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2024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
A look back at some of the major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2024-year-in-reviewMonitoring 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 … of violent crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. In previous years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health (DOH): Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients … in 2019 identified $416,237 in Medicaid overpayments on inpatient claims that contained a severe malnutrition … for crime victim compensation claims, grants, and forensic rape examination (FRE) claims were made only to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… and 43 Customer Assistance Intercoms (CAIs) (intended for customer use in emergencies) at an estimated cost of … through Friday. Key Findings Transit has installed a number of safety and security systems at SIR train stations. … required but was done every 90 days. The new cameras self-report equipment failures or defects. Since May 17, 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (Division) is adequately … program effectiveness. We focused our audit efforts on the GIVE and SNUG programs, which seek to reduce and … of violent crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsTown of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… ensured credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. Key … all credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. As a result, the Town paid $1,322 for inappropriate personal purchases including, but not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Shareholder Proposal
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Shareholder Proposal
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/zoom-shareholder-proposal.pdfLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… Education Department’s (Department) Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) is verifying that schools have … Data Survey (OEDS). The OEDS is included in each school’s catalog, which is provided to prospective students … also requires the Bureau to conduct an inspection of each school, including records they are required to maintain on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… Purpose To determine whether York College had adequate controls over the time and attendance of Public Safety employees to provide reasonable assurance that they worked the hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffNorth Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… As a result, we shared our audit findings with outside law enforcement. Key Recommendations Ensure all disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163DiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… to NYRA’s racing-related deficits. “NYRA relies on Video Lottery Terminals to stay in the black, but that … Under NYRA’s current franchise agreement, a percentage of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenue from Resorts World New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainEmergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… responsible for E911 expenditures. Under a new law enacted in December 2017, wireless surcharge payments will be made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… of Saugerties (Town) Board (Board) properly audited claims and authorized credit card purchases. Key Findings The Board … $91,979 did not comply with the Town’s purchasing policy. For example, Town officials paid a contractor $46,500 to … totaling $383 without the Supervisor’s knowledge. The equipment was shipped to the Town’s former video supply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144State Comptroller DiNapoli Delivers Inaugural Address
… spending areas. DiNapoli was sworn in by New York State Supreme Court Justice Helen Voutsinas to his third term in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-delivers-inaugural-addressSole Custody Reporting
… Reporting web application will be open for agencies to report reconciled bank account information needed for the … Compliance with this requirement contributes immeasurably to accurate, complete and timely filing of required sole … the reconciled bank account balance(s) must be provided to the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance within 7 days of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/sole-custody-reportingZoom Video Communications, Inc. Political Disclosure Shareholder Proposal
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Political Disclosure Shareholder Proposal
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/zoom-political-contributions-proposal.pdfZoom Video Communications, Inc. Political Disclosure Shareholder Proposal
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Political Disclosure Shareholder Proposal
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/zoom-political-contributions-proposal-2023.pdfDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest of Michelle Asquith the former Town of Poestenkill administrative assistant for allegedly stealing more than $3000 in town funds over a fouryear period
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townCollege Readiness
… behaviors, and knowledge a high school student should have before enrollment in their first year of college. At the … it easier for students to graduate although they may not have been college ready. Subsequently, DOE reported increased … one student was awarded a Regents diploma but should have been awarded a Local diploma. Key Recommendations Assess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessState Agencies Bulletin No. 2206
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission and the dates for availability of payroll reports and files
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2206-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-files