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New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2022-F-30) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-34).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f30-response.pdfNew 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.pdfDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… of Kirkville, New York, with one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, one count of Welfare Fraud in the Third Degree, a class D felony, two counts of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, and one count of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kXI.13 Procurement Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of Contracts and General Contract Processing of this Chapter for additional information relevant to contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi13procurement-overview-policiesDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… addition, library officials failed to enforce compliance with timekeeping requirements; implement procedures for … function, including: Reconciling the clerk’s receipt book with deposited cash receipts; Thoroughly reviewing the … that all payments to the treasurer are in accordance with the terms of the contractual agreement; and Reviewing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsTown of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)
… did not properly segregate the disbursement duties of his office as the bookkeeper controls most aspects of the disbursement process. The Clerk collects, deposits, reconciles and reports all aspects of her cash receipts, including water and sewer rents, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-andes-conflict-interest-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2019m-194Town of Petersburgh – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations and the Justice Court (2015M-169)
… and the Justice Court for the period January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Town of Petersburgh … and the Justice Court for the period January 1 2013 through August 31 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-andOversight of the Early Intervention Program
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25-response.pdfReport on the Joint Investigation of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency
A joint investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the New Windsor Police Department revealed institutionalized corruption in the administration of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency’s Accelerator Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/joint-investigation-orange-co-ida.pdfOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings In certain instances, the LIRR did not efficiently manage its … auditors by stating that an employee was working when, in fact, he was not at work. We identified three employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsContact Update Online Help
… Inactivate a Contact If the contact listed is no longer in the position on record, choose Inactivate. Click OK to … from the system. Create Contacts If there is a contact in a position that is not listed, choose New Contact. Once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/contact-update/online-helpOpinion 91-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squad (authority … departments or companies". Based on the quoted language in section 209-c, we have previously concluded that a fire … incorporate (see also 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-34, p 78, in which we concluded that an emergency rescue and first aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… An independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), released … to the highest ethical, professional and conflict of interest standards” and for being “well-prepared for the … An independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsRetirement Benefit Summary Tier 6 PFRS
… A summary of membership benefits for Tier 6 New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/retirement-benefit-summary-tier-6-pfrsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017
… Securities industry profits rose dramatically in 2017 for the second consecutive year and the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City jumped 17 percent to reach $184,220 … higher tax revenues," DiNapoli said. "The large increase in profitability over the past two years demonstrates that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-and-bonuses-sharply-2017DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between reliance on revenue … look at the impacts of casinos and other gaming already in place, as well as the problem of compulsive gambling.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. DiNapoli said there is $88,208,650 owed to … are more than 35 million unclaimed funds accounts valued at $14.5 billion. In State Fiscal Year 2015-16, DiNapoli’s … to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyThe Importance of Responsible Debt Management: Poor State Bond Structuring Choices Lead to Greater Costs for Taxpayers
In the throes of the economic uncertainty and fiscal turbulence caused by the COVID crisis, legislation was enacted as part of the SFY 2021-22 budget authorizing the use of State-supported bonding with final maturities up to 50 years for capital purposes for the MTA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/importance-of-responsible-debt-management.pdfDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply, more than doubling … The number of homeless children increased from 20,299 in 2022 to 50,773 in 2024. Almost one in three of New York’s homeless are … Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply more than doubling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-york