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Compliance With Navigation Law
… Objective To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic … and proactively mitigate them. For example: Parks does not have a structured process for communicating and coordinating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyork.com , an … and made it even easier to use. The public will now have more information at their fingertips to help follow the … active contracts that state agencies have with businesses, not-for-profit organizations and other governmental entities; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomOpinion 89-2
… to the lowest responsible bidder after advertisement for bids where so required by General Municipal Law, §103. … bidding requirements contained in subdivision one for purchases by "municipal hospitals" under arrangements … law, whether or not located in this state or elsewhere, for the *** joint purchases of goods, supplies and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2DiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors also found numerous problems with how the district managed its purchases. "The Rochester … The Rochester City School District operates 52 schools with approximately 29,700 students and 6,978 employees. The … are approximately $865 million, which are funded primarily with state aid, aid from the city of Rochester and grants. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… made inappropriate fee-for-service payments to pharmacies on behalf of recipients who had third-party insurance and, if … audit period, Gainwell’s third-party liability recoveries on FFS pharmacy payments totaled almost $53 million. Key … recovery process to ensure all available recoveries on FFS pharmacy payments were made. We also found claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-healthUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… Purpose To determine whether Orthopedic Associates of Long Island, … obligations. However, if a non-participating provider does not collect (i.e., waives) the member’s out-of-pocket costs, … and the member’s out-of-pocket portion of the claim should have been $1,733. However, Orthopedic Associates accepted the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandNY State Pension Fund and Church Commissioners for England Call for Exxon to Separate Board Chair and CEO Positions
… showing our dissatisfaction in the strongest possible way by voting against the re-election of the entire board. We are … proposal seeking an independent board chair was filed by the Kestrel Foundation and would be phased in for the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/ny-state-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-england-call-exxon-separate-board-chair-and-ceoDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in … Andrew Wylie.” DiNapoli’s audit revealed that, between 2009 and 2013, town officials could not account for all … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Management of Energy Consumption
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) officials have been effectively managing their agency's energy … this goal. Key Findings We found that OCFS officials are not effectively managing their energy consumption and, as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumptionAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… (or sole) responsibilities. Providing dedicated resources to perform this function will help ensure that this key … with the expenditure of public money. Although boards are not required to establish a position with claims auditing responsibilities, many have found it to be a successful approach to fulfilling this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorState Agencies Bulletin No. 1092
… collected from employees in Bargaining Unit 31 through payroll deduction have been forwarded by OSC to PBANYS, Inc. … regarding this bulletin should be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. Questions regarding Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1092-new-union-bargaining-unit-31New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (2020-S-34)
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s34.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program - Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (2020-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s34-response.pdfUnited States Auto Industry and the New York Economy, December 2008
A collapse of one or more of the major auto makers would further exacerbate New York’s already gloomy economic situation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-auto-industry-2008.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 799
… 26L) for Administration agencies Background The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations has approved funding for the payment of the Work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/799-2007-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-bargaining-units-03-and-04-andChanging Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… of age. If an employee is considering a promotion to a civilian or administrative position, or considering a … situation contact us before accepting the new position to be sure they understand the consequences to their NYSLRS membership For example, ERS sheriff or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… $19.8 billion fell short of projections for New York state in the first quarter of the state’s fiscal year (SFY), a … last year and $454.1 million below projections, according to the June state cash report issued today by State … projections for New York state in the first quarter of the states fiscal year a decline of $7976 million or 39 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipState Agencies Bulletin No. 700
… Purpose To provide procedures to process the lump sum payment for Special Assignment to Duty Pay ( SAD ) for … Pursuant to the 2003-2007 agreements between New York State and CSEA and PEF, certain employees are eligible for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/700-50000-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-certain-employeesDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… require the entities administering tax check off funds to improve efforts to spend dedicated contributions within … was spent to the public and state officials. “New Yorkers have contributed more than $50 million for worthy causes … will help make sure these funds are being put to good use in a timely manner.” Currently, there are ten causes that New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices
… has taken steps to ensure that persons who are required to register as sales tax vendors, including those with no … exemptions, and require vendors that make these sales to register for a Certificate of Authority (COA), collect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/14/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices