Search
Medicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… as the rules and policies set forth by the Department of Health (Department) and the State Education Department. Our … the drug and drug strength were different from what the physician prescribed; and Claims for unauthorized and … the appropriateness of the providers’ (pharmacists and physicians) future participation in the Medicaid program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriberDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… million in inappropriate payments during 2015 including $23 million for dead patients and millions more for recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget is projected to rise … in already collected personal income, sales, business and hotel taxes exceeding projections through October, and $1.1 … savings are also expected from anticipated staff turnover, vacancy reductions and other factors such as hiring and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in inappropriate payments, including $3.5 million for separately billed medical services that should have been covered by managed … abuse,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found several cases in which the Department of Health’s eMedNY system failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation … a key part of the legal process that allows crime victims to recoup losses caused by the crime,” DiNapoli said. “County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsWest Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)
… operating guidelines (bylaws) and written purchasing policy related to disbursements. In addition, the Board did … outlined in the Departments bylaws and written purchasing policy related to disb …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-companyDiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report maps noise trends and patterns over six years of 311 … in New York City is a significant quality of life and public health concern," DiNapoli said. "This report gathers … to the noise survey had suggested that the city identify a public official to manage nightlife noise complaints. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeOpinion 91-31
… treatment for individual injured within the town) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §§2140, 2144, 2145: A town is not legally obligated under Public Health Law, §2144 to reimburse a private hospital for … animal within the town We assume that the town is a local health district see Public Health Law 21c 3022 341 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… resources to avoid the need to achieve $1.27 billion in labor savings through FY 2022. While it still anticipates $1 billion in recurring labor savings in subsequent years, it has yet to reach a … agreement with the municipal unions to generate recurring labor savings. The city lowered its forecast for sales and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… reversed by a boom in underwriting activity, historically low interest rates, and surges in trading spurred by volatile … activity, creating higher commissions and trading income. Low interest rates also encouraged borrowing, generating fees … had assumed statewide bonuses for the broader finance and insurance sector would decrease by 15.5 percent in SFY 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… The MTA should publish a new assessment of its long-term capital needs that pays particular attention to the growing threat climate change poses to transit, and … The MTA should publish a new assessment of its longterm capital needs that pays particular attention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… commodities and services that are available and provided by preferred sources. Facilitating agencies are non-profit … the approved, non-profit preferred sources as their agent by disseminating information regarding preferred sources and … excluded from the Program. Key Findings OGS officials have made significant progress in addressing the issues we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… As an employer, you should always look for ways to contain … Determine the potential savings of the plan by surveying how many employees would qualify and are interested in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… status of the three recommendations made in our audit report, UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Report 2013-S-82 ). Background The New York State Health … status of the three recommendations made in our audit report UnitedHealthcare Improper Payments for Medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, but still remains relatively small, according to preliminary data filed with the office of State … The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New Yorks property tax cap in 201617 has nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… services for adults (over age 18) who, because of a mental or physical impairment, are unable to meet their essential … protection from abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or other harm; and have no one available who is willing and … money management and court petitions to appoint a guardian or other legal intervention. Within OCFS, the Bureau of Adult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153UCP of Niagara County d.b.a. Empower – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… on Empower’s CFRs for the 3 fiscal years ended June 30, 2020. About the Program Empower is a not-for-profit … Falls that serves students in Niagara County. Empower is an affiliate of the Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York … Special Class – over 2.5 hours per day—to children with disabilities up to the age of 5 years. Empower is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/21/ucp-niagara-county-dba-empower-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCounty of Oneida – County Clerk (2025M-110)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Oneida County (County) Clerk (Clerk) … and timely manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – July 29, 2025 We extended our audit period to review certain Clerk … Clerk to submit remittances to the County Commissioner of Finance (Commissioner) within five days following the close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/12/county-oneida-county-clerk-2025m-110