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Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (2022-S-11) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is providing appropriate and timely services to workers affected by closings and layoffs that are covered under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s11-response.pdfRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions (2021-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – New York City Transit (Transit) identified potential damage to its system and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding. We also determined whether the MTA tested/updated the plans and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s27-response.pdfEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up) (2021-F-15)
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f15.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2019-S-51)
To determine if CVS Health remitted commercial drug rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2019-S-51.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2018-S-50)
To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s50.pdfMedicaid Program - Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (2013-S-57)
To determine if Medicaid overpaid managed care organizations and hospitals for low birth weight newborn claims.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s57.pdfMedicaid Program - Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services (2013-S-51)
To determine if Medicaid reimbursement rates for group therapy services provided by Federally Qualified Health Centers were correctly applied
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s51.pdfMedicaid Program - Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (2012-S-35)
To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed and the prescriptions he
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-12s35.pdfGrowing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments Still Challenged to Keep Up with Vital Infrastructure Needs
This follow-up report expands the analysis of the previous report; updating annual local government financial data and contrasting that to the associated local
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure2014.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2016-S-41)
To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-16s41.pdfExcess Funds in Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserves (EBALR) - Report to the New York State Legislature
Excess Funds in Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserves (EBALR) - Report to the New York State Legislature
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ebalr2012.pdfMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers (2016-S-67) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health made improper Medicaid payments for transportation services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s67-response.pdfOpinion 88-14
… AND LOST PROPERTY -- County Sheriff (disposition of unclaimed county prisoners' property) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … of abandoned property to) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS -- Unclaimed Funds (county prisoners) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, … transferred to the general fund. The county may report the money to the State Comptroller as abandoned property, after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14DiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… year (FY) 2019 and its associated financial plan project a surplus of $2.6 billion in the current fiscal year, ending … small as a share of city fund revenues, but they do not reflect the next round of collective bargaining or the … by the Governor. The Governor’s spending plan would cap or reduce state reimbursement for a number of programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… for staff and poor contractor monitoring that could put patient privacy at risk. Stony Brook managers need to follow … Hospital is a major public academic and regional medical center on Long Island. As part of Stony Brook … and regulations related to procurement, electronic patient medical records and hiring and promotion practices. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… programs by billions of dollars and jeopardize health care coverage for many residents, according to a report released … and Counting: More New Yorkers Benefit from State Health Coverage," examines the expansion of Medicaid and other state … Child Health Plus (CHP), the Essential Plan and subsidized coverage through the state's health insurance marketplace, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… The state Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … The state Department of Labor DOL does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent or timely basis according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney John D. Fabian, who is … this shameless abuse of the public’s money was exposed. I thank United States Attorney James P. Kennedy and Acting … the added burden and stress of having to figure out how to pay for their children’s education. Any misuse of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… For every dollar New York sends to Washington D.C., it … 91 cents back in federal spending – compared to a national average of nearly $1.22, according to a report released today … and the continuing imbalance raises questions about equity for New Yorkers. Our Congressional delegation has pushed hard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… Reusner of Green Century Capital Management. “ADM’s new policy aims to de-link food production from the crude … risks damage to its operations and reputation. ADM is the first company to adopt a no-deforestation policy for soy, which is scheduled to be officially announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policy