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DiNapoli: NYC Budget Increases Transparency, Reveals Structural Gaps
… from FY 2028 to FY 2030 ($20.4 billion, adjusted for state tax program changes that have not yet been enacted). … be filled with additional revenue. The city increased its tax revenue forecast for FY 2027 by $4.2 billion, a … growth in the securities sector. While many of the tax line-item revisions are consistent with these trends, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-increases-transparency-reveals-structural-gapsOMH Contract With Shorefront Mental Health Board - Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law (2013-S-62)
We audited the Office of Mental Health, South Beach Psychiatric Center’s contract with Shorefront Mental Health Board Inc. to determine whether its janitorial w
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s62.pdfDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… through July were $479.5 million lower than collections for the same period last year, primarily reflecting lower … in settlement revenue provides solid financial footing for the time being,”DiNapoli said. “State leaders need to … to address a variety of needs, but it should not be used for ongoing purposes.” Total receipts increased 7.4 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
… in New York State. Health care providers bill Medicaid for services provided to Medicaid recipients. Medicaid … describe the service(s) provided. Medicaid payments for surgical procedures include the preoperative, … (E/M) services, are included in Medicaid’s payment for the procedure. E/M services that are unrelated to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… State’s Medicaid program provides a wide range of health care services, including prescription drugs, to individuals … are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The New York State Controlled Substances Act … allowed by the Act. We further identified 3,323 managed care claims for controlled substances in which the quantities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-followOverpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Follow-Up)
… or "edits" are used to detect duplicate claims when one claim is billed as part of the automated crossover system and a second claim is submitted directly to Medicaid for payment. However, the edits did not prevent the duplicate claim payments we identified because each duplicate claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/overpayments-claims-selected-professional-services-followMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For dental care, the State's Medicaid program requires care to … ended March 31, 2011, Medicaid paid about $321 million for dental claims. From January 1, 2007 through June 8, 2011, … Department of Health: Inappropriate Medicaid Billings for Dental Restorations (2007-S-71) Department of Health: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsOverpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three … Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … also enrolled in Medicare. Such individuals are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” The Medicare program covers physical, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicare-followState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and … signals and lighting improvements at various locations in Nassau and Suffolk County. $4.3 million with Lake Shore … $2.6 million to The Children's Law Center for the Law Guardian Legal Aid Program. Other Payment Rejections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustApproved State Contracts and Payments for August 2017
… and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture & Markets … & Site Project Building Phase 2 at Jones Beach State Park, Nassau County. $5.5 million to develop the Environmental … System $11 million to The Legal Aid Society for the Law Guardian Attorney for the Child Program. Payment Rejections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/approved-state-contracts-and-payments-august-2017DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2017
… $3.2 million with Mitchell Giurgola Architects LLP for design services, Officers Training Academy, Kings … financing. $49.1 million with Deloitte Consulting LLP for rate and fiscal management consulting. $27.7 million … – Assembly $19,000 to Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP for outside counsel for independent investigations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2017DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… to improve homeless shelter conditions. “Homelessness is a problem affecting communities in virtually every corner … families and individuals that have nowhere else to go. It is clear that greater action is needed to ensure that all homeless shelter facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… coordination, and record keeping, impair DSNY’s ability to address ongoing cleanliness problems on New York City … The audit made eight recommendations – four each to DSNY and Operations – to address the problems identified. … information included in these reports. Also, OMH’s reports do not clearly address its progress in the 11 areas of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 93-19
… while section 2402 of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act (SCPA) sets forth the fees chargeable in proceedings in … no fees are charged. Subdivision 13 of section 2402 of the SCPA, however, provides for a general $5.00 per page fee for … The Surrogate's Courts are divided in practice as to how SCPA, §2402(13) should be applied to certificates of adoption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-19DiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… forward, careful short- and long-term budget planning is needed for the district to avoid a worsening financial … was $1,402,568. The district’s unrestricted fund balance is projected to decrease to approximately $587,000 by the … 2016, the district overspent $718,000 on salaries and is projected to exceed budgeted amounts by as much as $1.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… workflow and are therefore “rejected” and then deleted. It is the agency’s responsibility to prepare and submit any new … cannot be calculated for a fund until a transaction is posted. After the AP Adjustment Voucher has been posted, … Transaction Errors In the event that BSAO – Budgets is unable to approve the transaction due to errors, BSAO – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of the four recommendations included … be used safely for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, to test new drugs, and to study cellular functions. Additionally, in various … To determine the extent of the four recommendations included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… or revenue shortfalls, enabling town officials to continue providing necessary services during times of … uncertainty. It is a town board’s (board) responsibility to determine what is a reasonable level after considering … of reserve funds. The board should manage fund balance to help ensure levels do not exceed a reasonable amount and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… clerk was acting properly and accounting for fees as of Oct.1, 2017. Ethics Oversight (Statewide Unit) This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… care workers. These job losses will compound the downward spiral of our local economies. Congress has provided some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19