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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… St. Armand , Sullivan County and the Town of Tonawanda . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … that several agreement provisions were not adhered to. In addition, the program's agreement did not include … soliciting bids or quotes as required, which resulted in the town paying $8,800 more than necessary for a dump …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… deliver on its commitments and get this program headed in the right direction.” The state’s plan for increasing the … the climate emergency. The Charge NY program was announced in 2013 as a statewide network of up to 3,000 public and workplace charging stations to be ready in five years. It was followed in 2018 by Charge NY 2.0, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… mounting obstacles to achieving financial stability and independence,” DiNapoli said. “They face a shrinking pool of … and utilities and 13.4% spending 50% or more. In addition, home ownership by young adults has become increasingly … of Education’s pause on credit reporting for student loans in October 2024. Report Economic Challenges Facing New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesDiNapoli: Binghamton City School Finances Progressing
… budgeting and proactive financial planning by officials in the Binghamton City School District have helped to improve … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “School officials in Binghamton have worked diligently to keep their district’s … agreements have enabled the district to weather reductions in aid and limited growth in local revenues. However, careful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-binghamton-city-school-finances-progressingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the contract in a manner that routinely favored the contractor and caused the town to unnecessarily pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1XI.2.D Vendor Name on Contractual Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… In certain instances it may be appropriate to reference an alternative name or alias (e.g. Doing Business As “DBA”) for a contractor in a contractual agreement. Should an alternative name or alias be used or referenced, the … must include both the contractor’s legal name and the alternative name or alias. Process and Document Preparation: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2d-vendor-name-contractual-agreementsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … Town of Elmira – Financial Condition (Chemung County) The board has not developed adequate plans to improve … for the reconciliation and reporting of cash receipts from trash bag sales to residents used to pay for their refuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Anthem Blue Cross – Effectiveness of the Recovery Process
… by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hospice. In addition to processing and paying hospital claims for … either failed to recover or remit over $19.3 million in hospital claim overpayments to Civil Service. We found … to determine the recoverability of about $15.1 million in overpayments it identified, and was unable to accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/06/anthem-blue-cross-effectiveness-recovery-processHawthorne Foundation, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… not-for-profit special education provider located in Westchester County, New York. Hawthorne provides preschool … 30, 2015, Hawthorne reported approximately $2.8 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for one rate-based preschool … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, we identified $75,189 in ineligible costs that Hawthorne reported on its CFR for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/hawthorne-foundation-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims
… rate code combinations. For example, Medicaid paid a provider $149 for a clinic visit that was billed under one particular rate code. Later, the provider submitted a second claim for the same service to the … date using a different rate code, and Medicaid paid the provider $128 for this claim. Because the edit was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/20/medicaid-program-overpayments-ambulatory-patient-group-claimsCapital Planning
… authority responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New York State. NFTA businesses include a bus, light rail, … 685 (19 percent) originally costing $184 million were not in a state of good repair, including: buses and light rail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningDriver Responsibility Assessment Program
… secure identity documents, to deliver essential motor vehicle and driver-related services, and to administer motor vehicle laws enacted to promote safety and protect consumers. … of Motor Vehicles: Oversight and Collection of Snowmobile Registration Fees (2011-S-54) Department of Motor Vehicles: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Stony Brook University (Stony … for New York State residents is approximately $6,200. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving TAP payments certify student eligibility. For the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims (Follow-Up)
… report, Overpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims (2011-S-28). Background Many Medicaid recipients are also … Health: Overpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims (2011-S-28) Department of Health: Overpayments for Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claims-followLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… Purpose To determine whether Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Program) funds are being awarded … manner to help meet the State's critical low-income housing needs. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 through December 11, 2013. Background The Housing Trust Fund Corporation's (Corporation) mission is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programMedicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a … not eligible to receive SMCPs for maternity cases that end in termination or a miscarriage, as these are considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
… report, Oversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Report 2016-N-1 ). About the Program Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City provides temporary emergency shelter to every eligible person who requests services. DHS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followThrough Ages, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 2015, Through Ages reported approximately $13.7 million in reimbursable costs for the SEIT preschool cost-based … fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, we identified $137,377 in reported costs that did not comply with the requirements in the RCM and CFR Manual and recommend that such costs be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/03/through-ages-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of … publishable State data and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of July 2020, there … data to post on Open Data (most recent data was added in 2015). We found the data Parks has posted to Open Data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataCounty Inmates Receiving Inappropriate Benefits While Incarcerated (2013MS-1)
… willing, and able to work and have earned sufficient wages in covered employment. Individuals who are incarcerated are … these procedures were not always effective or timely in identifying and discontinuing inappropriate payments. … inappropriate social welfare benefit payments. 351 inmates in these five counties received almost $325,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1