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Opinion 94-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … purchase orders in excess of $5,000 in towns. There is no State statute which expressly authorizes the implementation … designated by the department head (see Office of the State Comptroller Financial Management Guide, Subsection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York State, New York City and their major public … sales of $8.69 billion include $7.19 billion of new money and $1.5 billion of refundings and reofferings as … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic … of cases received, and record the number in the agency’s financial management system. A third employee would receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… between 2015 and 2019 but had active user accounts. In addition, five employees had unnecessary user permissions … not needed, including three accounts that were created in 2015 and 2016. District officials also did not ensure … overtime payments could have been avoided or reduced. In addition, 10 employees were overpaid for overtime hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for New York State New York City and their major public authorities during the third quarter of 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterVillage of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial management and the Board’s oversight of financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information … for the effective management and fiscal oversight of city operations because officials failed to file annual … of the city’s finances during this difficult time. It is my hope that other city officials will work with the Mayor on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… obtained Medicaid pharmacy services under managed care in an economical manner. The audit covered the period January … of actions to help ensure pharmacy services are provided in an efficient and economical manner. However, it has not … 2016 through December 31, 2019, we estimated $605 million in unnecessary costs to the Medicaid program. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… of this activity because they did not routinely monitor employee internet use. Auditors also found network and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… for September at this time. The anticipated sales in the third quarter compare to past planned sales of $3.68 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … spending, the state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterTravel Advisory No. 15
… cost-effective option is available. The update is a result of the State’s decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions and … information about determining the most economical method of travel in the best interest of the State, employees must follow established mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the one … maintenance, and cleaning for Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) trains that operate into Grand Central Terminal. … upon ESA completion, will not begin until December 2022. From July 2016 to June 2019, LIRR incurred $2,714,552 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/28/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facility-followComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city … residents have claimed their funds, but $88 million in unclaimed funds, tied to persons with Buffalo addresses, … State Comptroller's Office to find out if they are on the list," said Mayor Brown. DiNapoli and Brown held a press …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… internal controls over key components of the Village’s IT system, including the safeguarding of computerized … methods to gain access. Locate physical components of the IT system in an adequately ventilated or climate-controlled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… commercial drug rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with Civil … to ensure all of the Empire Plan’s rebate-eligible drug utilization is invoiced, collected from the manufacturers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followIII.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… The scope of the Statewide Financial System (SFS) includes the last three phases of the New York State Financial Cycle as previously outlined in Chapter II …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsHate Crime Reporting
… The Division submits this data to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for its collection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/hate-crime-reportingDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York state, New York City and their major public … sales of $9.11 billion include $6.43 billion of new money and $2.68 billion of refundings as follows: $7.60 billion scheduled for October, $5.74 billion of which is for new money purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarter