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XI.7.A Revenue Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) of revenue contracts, including barter agreements, requires that the contracting State agency demonstrate a reasonable process has been … involving the expenditure of funds, the contracting State agency should maintain a procurement record documenting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7a-revenue-contractsDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas … to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of $721,112 in restitution and criminal forfeiture. “Joseph … for cancer and used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle of world traveling and gambling,” DiNapoli said. “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000Medicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… are receiving opioids while also in a Treatment Program for opioid use disorder. This audit covered the period … in the 1990s with the over-prescribing of opioid drugs for pain-related conditions. Opioid treatment programs … coupled with counseling and behavioral therapies for people diagnosed with an opioid use disorder. New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programForms
… and update their contact information. Designation of Beneficiary To change your beneficiary information. Learn … beneficiary changes . (RS5127, Rev. 11/22) Designation of Beneficiary — Trust To designate a trust as either your … Certain), you should use the Pensioner’s Designation of Beneficiary form (RS6439) . (RS5127-T, Rev. 4/22) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/formsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Fund Balance … or adopt a fund balance policy that addresses what level of fund balance is needed or how any surplus funds will be … the unrestricted fund balance grew to $2.4 million as of Dec. 31, 2020. Allowing $2.4 million to accumulate and sit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Saranac – Town Clerk Operations (2019M-33)
… manner. Deposit all collections timely and intact. As of October 31, 2018, $843 in recorded cash collections had … The Board did not: Annually audit or obtain an audit of the Clerk’s records and reports. Based upon our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-saranac-town-clerk-operations-2019m-33Westchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… his attempt to embezzle funds from a decedent’s estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. … States Attorney Berman and the Postal Inspection Service for their continued partnership to combat fraud." U.S. … attorney, flouted his fiduciary duty to the estate for which he was administrator. He directed fees from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-courtThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… May 2021 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller The era of COVID-19 has brought enormous suffering and persistent … Adding to both the financial and psychological pain of the pandemic is a dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported in New York State during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftDiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… York City's history," DiNapoli said. "Despite an infusion of $836 million in state and city funds, there has been … During the past three five-year capital programs, for example, the MTA committed less than 80 percent of the … 2019. DiNapoli's report also found: Subway weekday on-time performance fell from 87.7 percent in 2010 to 63.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… The expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined with state aid that has not kept pace with inflation and slower growth in local revenue may push … and how they have affected local budgets in recent years. “With pandemic aid coming to an end and uncertainty coming out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… using the appropriate earnings code . The following types of payments may be made as a lump sum: Buy back Settlement … appropriate payments and adjustments. ** For a definition of overtime, visit the Overtime Compensation page. For information about overtime limits for members of Tiers 5 and 6, visit the Overtime Limits page . *** For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… 2019 through June 2023. About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers the Medicaid program. Most of the State’s Medicaid recipients receive their medical … have been incorrectly classified as inpatient instead of outpatient. Key Findings From a risk population of 61,171 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesDiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. … make sure that agriculture can thrive in the Empire State for generations to come.” The state boasted more than 33,400 … covering nearly 23 percent of New York’s total land area, with 96 percent of those family owned. While the total number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… The state Public Service Commission (PSC) is falling short in monitoring Charter Communications Inc. … in or make a call, they should be confident that someone is making sure these service providers are living up to their … problems with its service. The audit examined how the PSC is overseeing utility compliance with commission agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims (2011-S-28). Background … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claims-followOpinion 88-25
… v Town of Greenburgh , 55 NY2d 915, 449 NYS2d 27; 29 Opns St Comp, 1973, p 124; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 887; cf . Parks, Recreation and Historic … any reference to property ownership (see also 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-728, unreported). With regard to whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit … do not meet federal and State requirements. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… Thomas P. DiNapoli is committed to advancing minority- and women-owned businesses by: promoting State contracting, … intent to increase our annual participation. Get Certified In order to take advantage of the State’s MWBE program, you … New York State supports small businesses and certified minority andor womenowned businesses through a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesCVS Caremark: Accuracy of Empire Plan Commercial Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2023-S-42)
To determine if CVS Caremark appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s42.pdfCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2019-20 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5