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Service Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… credit for employment before they joined NYSLRS or for military service. For most members, the total amount of service credit at retirement will directly affect the amount of their pension. Read more about Service Credit for Tiers 2 through 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… been issued: Department of Health: Improper Payments to a Dentist (Follow-Up) (2015-F-3) An audit issued in July 2013, … 30, 2012, Medicaid made $66,402 in improper payments to a dentist. In a follow-up report, auditors determined DOH has … in the initial audit report. This included monitoring the dentist’s claims for behavior management and after-hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… the New York State Canal Corporation’s (Corporation) inspection scheduling procedures ensure that all high- and intermediate-importance structures are periodically inspected and whether inspection results are considered when maintenance activities … whether the New York State Canal Corporations Corporation inspection scheduling procedures ensure that all high and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceDiNapoli: Nine Million New Yorkers Employed, Highest Count Since 2008
… Long Island had the highest labor force participation rate of any region in 2016, at 63.8 percent. Participation … York belonged to unions in 2016, the highest participation rate of any state and more than double the national figure. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nine-million-new-yorkers-employed-highest-count-2008Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement
… we found flaws in the Department’s managed care capitation rate adjustment methodology intended to offset improper … of encounter claims not being included in the capitation rate adjustments. Accordingly, we identified nearly $50.3 … NDRAs at the time of service that were not included in the rate adjustments, as follows: 2.5 million encounter claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/23/medicaid-program-improper-payments-drugs-without-federal-drug-rebate-agreementVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will only accept cash on a preapproved basis. Agencies must obtain preapproval by e-mailing [email protected] with the amount … as a substitute for the SFS Voucher Entry screens. Via Interoffice Mail Via U.S. Postal Service New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsMedicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… (SMCP) for the prenatal and postpartum physician care and hospital or birthing center delivery costs associated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in the contracts between the town and his machining company. In addition, the supervisor did not properly … disbursement process. Auditors also determined that the clerk collects, deposits, reconciles and reports all aspects … officers and employees totaling $145,671 or certain health insurance benefits provided by the town. Finger Lakes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… death to personally profit, buying clothing, making online purchases, and taking out cash from the deceased’s bank account,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines
… To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments for free vaccines available through the Vaccines for Children Program. The audit covered the period January 1, 2012 to May 31, 2017. Background The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC Program) is a federally funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccinesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… with second degree obstructing governmental administration for destroying town records. In December 2020, the … of governmental administration and was sentenced to a conditional discharge and given a $500 fine. Plattekill … for six professional service providers receiving payments totaling $24,009. In addition, the board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Suffolk County) The board made an inappropriate payment for medical expenditures totaling $21,000. The board also approved payment for 118 purchases totaling $38,563 made on district credit … documentation. In addition, the board approved payment for 58 fuel credit card transactions, consisting of 1,181 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… over a 19-year period. In May 2024, she pleaded guilty to one count of first degree corrupting the government (B … report or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state … detailed which water outlets they exempted from sampling, how they would be secured against use, and what remedial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Open Educational Resources (2023-N-4)
To determine whether the City University of New York is using Open Educational Resources (OER) funds to establish, sustain, and enhance new and ongoing OER initiatives at its colleges to help defray textbook costs for students, and whether the OER initiatives adequately engaged faculty in ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23n4.pdfCybersecurity Month Cybersecurity Foundations
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual effort which aims to highlight emerging challenges that exist in the world of cybersecurity today and provide straightforward, actionable guidance to help create a safe and secure digital world. Learn about this year’s themes and other foundational IT contr
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-cybersecurity-foundations-10-3-22.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments
Please join us for a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation, highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-government-tax-cap-09-08-22.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these programs could be achieved; and whether it's EVolve NY program met its initial goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38-response.pdfMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (2020-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n7.pdf2020 Census: Municipal Population Shifts in New York State
This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new online interactive map that provides census population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, for each city, county, town and village statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-census-municipal-population-shifts-in-new-york-state.pdfFacilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses (2022-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) provided available services under programs to small businesses to assist them in obtaining funding for opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. The audit covered the period from July 2019 to November 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-22n4.pdf