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Localities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… to Local Election Boards on procuring paper ballots. As a result, the ballot procurement processes used by the 13 Local … Board of Elections: Voting-Related Problems September 2010 Primary Election (2010-N-6) County Boards of Elections: Voting-Related Problems September 2010 Primary Elections (2010-MR-5) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsOmnibus Technical Corrections
… Signed into law on September 29, 2016 as Chapter 337 of the laws of 2016 – A.7292-A (Farrell) / S.5601-A (Golden) – Makes … for new payment technologies; and eliminating the filing of an annual report regarding certain expenditures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-technical-correctionsMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
… recipients. Medicaid payments are based, in part, on procedure codes reported on claims that indicate the services … (E/M) services, are included in Medicaid’s payment for the procedure. E/M services that are unrelated to the original procedure may sometimes occur during the global surgery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersSubmitting Payments for NYSLRS Members – Enhanced Reporting
… to be notified when the account will be debited. You can mail the form (address is on the form) or complete and … of the upcoming debit from your account by email. NYSLRS can only withdraw funds from the account you designate on … contributions loans and service credit purchase payments can be sent to NYSLRS through the automated clearing house …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/submitting-payments-nyslrs-members30% New York State Initiative (2024-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately administering the 30% New York State Initiative to ensure that New York State food products are provided to children as part of their lunch meal in school, while also supporting local farmers and the local economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-24s13-response.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfProgram Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center (2015-S-80)
The objective of our audit was to determine whether the Department is providing sufficient oversight to ensure that Maximus is implementing the contract as inte
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s80.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… today examined Rehabilitation Support Services Inc. (RSS) which, in 2014, claimed nearly $7.8 million in expenses … Cumulatively, these six audits have identified about $2.4 million in recommended disallowances and questioned … identified over $32,000 in unallowable expenses paid to RSS in 2014, including nearly $17,000 for a company board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerXI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A multi-agency contract is one awarded with the intention that it will be used by more than one agency. Multi-agency contracts are distinct from and not … a backdrop contract. An Awarding Agency establishes a tier one (backdrop) contract, which prequalifies vendors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsUnitedHealthcare – Reasonable and Customary Reimbursement Rates for Delayed Claims
… 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 … claims is 80 percent of the R&C rate for the service. R&C rates are updated every six months. From January 1, 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/unitedhealthcare-reasonable-and-customary-reimbursement-rates-delayed-claimsOpinion 90-22
… the municipality may retain a reasonable administrative fee. Opn Nos. 81-27 and 79-754 are superseded. We are in … that a municipality may apply a reasonable administrative fee against the interest earned to compensate itself for the … a municipality would not be entitled to an administrative fee for its services, we now believe that there is no reason …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… used the money to assist in purchasing a $556,000 home and car. She pleaded guilty and sentenced to Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… Brooklynites in need of help,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s partnership with District Attorney Gonzalez and … Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez in the fight against mail theft in Brooklyn. Mr. Galker preyed upon the people in … their money. Postal Inspector’s mission is to protect the mail and members of the public, our customers, from becoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeResponse to Human Trafficking
… ensure adequate services are being provided to victims of human trafficking (survivors). The audit covered the period … from January 2019 through May 2024. About the Program Human trafficking is recognized in two main forms—sex and … Services Law created a framework for serving survivors of human trafficking in New York, and OTDA’s Bureau of Refugee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… earlier access to data relied on by state agencies so we can stop more fraud and other problematic transactions before … loss of money." Assemblyman Andrew D. Hevesi said: "I compliment Governor Cuomo for signing this legislation and … on this bill. This process is an excellent example of how our government should work. This law will ultimately save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers
… Purpose To determine whether UnitedHealthcare overpaid for … Surgery Centers that were contractually required to use in-network anesthesia providers. The audit covered the … To determine whether UnitedHealthcare overpaid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/13/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… certify that they have a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provide annual sexual harassment training (that meets the Department of Labor’s … has and has implemented a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provides annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationXII.6.F Paying Deceased Legislator Benefits – XII. Expenditures
… Business Unit needs to submit an accounts payable claim. In order to do so, the Business Unit must establish … as a single payment vendor within the Statewide Financial System. Process and Document Preparation: Create a voucher in … Unit obtains the single payment vendor ID and submits the claim for payment, the Business Unit will notify the OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6f-paying-deceased-legislator-benefitsDiNapoli: The South Bronx Sees Economic Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges
… DiNapoli. “Still, the need for more affordable housing, jobs and quality of life improvements remains pivotal to the … long-term success.” Despite the impact of the pandemic, jobs and businesses grew faster in the South Bronx than the rest of the borough and city. This was due in part to community-led investments through the pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-south-bronx-sees-economic-growth-despite-pandemic-challengesThe Growing Role of Counties in Emergency Medical Services
This report examines the local government role in emergency medical services (EMS) in New York State and particularly the growing role that counties are playing in EMS provision.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ems-report-2024.pdf