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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and … Trends Paycheck Protection Program Helps 72% of New York Small Businesses Program Must Boost Aid to Underserved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… manufacturers to pay rebates to state Medicaid programs for prescription drugs dispensed to Medicaid recipients. … and thereafter are appropriately claimed and collected for the providers we identified; and monitor providers’ use … rebate invoicing and to monitor and make recommendations for improvements in the rebate process. Of the initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… analyzing risk assessment findings and recommends changes for strengthening internal controls and reducing identified … district or by emailing us . Who qualifies Candidates for the position must have expertise in district financial … Who does not qualify Employees with responsibilities for other business operations in the district Close or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Bainbridge – Financial Operations (Chenango County) The board did not request adequate reports from the … of Bellerose – Procurement and Cash Receipts (Nassau County) Village officials do not require the use of … Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (Cattaraugus County) The board did not develop and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… in 2016 when New York state was experiencing high levels of foreclosure activity nearly a decade after the housing … highlights improvements since then, based on an analysis of recent data from the New York State Unified Court System … — Clinton, Putnam, Rockland and Suffolk — had foreclosure rates over 1 percent, while 38 counties and three of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… $4.2 billion or 3.6 percent higher than last year for the same period. Significant increases include spending for public health programs (up $2.1 billion largely because … and nearly $2.7 billion lower than a year earlier. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportMultiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Report 2012-S-163). Background The State’s Medicaid program provides a wide range of health care … Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology, which is based on patient condition and complexity of service. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followUnited Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Plan covers many health care services, … discount revenue that was not credited to the Department for the period January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012. … Health Insurance Program: United HealthCare: Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… State agencies and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing centralized information technology (IT) … Information Security Office (EISO) is responsible for oversight and coordination of security services. ITS … data. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Office for Technology: Procurement and Contracting Practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… $3 billion annually. System Administration is responsible for establishing policies that are in compliance with … requirements and through higher dollar thresholds for specific purchasing requirements. System Administration … consistently follow some of these procurement policies. For example, of 924 procurements we reviewed, 97 in the $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and … 2012-13, district officials underestimated revenues by a total of $5.2 million and overestimated appropriations … 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/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… Nov. 30, $5.3 billion or 5.9 percent higher than last year for the same period. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid (up $2.8 billion, primarily from federal … Update and nearly $2.8 billion lower than a year earlier. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportWage Theft Investigations
… 9,331 active investigations and 7,860 cases pending payment. Of these, 12,938 cases (75 percent) had been open … useful case management reports. Employers may be allowed a payment plan for restitution, but the Division has not established criteria to guide eligibility or payment terms. The Division does not maintain a centralized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… years – and some not at all. The Corporation’s process for determining Inspection and maintenance priorities is inconsistent, and the basis for decisions is sometimes unclear. In numerous instances, we … and effectiveness of the Inspection scheduling process for high- and intermediate-importance structures. Work with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… can wreak havoc on both systems and electronic data by, for example, gathering sensitive information such as … should be set to update definitions daily and to scan for threats throughout the day. Without current virus … and digital cameras, and turn off the AutoPlay 13 feature for such devices. 13 A feature built into Windows operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and district officials did not prepare accurate budgets for the 2012-13 through 2015-16 fiscal years. Appropriated … an adequate ECA policy to provide comprehensive guidance for district officials and students or appoint a faculty … records. As a result, the ECA had apparently unaccounted-for cash totaling $3,563. Kiryas Joel Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter
… better than the Division of the Budget’s current estimates for the first quarter, but the economy is sending mixed … economic conditions and what it means short- and long-term for our state’s finances.” Personal income tax (PIT) receipts … which was $9 billion, or 18.3%, higher than last year for the same period, largely reflecting higher Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceeded-updated-projections-first-quarterDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… billion, or 2.2 percent, from the same period last year to $53.2 billion and were $29.9 million lower than mid-year Financial Plan projections, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller … December. "Overall tax collections in December were close to reduced estimates from the mid-year financial plan update, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-006
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the timeline for activities that will impact agencies related to the … Project mailbox to coordinate details and dates for transmitting files. In addition to these informal … to begin February 10, 2021. PayServ is expected to be open for agency use February 15, 2021. Updated submission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-006-payroll-improvement-project-agency-timelineMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Monitoring and Administration of … aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. In previous years, some GIVE contracts included confidential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-follow