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Collection of Electronic Waste Fees
… Conservation (Department) properly collects all fees and surcharges due to the Environmental Protection Fund … with the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (Act). This audit covers the period January 1, … to divert electronic waste (e-waste) from landfills and waste combustion facilities and keep toxins such as lead, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesWords ‘N Motion Special Education Programs – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Words ‘N Motion Special Education Programs (Words ‘N Motion) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) … (Manual). The audit included all expenses claimed on Words ‘N Motion’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/words-n-motion-special-education-programs-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six … marketplace). Multiple eligibility systems are used to process Medicaid applications and enrollments. Each … Medicaid recipients may have more than one CIN assigned to them during the time they are in receipt of benefits; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system … Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period from April 2021 through … To determine whether the Department of Healths Department eMedNY system reasonably …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2021-through-september-30-2021Controls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures the Weatherization Assistance Program … To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. Civil Service … at the same time as other services, including heat therapy, massage therapy, electrical stimulation, and … providers with irregular billing patterns. Part of United’s monitoring process is flagging providers for pre-payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) had … improvements in the communication and coordination between DEP and DOB as well as an overhaul of the process used by DOB … effectively address persistent noise problems. Neither DEP nor DOB accessed New York City’s 311 system as a resource …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Report 2018-S-71 ). About the Program Hospice is … plan of care and coordinating care and services needed by patients. Many dual-eligibles in hospice are enrolled in … dual-eligible individuals receiving hospice care covered by Medicare. The audit covered the period January 1, 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Report 2019-S-61 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 15 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sidewalk Sheds … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC … the Rules of the City of New York, and NYC Local Laws in order to promote the safety of all people who visit, live, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… the nine recommendations included in our initial report, Real Estate Portfolio ( 2013-S-23 ). Background The New York … of the nine recommendations included in our initial report Real Property Portfolio 2013S23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016
… To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) had adequate procedures in place during … to its administration of Article 25 of the Agriculture and Markets Law. Our audit covered the period July 1, 2014 … Program. In addition, Article 25 of the Agriculture and Markets Law authorized market orders and allowed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/annual-assessment-market-orders-2015-and-2016State Agencies Bulletin No. 2414
… (MOU) between each of the parties listed above and New York State has extended the Military Leave Benefits … through 12/31/2026 in response to the continuing need for New York State employees in the National Guard and Reserves … employee had a salary change in calendar year 2025, the new bi-weekly wage will be used. The military wages on record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2414-2026-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… fund for cities, counties, towns, villages, and sewer and water improvement districts, including voter approval … for the establishment of, and expenditures from, repair reserve funds for cities, counties, towns, villages, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-231
… benefits are the statutory Workers’ Compensation benefit and any supplemental payments for on-the-job injuries. Affected Employees SUNY and Education Department employees who qualify for 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plans Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-231-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-560
… Affected Employees Employees in the City University of New York (CUNY) Executive Compensation Plan who meet the … (NPAY502) or the Time Entry page using Earnings Code EVE. Earnings Begin Date: 10/01/16 Earnings End Date: 10/01/16 Earn Code: EVE Days: Number of days to exchange Errors and warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-560-2016-executive-compensation-plan-ecp-vacation-exchangeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys , Central Islip Union Free School District , Fort Ann … and effectively." Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys – Payroll (Albany County) School officials effectively … completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Central Islip Union Free School District Fort Ann …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the first calendar quarter (January-March) of 2024, an increase of 1.6%, or … quarter last year, the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, according to a report released today … sales tax collections totaled $56 billion in the first calendar quarter JanuaryMarch of 2024 an increase of 16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterDiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… “Traffic fatalities in New York have grown at an alarming rate since the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “While there are … the North Country had the highest per capita fatality rate in 2022 at 12.9 per 100,000 people, while New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… for making AUC tax revenue payments to counties and NYC. We anticipate that most of the revenue associated with … revenue to cities, towns and villages. For Counties and NYC OSC will deposit AUC tax revenue for counties and New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-auc