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New York State Health Insurance Program - Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2022-F-29)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-17).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f29.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2021-F-17)
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2019-S-32).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f17.pdfOversight of Complaint Activity
… Purpose To determine whether the Public Service Commission consistently applies State laws, rules, … 1, 2012 through August 19, 2016. Background The Public Service Commission (Commission) regulates almost 2,000 … in revenue in fiscal year 2015-16. Pursuant to Public Service Law (Law) Sections 65 and 66, the Commission has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… approved more than 2.3 million payments worth $11 billion in December 2013. His office rejected 205 contract … some contracts for state public authorities, and, in addition, audits all state payments. This independent … million contract with Kone Inc. to replace the escalators in the state Capitol. Department of Civil Service—Health Care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberOpinion 2000-11
… of highways or by the town board, serves at the pleasure of the superintendent. You ask whether a deputy town … by a town board pursuant to Town Law §32(2) serves at the pleasure of the highway superintendent or the town board. … of highways shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the town superintendent of highways. If the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… [read complete report - pdf] Objective Determine whether the Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation … properly approved and monitored projects. Key Findings The Board did not properly approve and monitor projects and … goals into each project’s resolution. Consequently, the Board cannot determine whether the projects are meeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021mDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Outpaced Projections Through December
… DOB projected. The state’s General Fund ended December with a balance of $55.2 billion, $7.8 billion higher than DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-outpaced-projections-through-decemberDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… with fiscal years starting July 1, 2021, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.26 percent for the … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 … Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 126 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentOpinion 2000-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … industrial development agency may not determine at the end of a year to provide additional compensation as an … an annual salary and an extra lump sum amount at the end of the year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-9United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center
… accepted $5,920 as the full payment, United should have only paid $4,736 on the claim. This resulted in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-eastern-orange-ambulatory-surgery-centerUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… accepted $6,932 as the full payment, United should have only paid $5,546 on the claim. This resulted in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandForfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… revoked if they are convicted of a felony related to their public service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools, beaches, and aquatic spray grounds ensure that these facilities are … the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools beaches and aquatic spray grounds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsOpinion 90-7
… INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Employees (defense and indemnification by municipality) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … any other separate corporate instrumentality or unit of government...". The IDA in question was established in 1976 … therefore, that the IDA is a "public entity" within the meaning of Public Officers Law, §18. Further, the IDA was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by … drugs and January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2017 for therapy services. About the Program Many of the State’s … Medicare program covers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, as well as prescription drugs. When these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareOpinion 2000-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint … TOWNS -- Fire Districts and Fire Protection (participation in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed formation of a joint fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Lead Service Line Replacement Program and Lead Service Line Inventory
… (DOH) is administering and monitoring the Lead Service Line Replacement Program to ensure funds are allocated … the water utility inventory is completed accurately and on time. The audit covered the period from March 2018 through … Law (Law), requiring DOH to implement a Lead Service Line Replacement Program (Program) to provide municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/05/lead-service-line-replacement-program-and-lead-service-line-inventoryOpinion 91-9
… would be subject to a mandatory referendum. March 27, 1991 Linda S. Kingsley, Esq., First Ass't. Corp. Counsel City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9