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Selected Management and Operations Practices
… vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of … be achieved. We also determined whether NYPA’s EVolve NY program met its initial project goals by the end of 2019. … vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 20 charging stations in locations where the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/04/selected-management-and-operations-practicesComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… corruption shatters that trust. Each time my office arrests a corrupt public official, it sends the message that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37)
… THLDC officials cannot determine whether projects are meeting the intended purpose because the goals of the … the monitoring process can establish whether projects are meeting the intended purpose. THLDC officials disagreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/09/10/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-projectSafety of Seized Dogs
… the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog shelters outside of New York City. The Law mandates that a … services. As of June 30, 2017, the Department oversaw 294 shelters and 599 Officers. The Law sets specific time frames that shelters must hold seized dogs, known as the redemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsAn Economic Snapshot of the Greater Jamaica Area - September 2016
The Greater Jamaica area in Queens fell on hard times during the 1970s, but has been slowly recovering.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2017.pdfCapital Program Revenue and Expenses
… three major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Annual attendance at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/14/capital-program-revenue-and-expensesXV.14 Federal Admin Recoveries – XV. End of Year
… Transfer authorization authority for Federal Transfers to Other Funds (Source 9’s) lapses on the last day of the … the dates specified may not provide OSC sufficient time to conclude its review prior to the beginning of the SFS blackout period. Agencies should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv14-federal-admin-recoveriesXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… for 24 cases of 20 pound weight copier paper at a specific price. A second employee would receive the paper, verify it … vendor invoice for the paper and compare the information on the invoice to the purchase order and receiving … access References and Resources in SFSSecure for guidance on managing system roles, assignments, and access to data. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and life-threatening failures, according to an audit released … of Environmental Conservation DEC should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the states dam safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up)
… Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Report 2019-S-10 ). About the Program As part of its duties, the Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-payments-followUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-14)
To determine whether the costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s14.pdfMedicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… eligible service rendered to Medicaid recipients. NYSOH is the State-run health plan marketplace organized under the … Medicaid eligibility and enrollment information is transmitted from NYSOH to the Department’s eMedNY system. … to make appropriate claim payments. If this information is not sent in an accurate and timely manner, eMedNY is at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-healthFly Creek Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2022M-115)
… (Board) did not ensure purchases were made at the best price. District officials could not demonstrate that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/23/fly-creek-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2022m-115Maximus, Inc.
… (DOH) for expenses that were adequately supported, and to identify opportunities for cost control measures under … Services Administration, and establishing a salary rate schedule. DOH Efforts on Key Recommendations DOH implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/06/maximus-incSteuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $186 million in 2012. The DPW operating budget was $20.6 million for the … While the County does not have a written plan in place, it has implemented practices that have served to … The County has reduced the number of deficient bridges in recent years, primarily by replacing and completely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Approved State Contracts and Payments
… Inc. for bridge replacement at Interchange 43 and NYS Route 21 in Sulphur Creek, Ontario County. Department of … $2 million to Picone-Bove to replace the bridge on Route 110 in Suffolk County. $2 million to Weeks Marine Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-payments-0DiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. Unused gift cards issued by New York … or spending gift cards can help you avoid unnecessary fees and protect your money. If you have old gift cards that you … card has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonOpinion 92-57
… opinion. SEWER RENTS -- Interest and Penalties (by State to village) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval By (for contracts … village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (need for contract to provide water and sewer services to State) WATER RENTS -- Interest and Penalties (by State to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57Empire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… items according to the terms of its contract with Long Island Health Network and, if not, whether Empire BlueCross … standard fee schedules. Under Empire’s contract with Long Island Health Network (LIHN), which covered ten hospitals on Long Island, Empire paid about $180.5 million for 158,305 special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthOpinion 88-57
… where the classification has a rational basis and is not arbitrary, where there is uniformity within the class, and where the classification … St Comp No. 70-649, p 125). Typically, each classification is unique, involving legislative determinations which must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57