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Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up) (2021-F-1) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (2018-S-42).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f1-response.pdfSexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (2019-S-44) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Division of State Police’s (Division) Crime Laboratory System (CLS) processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits in compliance with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance of Sexual Offense Evidence Kits (Executive Law).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s44-response.pdfDepartment of Health: Medicaid Program - Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (2021-S-24) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for inpatient services on behalf of managed care recipients who had third-party health insurance were appropriately recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s24-response.pdfCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Report 2019-S-54).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f1-response.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… but the city faces significant budget gaps and risks in the coming years, according to a report released today by … budget gaps projected for fiscal years 2020 through 2022. In addition, the city faces the prospects of future risks, … economy is still strong, it appears more vulnerable than in recent years." New York City added 715,000 jobs between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael Barnett and Cyrus P.W. Rieck. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… her uncle’s state pension payments after his death. Now, she has pleaded guilty and faces up to six years in prison,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to safeguard the New York State … who count on the pension they earned,” Schneiderman said. “My office will continue to protect taxpayer dollars and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… “These organizations are being entrusted to manage public health dollars and are costing taxpayers millions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsComptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
… of choice. The deadline for participating in the 2019 DEI is January 31 and any inquiries can be sent to … . “Including people with disabilities in the workplace is not just the right thing to do – it’s also good business,” … leverage the Disability Equality Index in that learning journey.” “We’re honored to be among the companies included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusionDiNapoli: Dormitory Authority Overstated MWBE Contract Participation
… these numbers. Auditors found that a sample of payments to prime contractors totaling $37.8 million was overstated by … $4 million (15 percent). The law allows payments from MWBE prime contractors to MWBE subcontractors to be counted … contractor’s address, with a notation that they were “in care of” the MWBE vendor. However, there was no evidence that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-dormitory-authority-overstated-mwbe-contract-participationOpinion 94-3
… COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for proceeding to improve road pursuant to Town Law, §200) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a road pursuant to Town Law, §200. You ask whether the approval … with a proceeding for the improvement of a private road pursuant to Town Law, §200 when it is proposed that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… York, announced that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with state pension benefits … Newburgh City Fire Chief, cheated the public he swore to serve by double-dipping, receiving both a public pension … and a paycheck at the same time. Today, he admitted to his fraud, and he will be held accountable for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… officials with weekly releases planned throughout October in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, … Unit. The theme for this year's campaign is "See Yourself in Cyber," highlighting the critical roles that all people play in cybersecurity. The trainings include: Cybersecurity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsXIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… that are direct-entered into the Statewide Financial System (SFS) or bulkloaded from an agency’s internal finance/travel system. Employees must follow these processes whether the … on a completed Employee Report of Travel Expenses and Claim for Payment ( AC 132-S* ). (This document can either be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certificationState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal COVID-19 Relief Plan
… once this emergency federal relief ends. “Senate Majority Leader Schumer and the entire New York delegation fought hard … Yorkers and for the state, New York City and MTA. Majority Leader Schumer never gave up the fight and his persistence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-covid-19-relief-planXVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… both financial reporting requirements and the effect on the State's financial position must be identified. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standardsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… found that at one OCFS facility, cash receipts from a small café, which is part of a training program for … account funds prior to transfer to the state treasury. In addition, the same person signs checks, maintains the … or less are not all reported as required. Similarly, car service providers did not report accidents as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsXIV.9 Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance – XIV. Special Procedures
… Financial System (SFS), as well as a summary of State Archives’ and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) … The State General Schedule, issued by the New York State Archives, includes requirements for agencies on how long to … These requirements can be found at http://www.archives.nysed.gov/records/retention-schedules . Agencies may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv9-statewide-financial-system-imaging-and-attachment-guidanceXIV.13 Prompt Payment Interest – XIV. Special Procedures
… This section provides agencies with an overview of the Imaging and Attachment feature of the Statewide Financial System SFS as well as a summary of State Archives and the Office of the State Comptroller OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13-prompt-payment-interestTransformation of the MTA
… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) established a working plan for implementing Transformation with completion dates and the savings to be achieved. We also determined whether MTA … To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority established a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mta