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Homeownership Rates in New York
… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, … quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally. For New York, the low percentage is driven by the high share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2022-F-30)
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-34).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f30.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (2020-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York appropriately reimbursed acupuncture and acupuncture-related services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s7-response.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (2020-S-17)
To determine whether CVS Health paid pharmacy claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s17.pdfReview of a sample high-risk PCard transactions and travel expenses for the State University of New York Maritime College
We examined Procurement Card Expenses related to one cardholder for the time period of January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. We also examined travel expen
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2019-06-07.pdfAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up) (2017-F-4) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the 14 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f4-response.pdfSupplemental Payments to Executive Employees
… 2012 through January 15, 2016, and focused on payments to senior management employees for their performance during calendar years 2012 through 2014. Background Westchester … (totaling about $1.9 million) were paid to members of “senior management,” which WCHCC defined as titles such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/12/supplemental-payments-executive-employeesVI.3.B Budget Transfers Within a Business Unit – VI. Budgets
… Enter Budget Transfer is the budget entry component that is used to move budget authority … Enter Budget Transfer is the budget entry component that is used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3b-budget-transfers-within-business-unitSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… of Motor Vehicles has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is … However, we also found that each of the Department’s three cash advance accounts is overfunded in comparison to its … Office of Child and Family Services: Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (2013-S-52) Workers' Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Albany Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and AMC. Background The New … primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-albany-medical-center-january-1-2011-through-march-31Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Mary's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Mary’s. Background … primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-marys-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31-2011Empire BlueCross BlueShield Special Items Made to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… To determine if BlueCross BlueShields Empires payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-special-items-made-englewood-hospital-and-medical-centerEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Empire and Saratoga. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januarySelected Payments for Special Items Made to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and Bassett. Background The … primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mary-imogene-bassett-hospital-january-1-2011-throughCollege of Geneseo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-geneseo-selected-employee-travel-expensesReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… lasts 50 years and includes a land management plan for property affected by the hydroelectric plant. Any decisions … to maintain adequate inventory controls for all of its property and to periodically review this inventory to determine which property shall be disposed of. Section 2896 also requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… the Corporation from the Thruway Authority to the New York Power Authority (Power Authority) was passed by the New York State legislature. The legislation authorized the Power Authority to transfer moneys, property, and personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-followUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… December 31, 2019. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … at the same time as other services, including heat therapy, massage therapy, electrical stimulation, and … acupuncture service. Key Findings We identified $7,331,458 in actual and potential overpayments for services not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesOuaquaga Fire Company, Inc. – Company Operations (2025M-98)
… Did the Ouaquaga Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) and membership operate the Company in accordance with its Certificate of Incorporation (Certificate) and provide … Did the Ouaquaga Fire Company Inc Company Board of Directors Board and membership operate the Company in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/01/23/ouaquaga-fire-company-inc-company-operations-2025m-98