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New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… after the date their coverage ended; for example, action can be taken to disenroll a member on December 31, 2018, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report Purchasing … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… determine the extent of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Registration, … new drugs, and to study cellular functions. Additionally, in various industrial applications, radioactive materials can … and regulation of radiation and radioactive materials in New York State, outside of New York City. To fulfill these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andManagement of Invasive Species
… invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. Boat stewards are volunteers or paid members of the community … AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection program; warning signage at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… programs, activities, and services. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADA Standards) set minimum scoping and technical requirements for newly designed and constructed or altered … for rent-controlled tenants outside NYC, citing legal constraints. Of the initial report’s six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… but the agricultural sector proved to be among the most resilient, losing just 1 percent of jobs in 2020 compared to … but the agricultural sector proved to be among the most resilient losing just 1 percent of jobs in 2020 compared to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on the Bronx
… The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Bronx harder than any other borough by several measures, … The COVID19 pandemic hit the Bronx harder than any other borough by several measures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronxComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Center … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… oversight provisions if New York broadens the authority of the state to enter into public-private partnership (P3) projects or goes forward with private financing of public projects. DiNapoli’s recommendations follow the release of a report today examining the benefits and problems that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… Fraud involving the exploitation of valid online banking credentials is a significant risk facing any … government or school that processes financial transactions online. Some of the more popular types of electronic fraud targeting online banking are phishing 15 and malware. 16 In a typical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but … business within their communities. “Although the amount of tax breaks IDAs provided to private companies noticeably … state’s 109 active IDAs provided $1.38 billion in total tax exemptions in 2013. These exemptions were partially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… impact, and the effect on local communities, which are beyond the scope of the report but require comparable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… have been issued. New York City Department of Education (DOE): Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight … (2020-N-8) A not-for-profit corporation affiliated with DOE – New York City School Support Services (NYCSSS) – was created solely to provide custodial services at DOE schools. Auditors found DOE did not fulfill all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills. Wills pleaded … the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor. Pursuant to his plea agreement, Wills admitted he knowingly filed a false … Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… Board did not conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of all claims paid during the audit period. As a result, we … being paid without the Board’s knowledge. We reviewed all 647 non-payroll disbursements made during the audit … included on a Board-approved abstract, which is a list of all claims that have been audited and approved for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of State (Department) is fully … the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 to April 20, 2018. Background The New York State Do Not Call … To determine if the Department of State is fully implementing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has … A water accounting system helps to track water throughout the system and identify areas that may need attention, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemCity of Dunkirk – Billing Enforcement (2020M-117)
… have been charged. If City officials had implemented shut-off procedures in accordance with the Code, the City could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/11/city-dunkirk-billing-enforcement-2020m-117East Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
… not needed based on job duties. Ensure signed AUP forms are retained. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/east-syracuse-minoa-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mAlexandria Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-109)
… limit for the past three fiscal years. As of June 30, 2019, surplus fund balance was $1.75 million, or 12.8 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/12/30/alexandria-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2020m