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Empire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… contracts with Empire BlueCross (Empire) to administer the Hospital Program of the Empire Plan. Empire processes and pays claims for hospital services, which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient services provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hospice. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… related to the program; Grants and contributions that can only be used to pay for the operations of a particular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released 8 letter reports to the following School Districts: Amityville … [pdf] , South Colonie [pdf] , and Utica [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if school … programs. Two of these make-up credit programs, intensive instruction in deficiency areas of the course and on-line …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolAbilities First, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years at four different locations. AFI is … included: $164,406 in personal service costs consisting of $157,881 in costs that were not appropriately allocated to … $71,803 in other than personal service costs consisting of $49,025 in ineligible costs, $22,544 in unsupported costs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/abilities-first-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualImproper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs (Follow-Up)
… level by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medicaid program covers medically necessary … ensure terminated drugs will not be dispensed or paid for, CMS requires state Medicaid programs to reject these claims … was recalled for health and safety reasons). Pursuant to CMS guidelines, the Department maintains drug termination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugs-followDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, … Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown former clerk of the Town of Potter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible. The … 31, 2019. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage … To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesVillage of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Cuba is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed by an elected … did not maintain the Village’s accounting records in a complete and accurate manner. Specifically, we found … and accounts payable were misstated, which resulted in the operating funds’ fiscal health appearing to be more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial … 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed by an elected … of the Town’s highway town-wide fund has declined in recent years from a balance of $88,293 at the beginning of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryTown of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… effective annual audit of the Justice Court and the Clerk. Keep detailed records of receipts including the form of each deposit. Consider developing comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerTown of Thurston – Financial Management (2013M-280)
… through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Thurston is located in Steuben County and has approximately 1,350 residents. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which is comprised of four elected members and an elected Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-thurston-financial-management-2013m-280Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… was to evaluate the financial condition of the Town’s sewer and water districts for the period January 1, 2009, to … capital plan or a long-term financial plan to address the sewer and water districts’ corresponding costs, and future … and maintenance costs. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic sewer and water budget estimates for revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Comptroller DiNapoli Releases November Cash Report
… $1.9 billion higher than the Division of the Budget’s latest projections, thanks partly to increased income tax collections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … tax collections were $700.1 million higher than the latest projections (released Nov. 5) and $2.8 billion over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-november-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1285
… Asst. Director of Park Police $625 To be eligible for the full payment, the employee must be full time annual salaried and be Active on the payroll on … or 11/13/13 (Institution) are eligible for the full payment. Eligible employees working part time are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1285-2013-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… by the deadline, and as of March 5, 2021, had installed only 29 EVolve NY chargers at seven locations. We determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… oil sands, and shale oil and gas companies and has newly restricted investment in eight coal and shale oil and gas … coal and shale oil and gas companies were removed from the restricted list. The Fund will not directly purchase or … through an actively managed account or vehicle, in these restricted companies. The newly restricted securities, valued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 771
… eligible employees. Employees assigned to the Department of Correctional Services Shock Incarceration Correctional … a Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance payment of $925. Employees in the following departments and titles … the eligibility criteria defined below are met: Department of Correctional Services: Deputy Superintendent of Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/771-2007-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1977
… 4.5% $75,000.01 to $100,000.00 5.75% $100,000.01 and Greater 6% Benefit Plans and Narrative Descriptions: Benefit Plan Description T6VDCB … Effective Administration paychecks dated February 2, 2022, and Institution paychecks dated February 10, 2022. Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1977-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Warren County District Attorney Jason Carusone announced … Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison after a jury … and organizations surrounding Lake George including Warren County, the towns of Queensbury and Bolton and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… in Monroe County. One of those contracts included a $212 million public safety contract to provide upgrades to the … in the bidding process of Monroe County for the $212 million public safety contract, by means of bid rigging. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-rigging