
Whether a city is required by State law to accept only vouchers which have been certified by the claimant
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8IX.7.B Funds Distribution – IX. Federal Grants
… on Funds Distribution, see Chapter XIX, Section 6.B for ESA On-Boarding Agencies and Chapter XIX, Section 6.C for Non-ESA Agencies. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/01/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7b-funds-distributionIII.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… name(s) in which the confidential information resides. Imaging and Attachments In addition, there may be … with Chapter XIV, Section 9 - Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance of this Guide. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-informationII.4 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Basis of Accounting; and Cash and Basic Financial Statements. An important element of financial accounting and … in the preparation of annual and interim financial statements; facilitates the comparison of information from … applied by OSC in preparation of the annual financial statements. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4-overviewDiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s July Financial Plan . “The MTA’s revised ridership … and plan for long-term service challenges. The MTA’s July financial presentation shows operating budget gaps when … regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys July Financial Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planDiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… in its revenue picture to focus on boosting reserves to guard against economic and fiscal uncertainties.” Track state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleXVI.2 Financial Reporting Policies – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Section 8 of the State Finance Law requires the Comptroller to prepare periodic financial reports in accordance with … in the topical sections of this chapter. References may be to GASB Codification sections, GASB Statements and/or GASB … (AICPA) Committee on Accounting Procedure. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi2-financial-reporting-policies