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Medicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… Drug Rebate Program (Rebate Program) to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription costs. … managed care organizations (MCOs), including both pharmacy and physician-administered drugs. The inclusion of drug … as a universal product identifier for each medication and is the basis for the Department’s manufacturer rebate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careOpinion 88-50
… To some extent, then, the distinction is a matter of the degree of work to be performed. In addition, an important … and a repair of a capital improvement] is a matter of the degree of work to be performed." When attempting to make this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Advisory Council for the Retirement System
… 320), advises and makes recommendations to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the administration and management of the … to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the administration and management of the Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… deserves credit for taking steps to correct the errors and inadequate procedures my auditors found and recoup the money that rightfully belongs to taxpayers." … created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her deceased mother. The defendant, Karen Walsh, was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree before Judge Cook. “Ms. Walsh allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… New York’s municipalities collected nearly $17 billion in … blowing holes in the budgets of municipalities across New York State,” DiNapoli said. “As we work to rebuild our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-12)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Report 2020-S-61).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f12.pdfPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… and school district employees, and their dependents. In 2017, NYSHIP cost the State, other government employers, … by United. Members also pay a nominal copayment to the in-network provider. Empire Plan members may also choose to … higher than reimbursements for the same services provided in-network. Also, when Empire Plan members elect to use an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released an audit today of the Hempstead Union Free School District that uncovered a myriad of systemic problems, … that raised concerns. This includes the current superintendent Susan Johnson receiving biweekly paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… get a warning if their E-ZPass account has a negative balance for over 30 days. If no payment is made in the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by State … in revenue from settlements last year, with even more on the way this fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “While these … level of reported year-over-year growth in spending but do not reduce interest costs. DiNapoli’s report also notes: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… and technical skills, workplace competencies, and hands-on training over a short period of time to prepare them for … which results in about 27% receiving a CTE endorsement on their diploma. Endorsements demonstrate that students have … the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Greene County … District Attorney Joseph Stanzione, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. As part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsFocus on Facts
… New York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool Contracts by the Numbers Adult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue and Retail Dispensaries in New York State NYC Sectors Dashboard Update New York City Agency Services … Opportunities (September 2023) Cyberattacks on New York’s Critical Infrastructure (October 2023) Recent Impact of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/focus-onForeclosure Update From a Local Government Perspective
This brief focuses on prolonged foreclosure activity in New York State and the challenges facing local governments and communities in the wake of the foreclosur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/foreclosure0416.pdfNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… experiencing food scarcity, at 14 percent compared to the 11 percent national rate, according to the U.S. Census … Census survey period and in previous surveys dating to August 2020. New York State SNAP Recipients Total More Than … largely by New York City, with growth of nearly 165,000 or 11.1 percent. Suffolk and Albany counties have also seen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021DiNapoli: NYC Forecasts $965 Million Surplus Fueled by Federal Aid
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The latest numbers are good news for the city, thanks to strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-nyc-forecasts-965-million-surplus-fueled-federal-aidOpinion 88-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28Investors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change
… change. In recent weeks, similar proposals have won a majority at two energy companies and record high votes at several others. … investors and the marketplace publicly recognize that a lower carbon future is not only inevitable but rich with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/investors-exxon-needs-step-climate-changeThree Years of the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - Results for Municipalities with Fiscal Years Ending on December 31, 2014
In September 2015, OSC released the third annual set of Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) scores
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/threeyearsfsms0915.pdf