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New York State Health Insurance Program – Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan
… March 2022. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of … members and their dependents who have Medicare, and a Commercial Plan for members and their dependents who do not … subsidies that are not available for claims paid under the Commercial Plan. Accordingly, ensuring that claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drugMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Pharmacy (Davis Ethical) inappropriately billed Medicaid for prescription medications. The audit covered the period … State Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage for enrollees. Davis Ethical is an independently owned pharmacy located in Rockville Centre, New York. For the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… of Licensing Services (Division), oversees the licensure, registration, and regulation of 36 occupations throughout New … that individuals working as security guards have a valid registration card, and entrusts the Department with issuing registration cards for all security guard applicants who meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… by State and local laws and codes. Key Findings The Office does not sufficiently monitor State-certified shelters, nor … and issue facility certifications, within the time limits prescribed for each shelter type. Monitor Local … and acceptable. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest NYC Human Resources Administration/NYC Office of Temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… tax collections totaled $11.9 billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 3.7% ($423 million) compared to the same … growth in collections during the first half of 2025 almost doubled that for the same period last year (1.9%) … experienced stronger growth in the first half of 2025, future revenues may become less predictable as local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… including career advising, tutoring, and personal counseling, throughout students’ enrollment. Responsibility … assigned to five counselors, with instances of unsupported counseling services. Consequently, we couldn’t determine whether the counseling services were actually provided. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programOpinion 2006-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Whether the General Municipal Law that limit to ninety days the term of an eligible letter of credit applies to a letter of credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4Oversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… Objective To determine if the New York City Department of Housing … (HPD) ensured that managing agents properly accounted for application fees received and, if applicable, returned fees to applicants or turned them over to the Office of the State … To determine if the New York City Department of Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesXVI.4 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… selected specialized areas that apply to agencies in the State reporting entity, accountability for some of which is … solely or largely the responsibility of the Office of the State Comptroller. Some policies apply to all agencies while … selected specialized areas that apply to agencies in the State reporting entity accountability for some of which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4-overviewXII.8 Overview – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Business Units create vouchers in the Accounts Payable module in the Statewide Financial … B will provide guidance to Business Units about processing vouchers in the SFS. Sections C through G provide guidance to … Business Units create vouchers in the Accounts Payable module in the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii-overviewDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… Immigrants in New York state comprise 22 percent, or 4.4 … Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Our report found that most immigrants in New York are well-educated and actively … help make our state strong.” As of 2014, the number of immigrants in New York was surpassed only by California at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police announced former Odessa Village Clerk Kristi Pierce … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Chemung County … District Attorney Weeden A Wetmore and the New York State Police announced former Odessa Village Clerk Kristi Pierce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payIX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… to another with specific statutory authorization for such transfer. These transfer authorizations may be contained in appropriation … bills" and provide the authorizations necessary to transfer federal grant funds to reimburse other state funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsOpinion 91-63
… who resides with president and owner of hardware store) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §801: A town councilman who resides with the owner and president of a hardware store and maintains office space in the same building in which the store is located, but has no relationship with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B7-16-14)
… their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b7-16-14Town of Batavia – Water and Sewer Operations (2018M-12)
… areas in the general fund as required by New York State Town Law. The Supervisor did not separately account for … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/11/town-batavia-water-and-sewer-operations-2018m-12Vendor File Advisory No. 4
… Subject : Agency help is needed to ensure prompt vendor registration. Guidance : New York State agencies are responsible for or can assist with two critical registration processes that if done timely will benefit both … information. Attention to both processes, but especially registration with e-Supplier, will create a smooth experience …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/4-prompt-vendor-registrationAccounts Payable Advisory No. 44
… property leases and contracts originating in the Grants Gateway may also require vendors to accept ePayments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/44-contracts-requiring-electronic-paymentsWalden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
… is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for 2013 totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184Plymouth Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-211)
… does not review bank statements or reconciliations on a monthly basis and does not compare canceled check images to approved abstracts. The Board does not … policy. Review bank statements and reconciliations monthly and compare canceled check images to approved monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211