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Financial Management Practices
… management practices in the areas of revenue collection, payroll, procurement, asset and equipment management, cash … management practices in the areas of revenue collection payroll procur …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2014 Through March 31, 2015
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … 264 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of about $28.5 billion. The claims are processed and paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2014-through-march-31-2015Tuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan Learning Institute
… complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … totaling almost $8.7 million that were paid on behalf of 1,890 students. At the time of our audit, Metropolitan served about 550 students. Tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-learning-instituteFuel Purchases
… Authority (Authority) is purchasing the correct type of fuel, paying the proper amount for the fuel purchased, receiving the correct amount of fuel, and keeping accurate records of the supply and distribution of fuel. The audit covers the … Authority Authority is purchasing the correct type of fuel paying the proper a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges
… (Department) accurately assessed, collected, accounted for, and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue … and one each in Rochester and Buffalo; each is responsible for processing and collecting fines and traffic ticket … $1 million in surcharge revenue that was reported twice for the same week during May 2013, the Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/10/accountability-traffic-ticket-surchargesDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) … DOCCS is responsible for the confinement and habilitation of approximately 56,000 offenders at 60 facilities across the State. As of September 1, 2012, DOCCS had 29,796 employees. To ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system processes Medicaid claims for … rates for inpatient hospital claims include the costs of most medical care provided during a hospital admission. As … and reported to Department officials. However, at the time of our audit fieldwork, Department officials had not taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) follows … sentences to ensure accurate and consistent calculation of sentence times in accordance with all laws and … and regulations regarding the sentencing and incarceration of inmates in New York State, including Penal Law Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… sufficient controls over the identification and recovery of overpayments made to hospitals for special medical items; … and took sufficient steps to minimize the State’s risk of excessive payments which result from contracts with … that do not include language that limits the reimbursement of special medical items. The audit covered the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsCompliance With Navigation Law
… requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters in accordance with New York State Navigation … For example, the Navigation Law imposes restrictions on engine noise, establishes requirements for on-board safety equipment, and requires all motorized boat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawWelcome Center and Rest Area Planning and Implementation
… of Transportation (Department) has a written capital plan for highway facilities for the traveling public, and … The audit covered projects on the Department’s plan between January 1, 2014 and May 19, 2017, and subsequent … Rest Areas located on interstate highways. The Rest Area Plan, last issued in July 1998, is the Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/20/welcome-center-and-rest-area-planning-and-implementationMedicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for … Medicare Advantage plans) tailored to the specific needs of Medicare beneficiaries. Some Medicare Advantage plans … the reasons why to providers on the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) using Claim Adjustment Reason Codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-servicesMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2018 Through March 31, 2019
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … through March 31, 2019. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … 142 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $36 billion. The claims are processed and paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2018-through-march-31-2019Procurement Practices
… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York – University at Buffalo’s procurement and … funds are spent appropriately, are in the best interest of the State, and adequately safeguard against waste and … the Program The University at Buffalo (Buffalo) is one of the largest institutions within the State University of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Objectives To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) has provided sufficient guidance to the … located throughout New York City’s five boroughs. As of January 2019, CUNY offered 1,400 academic programs, 200 … All industries that accept credit cards as a method of payment must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-387
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Chapter 181 of the Laws of 2025, which implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-387-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employeesGreat River Fire District – Treasurer Reports (2025M-125)
… did not provide the Board with information showing how she determined the calculated book balance. The listings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/27/great-river-fire-district-treasurer-reports-2025m-125Public Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Rise for the First Time in Eight Years The number of crimes in seven categories increased for the first time … to preliminary data reported to the State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Motor vehicle thefts … The number of crimes in seven categories increased for the first time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,898 contracts for state … www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services $1 million with New … abuse prevention and intervention specialists. Office of Children & Family Services $1.3 million with Booker T. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,485 contracts for state … www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Office of Court Administration $3.3 million with New York State … Industries for the Disabled Inc. for printing and mailing of court appearance notifications. Division of Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-january