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DiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health (DOH) billed drug companies for $425.9 million in Medicaid drug rebates after auditors alerted the department to rebates … state Health Department must keep up with new and evolving drug rebate opportunities to ensure all rebate revenue for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… practices today impact budgetary solvency in the future. This system is designed to help keep local officials and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdfManual Reporting – Enhanced Reporting
… made during reported pay periods; and Employee earnings. This method is useful when you need to submit a small number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/manual-reportingGrowing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments Still Challenged to Keep Up with Vital Infrastructure Needs
This follow-up report expands the analysis of the previous report; updating annual local government financial data and contrasting that to the associated local
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure2014.pdfDiNapoli: Needles, Birth Control Go Missing From NYC School Health Centers
… (DOH) found that medications and potentially hazardous medical supplies were unaccounted for at its School-Based … inventories of medications and potentially hazardous medical supplies at School-Based Health Centers,” DiNapoli … said. “We found too many instances of medication and medical supplies that were missing and that has to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-needles-birth-control-go-missing-nyc-school-health-centersUlster County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-352)
… through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then … are entrusted to the Commissioner for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Key Finding The Surrogate’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/24/ulster-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-352DiNapoli: New York City’s Public Hospitals Need To Do More To Provide Interpretation Services
… Corporation (H+H) is not fully meeting patients’ right to interpretation services for those in need of language … of languages spoken in New York City, but it needs to do better,” DiNapoli said. “It is critical that those in … shortcomings and offers recommendations that H+H can use to improve critical language services to its patients.” H+H …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-public-hospitals-need-do-more-provide-interpretation-servicesNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… The NYS Common Retirement Funds Fund estimated return in the third quarter of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsState Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… Program includes more than $4 billion in its low emissions index, which launched in January 2016. The index eliminates … ESG risk assessments for all new investments; and annual reviews of ESG oversight of existing investments with … Supported the Climate Risk Disclosure Act sponsored by US Senator Elizabeth Warren that would direct the Securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at least $121,000 on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for … DiNapoli urged the OTB to seek reimbursement for tickets and other expenses that were inappropriately handed … New York State Gaming Commission permits giving out free tickets but requires the OTB to submit an annual marketing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… in 1992 and moved to Wyoming from Pennsylvania with his son, Timothy Gritman, in August 2017. In September 2017, … was the last existing record of the father. The father and son shared a joint bank account where Ralph’s retirement … pension payments and the investigation that led to his son’s arrest. Gritman was sentenced by U.S. District Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… standards, averaging 5.3% from fiscal years 2024 through 2026, the city will have to prepare for the potential … FY 2024 but could rise to an additional $3 billion by FY 2026. Education funding levels remain uncertain at this time. … Dashboards Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… to auditing positions. Drafting a request for proposal (RFP) To fulfill the position of external auditor , you must use a request for proposal (RFP), which is a detailed document that contains a … services requested and information about the district. The RFP should: outline the scope of the audit, including which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… The city recently began installing energy saving LED street lights and expanding wireless connectivity to certain … to partner with National Grid as we deploy an advanced LED street lighting network across the entire city that will … on a demonstration project to replace 4,200 company-owned street lights with LED lights, lighting controls and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… 6-A of the Public Officers Law (§§91-99), is intended to protect your privacy by regulating the manner in which … personal information about you. The PPPL also enables you to access and/or correct information the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has on file which pertains to you. Personal Records You Can Access/Correct Requests for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… state leaders should think strategically about how to use this "surplus" – by dedicating it to rainy day fund reserves … taxes levied on high earners will increase the reliance on this group. The top 1% of taxpayers pay an average of 40% of … in debt issuance is now planned through fiscal year 2026. This debt will quickly exceed the statutory cap, adding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesUpdate Your Contact Information
… Note: Updating your contact information with your employer or changing your address with the United States Postal … way to view and update your contact information. Sign in to Retirement Online. Look under My Profile … . Click update next to mailing address, phone number, or email address. You can schedule an address change ahead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/update-your-contact-informationState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile
… Objective To determine what steps the Department of Health (DOH) and … for medical equipment for public health emergencies to ensure usability of the equipment purchased and whether … we concentrated on DME that was necessary in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as ventilators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/state-public-health-emergency-medical-stockpile