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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Empire State Development – COVID-19 … recommendations to water systems. DOH and DHSES officials have made significant progress in addressing the problems … that submit this data. Auditors found OTDA does not have access to the client-level data collected in the various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Health: Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (2020-S-62) The audit identified $1.1 million in Medicaid overpayments for brand name prescription drugs where generic drugs were … for drugs that appear to be generic but were paid using brand name pricing methods. Department of Health: Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… Billions of dollars have been spent on Medicaid home care services for New Yorkers without the required … from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Medicaid’s home care services are vital and allow many New Yorkers to … the delivery of Medicaid personal care services (2021) and home health care services (2023) to validate service delivery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. RTA changed the age of criminal responsibility as an adult from 16- to … all new and ongoing costs associated with implementation of RTA. To qualify for reimbursement, counties must adhere to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in … in addition to making cash withdrawals. Roberts was arrested this morning on charges of Grand Larceny in the … A Rochester woman Elona Roberts was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… designate persistently dangerous schools. The Department posts incident data and the list of persistently dangerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followAssertive Community Treatment Program
… teams are complying with requirements and that program goals are achieved. The audit covers the period April 1, 2012 … capacity of communities across New York to achieve these goals. One way the Office accomplishes its mission is through … treatment plans are not completed on time, with required team leaders’ approvals. As a result, program recipients’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programGingerbread Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual). The audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on … $942,998 in reported costs that did not comply with Manual requirements and recommend such costs be disallowed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/gingerbread-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities, such as nursing homes, assisted living, and board and care homes. According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followControlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… and monitoring user access. All districts had weaknesses in accessing, monitoring and reviewing audit logs. Key … the procedures and requirements for making grade changes in the current year and for prior years. Periodically review … Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts 2015MS3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 1992
… will process the payment for eligible employees at the NYS School for the Blind (Deptid 11260) and NYS School for the Deaf (Deptid 11270). The Additional Pay page … for their position and eligible employees at the NYS School for the Blind (Deptid 11260) and NYS School for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1992-public-employees-federation-pef-retroactive-longevity-lump-sum-llsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Hits $787 Million
… the highest level within the past decade, rising to $787 million, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime hours also rose, with 18.1 million hours worked. “New York state’s overtime pay has seen … at the highest level within the past decade rising to $787 million according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-millionDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid by residents … grand larceny in the fourth degree (a class E felony) and is expected to be sentenced to five years’ probation and full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… face a higher unemployment rate than the national average for those with disabilities. In 2020, unemployment rates for working-aged people with a disability soared in both New … dropped to 8.2% in 2022, but in New York it was 11.9%. “For people living with disabilities, the COVID-19 pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationNorthern Onondaga Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2013M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board provides adequate oversight of the District’s process for cash disbursements for the … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board provides adequate oversight of the Districts process for cash disbursements for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/08/northern-onondaga-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2013m-236State Agencies Bulletin No. 1784
… Program or received reimbursement from the Empire Star Public Service Award program are impacted by this … of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Empire Star Public Service Award Empire Star Public Service Award recipients are informed of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1784-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2019Emerging Manager Program
… individual inquiries, please contact the Emerging Manager Team at [email protected] . Our Goals Strengthen the Fund’s value The Fund manages and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-managerNursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Nursing Home Surveillance ( 2015-S-26 ). Background The Department of Health (Department) oversees nursing home facilities in New York State through its Division of … State regulations and procedures for conducting nursing home surveys and whether survey processes, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-followBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… benefit eligibility assessment process is in compliance with app …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processBilinguals Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to the State Education Department's (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual). Our audit covered the three fiscal … ended June 30, 2011, Bilinguals' Programs reported a total of $13.3 million in reimbursable costs. Key Findings We … including but not limited to, the costs for a Manhattan apartment, cable television, and three vehicles for the ED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/26/bilinguals-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual