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“Unwinding” Continuous Enrollment in Medicaid Presents Coverage and Financial Risks
Increased enrollment in Medicaid is a key reason New York has one of the lowest rates of uninsured individuals in the nation (4.9 percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/medicaid-unwinding-financial-plan-risk.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, May 2023
Three years removed from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City faces ongoing and new risks to its finances just as the economy has shown signs of slowing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2024.pdfRockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County of Rockland’s (County) proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/rockland-county-2023-B23-6-8.pdfLynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
Determine whether Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) officials ensured students received all services from their individualized education programs (IEPs) and Medicaid eligible services were properly filed to receive Medicaid reimbursements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lynbrook-union-free-school-dsitrict-2022-81.pdf10 Years After Superstorm Sandy: Tracking MTA Capital Spending
The MTA has set aside approximately $7.6 billion for projects related to Superstorm Sandy. More than $4.6 billion of this amount is for restoration projects, while $2.9 billion is for resiliency.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-sandy-capital-projects.pdfImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up) (2020-F-22)
To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Report 2018-S-24).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f22.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10-response.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10)
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10.pdfBroadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City
The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdfMaximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-14)
To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Report 2021-S-11).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f14.pdfOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program (2024-S-2)
To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) is adequately monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24s2.pdfList of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/29/2024) from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-stressed.pdfXVI.3.F Public Benefit Corporations – XVI. Financial Reporting
… All public benefit corporations (PBC's) determined, in accordance with provisions of GASB Codification Section … to be included within the entity will be reported upon in the financial statements under the caption, "Public … of standardbred horses and the conduct of equine research in New York State. The Fund is governed by a board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3f-public-benefit-corporationsMTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… and other sources to the capital program and issuing debt against it directly. It issued $3.6 billion in capital … debt, as a share of all debt outstanding, is expected to rise from 5% in 2023 to 45% in 2037. The timing of … $40.9 billion in 2024 to $39.8 billion in 2027, and then rise to $49.5 billion in 2033 as the MTA issues non-lockbox …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsOpinion 96-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Department … police department must be given to the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services within 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-20Opinion 94-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Assessments … TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (limitation on in BID) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of BID … or more villages, the limitation on district assessments in section 980-k is computed with reference to general town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26Cost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… who become unemployed through no fault of their own. The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) determines who qualifies … maintaining the payroll records and the former employee's immediate supervisor. Start with a Comprehensive Written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsVII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… values as the first line with the exception of the account code. The account code must be 59999 - Refund of Appropriation Clearing Account. BSAO – Budgets will … into the Invoice No field. Backup Documentation If the refund relates to a payment that was posted in SFS, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparationDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… his office reviewed 2,193 contracts valued at $9.8 billion and approved more than 2.3 million payments worth $11 billion … to assist 245,000 low-income New Yorkers with home heating or heat-related emergencies. Approved $2.6 million for 44,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with Rensselaer DA Donnelly, the State Police, … victim to become his live-in caregivers. The victim, whose wife had died many years before and had no other direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensioner