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Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-64) 90-Day Response
To assess the accuracy of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s reported assessable expenses and compliance with relevant statutes related to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s64-response.pdfImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (2019-S-72) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, referring, or attending (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s72-response.pdfFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… embezzle $1.1 million from the Patterson Fire Department is a compelling reminder to local fire departments: Proper oversight is your first line of defense," said State Comptroller Thomas … Office for its assistance in the investigation. This case is being handled by the Office's White Plains Division. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… company that was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens. The now defunct center primarily provided … children of the Orthodox Jewish communities of Far Rockaway in Queens and in Williamsburg and Borough Park in … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions and … state is doing a commendable job making sure local animal shelters are providing dogs with safe conditions and the care … said DiNapoli. "However, state officials and local shelters can improve how they track and document each dog …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… District Attorney James Ritts, and the New York State Police announced the guilty plea of John Morabito, former … “I thank District Attorney Ritts and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to hold him accountable … these concerns. The investigation by the New York State Police and the Comptroller’s Office made accomplishing these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… these convictions. The Comptroller's investigation was led by his Division of Investigations. Assistant Attorneys … Dillon Kraus provided important support. The Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel G. Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief … of Deputy Chief John McManus. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Dominick Zarrella. The Attorney General's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenDiNapoli: Former Dannemora Official Charged With Falsifying Time Sheets Attempting to Beef Up Retirement Benefits for Some Correction Officers
… Dannemora was charged with falsifying time sheets aiming to allow state correction officers to claim they worked as village employees to secure more generous benefits from the state retirement … Dannemora was charged with falsifying time sheets aiming to allow state correction officers to claim they worked as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-former-dannemora-official-charged-falsifying-time-sheets-attempting-beef-retirement-benefitsCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … Of the initial report’s two audit recommendations, one was partially implemented and one was not implemented. Key Recommendation CVS Caremark …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023. About the … and non-occupational disability and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided … ascertain the Board’s expenses to administer the Program for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023. Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Program/ /Department of Civil Service : Empire BlueCross Blue Shield - Payments for Selected Items to Selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januaryEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Special Items Made to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center (Englewood) for special items were made … portion of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they … if BlueCross BlueShields Empires payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Englewood for special items were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-special-items-made-englewood-hospital-and-medical-centerSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie (St. Francis) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Francis. Background The New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-francis-hospital-poughkeepsie-january-1-2011Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Report 2018-S-16 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ … March 31, 2020. About the Program The Board’s mission is to protect the rights of employees and employers by ensuring … compliance with the Workers’ Compensation Law (Law). Costs to administer the Program are recovered via assessments by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedNY State Pension Fund and Church Commissioners for England Call for Exxon to Separate Board Chair and CEO Positions
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the … Investment at Church Commissioners for England, today announced their support for a shareholder proposal that calls on ExxonMobil to require the board chair be an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/ny-state-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-england-call-exxon-separate-board-chair-and-ceoDiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program
… providers whose IDs did not match with a Medicaid enrolled provider on the date of service. $832.5 million in claims … They submit their contracted providers to DOH’s Provider Network Data System (PNDS) at least quarterly. The … regulations and the providers are entered into the NYS Provider and Health Plan Look-up website. DOH also uses PNDS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hundreds-millions-dollars-medicaid-payments-went-providers-not-enrolled-programImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up) (2023-F-24) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Report 2019-S-72).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f24-response.pdfCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Report 2019-S-54).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f1-response.pdfMid-Year Update to the Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Multi-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-22 through 2024-25 (As of September 30, 2021)
The New York Local Government Assistance Corporation presents an update to the Corporation’s annual budget for fiscal year 2021-22
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-midyear-update-2021-22.pdf