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DiNapoli: 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 … Billions of dollars have been spent on Medicaid home care services for New Yorkers without the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationTown of Batavia – Water and Sewer Operations (2018M-12)
… from the intermunicipal agreements with neighboring towns, to ensure that revenues cover operating costs. Key … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/11/town-batavia-water-and-sewer-operations-2018m-12DiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel, for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the state pension fund. Gabriel, who resigned … and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Debra Gabriel the former tax collector for the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Knox – Town Clerk (Albany County) The Clerk did not … reported and remitted late to the supervisor for 21 months of the 24 months auditors examined. In addition, the clerk did not prepare accountability analyses. As of December 31, 2019 the clerk's bank account held an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Auditors determined, district officials did not fix leaks in the heating, cooling and ventilation system requiring buckets in the halls to collect leaked water. In addition, district officials did not create a corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… data show student performance dropped significantly in 2022 from 2019, with New York experiencing even greater declines than the nation in fourth grade math and reading. New York’s largest drops were in fourth grade math, with declines in average test scores …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryCVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue
… 31, 2018. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Civil … to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates and remit the rebate revenue to Civil Service. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/17/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenuePublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… of Education (DoE) officials accurately recorded and reported violent and disruptive incidents to the State Education Department (SED); and whether the DoE had … Department of Education DoE officials accurately recorded and reported violent and disruptive incidents to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Half of Fiscal Year Exceed Projections by $2.4 Billion
… (DOB) latest financial plan projections through Sept. 30. However, PIT receipts were $2.6 billion lower than the same period in SFY 2021-22, reflecting, in part, the effects of the Pass-Through … which was $4.4 billion, or 4.8%, higher than last year for the same period. All Funds spending through September was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-half-fiscal-year-exceed-projections-2-point-4-billionSignal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
… Signals’ internal database. The EAM system, still under development, will capture real-time testing and maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – New Career Plan
… employers may not file applications for members receiving Section 207-a or 207-c (General Municipal Law) benefits. If … New Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 375h and 375i Ordinary Disability Section 362 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-disability-section-362State Agencies Bulletin No. 2248
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … Security Services Unit whose principal place of employment is in New York City, or the county of Nassau, Rockland, … as OT for Annual 2080 (Earnings Code OCS). If an employee is eligible for a retroactive increase and has been paid by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2248-april-2023-and-2024-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-location-midState Agencies Bulletin No. 2250
… the April 2023 and 2024 retroactive increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson pay and the April 2024 retroactive increases to Command Pay … the April 2023 and 2024 retroactive increases to Location Pay and Location MidHudson pay and the April 2024 retroactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2250-april-2023-and-2024-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-location-midVillage of Cobleskill - Misappropriated Funds and Board Oversight (2018M-47)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided sufficient oversight of the former Clerk-Treasurer. Key Findings The Board failed to implement proper internal controls and … Determine whether the Board provided sufficient oversight of the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/03/village-cobleskill-misappropriated-funds-and-board-oversight-2018m-47Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Seneca County (County) Department of Weights and Measures … and whether complete records were maintained. Key Findings The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not … of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Jefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. Key … in place for addressing consumer complaints and performing price accuracy tests. Key Recommendations Perform required … testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Selected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services properly administered the Employee Retention Grant program We also examined whether SBS implemented the recommendations in the Small Business First Report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… practice of consistently appropriating $1.4 million in fund balance over three fiscal years is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not allowed … found five reserves totaling $2.3 million had balances in excess of the district’s needs. In addition, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… NYSHIP’s primary health benefit plan is the Empire Plan. UnitedHealthcare (United) administers the medical/surgical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryApplying for Benefits – New Career Plan
… must file the appropriate application form with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Forms are … to speak with an Information Representative at one of our consultation sites throughout New York State. Filing With the Office of the State Comptroller Many retirement benefit applications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/applying-benefits