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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … better access to the financial workings of government. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… Rapasadi has pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the third degree, a felony, and petit larceny, a … resources for personal use including operation of a side business,” said Superintendent Bruen. “Integrity is a core value of our agency, and any employee found to be breaking the law will be held fully accountable.” Rapasadi, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… Objective To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium … Medicare buy-in program credits from January 1, 2015 to November 30, 2020. About the Program The Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … Guard Bureau’s Army National Guard (ARNG) issued guidance to all states regarding a possible lead dust hazard in ARNG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal … About the Program Homes and Community Renewal’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal (Division) administers the State’s WAP. The purpose of the program is to reduce energy and utility costs by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B20-5-8)
… sewer and recreation funds accumulated as of June 30, 2018. On June 25, 2020, the City issued bond anticipation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/25/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b20-5-8Optional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… Optional members are not required to join NYSLRS. However, … employment. Beginning July 27, 1976, ERS membership is optional for: Temporary or provisional positions (under Civil … by 2,000 hours. Before July 27, 1976, ERS membership was optional for jobs with: Exempt or labor classification; or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipOversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… Safety (Report 2017-S-50 ). About the Program The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for more than 130,000 New Yorkers with developmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Mileage information submitted by the transportation vendor for fuel reimbursements was not supported by appropriate documentation and the district was overbilled for fuel for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Also, district officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Elevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for inspecting and testing its elevators. Annual inspections … inspections and found violations were missed or overlooked for 11 of the 12 sampled elevators. When we reviewed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
… works in literature or the arts. Fellowship recipients are required to submit written summaries of their activities … Ninety-six fellowship recipients failed to submit the required written summaries upon their return from leave detailing the activities they performed while on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … recipients are enrolled in Medicare and are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” Additionally, many Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale: $329,225,000 Awarded
… basis over the life of the bonds. The bonds are scheduled to be delivered on March 19, 2015. “These bonds, all of which … bids were as follows: Series 2015A Tax-Exempt Bonds to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. with a true interest cost bid of 2.849908 percent; Series 2015B Taxable Bonds to Roosevelt & Cross Inc. with a true interest cost bid of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-sale-329225000-awardedDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Quarter Exceed Financial Plan Projections by $1.7 Billion
… said. “However, economic headwinds are increasing, and may alter the trajectory for the remainder of the fiscal … Personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $21.6 billion and were $1.7 billion above DOB’s financial plan projections … personal income tax payments. Year-to-date consumption and use tax collections totaled $5.1 billion, including $4.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-quarter-exceed-financial-plan-projections-1-point-7-billionOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 10 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Afterschool and … of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to 6 weeks in July and August. The Department contracts with providers who, in turn, secure employment opportunities at local employers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contracts-followImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-S-22 ). About the Program The Department of Health administers the State’s Medicaid program. Individuals … through Local Departments of Social Services or the NY State of Health (the State’s online health insurance marketplace). Multiple eligibility systems are used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Report 2021-S-1 ). About the Program DOCCS … seven regional offices that provide support services for parolees (Community Supervision), as well as a Central … facilities, 32 manage the repairs and procurement of parts for their facility or another facility for their assigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… and subsequent distribution of taxes collected from the retail sale of AUC. All counties and New York City are … 75 percent to cities, towns and villages that host a retail AUC dispensary within the county. Cities, towns and … Interactive AUC Map Displays the number of AUC retail dispensaries by county and AUC revenues, broken out by New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucOvertime Compensation – Legacy Reporting
… . What Constitutes Overtime Payments? For compensation to be classified as “overtime,” it must be paid for … , and meets other requirements, is pensionable and needs to be reported to NYSLRS. This includes special duty assignments that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overtime-compensationOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… Projects (Report 2017-S-60 ). About the Program Empire State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for … financial assistance to companies locating or expanding in New York. According to ESD officials, high-technology (high-tech) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-follow