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Public Authorities by the Numbers, December 2022
The scale of authority operations is enormous, with more than 1,000 State and local entities spending more than $78 billion per year, employing more than 166,000 full- and part-time staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-2022.pdfCity of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
Determine whether the City of Hornell (City) Common Council (Council) provided sufficient oversight of the Business Improvement District (BID) to ensure it operated in accordance with the BID Plan (Plan).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hornell-2018-38.pdfAnnual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Debt Profile
As 2020 began, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was already facing challenges in balancing its budget, along with missed capital commitment goals, capital funding risks and escalating debt service costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-debt-rpt-1-2022.pdfDisruption to Special Education Services: Closing the Gap on Learning Loss from COVID-19
New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic, likely exacerbating pre-existing achievement gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/special-education-report.pdfEconomic Impact: Higher Education
Higher education is an important contributor to New York’s economy. New York’s 290 degree-granting postsecondary institutions employed more than 296,000 people with total wages of around $27 billion in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/higher-education-economic-impact.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… substantial indications of knowingly fraudulent conduct on the part of the company and its principals. Thereafter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… of the Attorney General and Comptroller which has resulted in dozens of convictions and more than $6 million in restitution. Mr. Wills was indicted by a New York County … are required to file annual financial disclosure reports in order to provide accountability by public servants and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-hePension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… The Fund withdrew its proposal from 11 of the companies after reaching agreements. 2015 eBay, Inc. Garmin Ltd. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021
… Key Findings The audit identified over $36.1 million in improper Medicaid payments, as follows: $28.5 million was … the end of the audit fieldwork, about $5.5 million of the improper payments had been recovered. Auditors also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2021-through-september-30-2021DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… P. DiNapoli, Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police announced former … the Government (E Felony); and Official Misconduct (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. … from local taxpayers,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank DA Wetmore and the State Police’s Bureau of Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… and enforced compliance with the New York State Rechargeable Battery Law to promote the proper disposal … required recycling and waste disposal efforts in the State. Article 27, Title 18 of the Environmental Conservation … out much of the recycling of rechargeable batteries in the State. Different aspects of the Law apply to manufacturers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… of Payments Payment Description Client Payroll/Work for Pay Payments from human service related agencies to wards of … Payments Withholding Class Rent 01 Client Payroll/Work for Pay Jury Payment Loan Forgiveness Prizes and Awards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsOversight of Telemental Health Services
… residence, at a temporary location, or at a site licensed by OMH. On March 30, 2020, OMH expanded the definitions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… identify conflicts of interest were not filed. Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) billing and collections were not … district and library, $300,875. Tax exemptions disclosed in audited financial statements were overstated. Key … Appendix B includes OSC’s comments on issues raised in the IDA’s response. … Determine whether the City of Glen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… With the giving of gift cards during the holiday season increasing in popularity, New York State … is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print for details about fees and expiration dates. Even as some sellers of gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsOwego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… services in accordance with their IEPs. We reviewed IEPs for 28 students who received services in 2018-19. We found … missed sessions. The District was not reimbursed for 427 of 729 eligible services (59 percent) totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s … policy and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment. Key Findings District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105Quaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
… supported prior to payment. Ensure that AUDs are filed in a timely manner. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96DiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with assets of … than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. It has consistently been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingOpinion 88-48
Whether the purchase of equipment such as trucks trailers bins and containers to be used in connection with a recycling program by the Western Finger Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority would be subject to competitive bidding
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48