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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1262
… processing of the September 2013 Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed … Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – BU05 with a Pay Basis Code of … the 2011-2015 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, provides for payment of performance advances in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1262-september-2013-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advances-payComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… process, such as an annual audit. City of Ogdensburg – Payroll Processing (St. Lawrence County) City officials did … for supporting documentation. Village of Sharon Springs – Water Accountability (Schoharie County) Village officials do not adequately monitor water operations. Although village officials were aware of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts
… providing effective oversight of Family Support Service (FSS) contracts with entities within the Young Adult Institute … (YAI Network) to ensure claimed expenses as reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) are program … $3 million per year. OPWDD reimburses providers, based on actual program expenses, up to the contracted amount. FSS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contractsMedicaid Program – Improper Managed Care Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers
… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. … referred to as “duplicate CINs”) during the time they are in receipt of benefits. Consistent with the Department’s … at a time. Individuals have several options for enrolling in Medicaid, including through Local Departments of Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/medicaid-program-improper-managed-care-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identificationManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up)
… The objective of our initial audit, issued on August 2, 2022, was to determine if DOH effectively identified poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/09/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma-followMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report … increase in city funding but no contribution from New York State. The MTA expects federal funding to continue at current … For a copy of the report, click here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt10-2015.pd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseNYSARC, Inc.– NYC Chapter: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York League for Early Learning, Inc.: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/21/nysarc-inc-nyc-chapter-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLead Poisoning Prevention Program
… problems, kidney damage, and even death. In New York State, the Department of Health (Department) is responsible … 12, 2019, the Public Health Law was amended to lower the State standard for elevated BLLs to the level recommended by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that his … in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State Education Department instructs special education … vulnerable children. We have forwarded our findings to the State Education Department for review and to recover the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… is a widespread problem, defined by the Department as a student missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days. Student absences, attributed to things like poor school … average daily attendance (ADA), which measures the average number of students who are typically present each day. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… to do the right thing and set aside some money lack the legal mechanism to pre-fund these benefits. This needs to … invest this money, ultimately lowering costs over the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a … trust fund for New York can be part of a sensible long term strategy for fiscal stability. Lawmakers should act now. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report on student loan debt which found the average New Yorker with … higher than the national average of $29,700. In New York, student loan debt more than doubled during the last decade, … a more satisfying and secure life. But many who take out student loans face real difficulties in paying back their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… the agency responsible for making sure they get recycled has little knowledge of whether it’s actually … nickel and silver, and lithium-ion, all of which can pose a threat to the environment and human health and safety if … are being recycled in New York as the law requires or how much is being recycled. The agency also does little with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsLegislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… leave public service before you become eligible to retire. I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my … System and the benefits offered. There are several ways to do this: Read this booklet carefully. Many of your questions … time of your divorce, you and your ex spouse can agree on how your pension benefits should be divided, or you can have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80Town of Rossie – Records and Reports and Cash Disbursements (2013M-168)
… accurate computerized accounting records and reports. Balance sheet amounts did not agree with general ledger amounts and the balance sheet included unsubstantiated liability accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-rossie-records-and-reports-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-168DiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office will conduct a training session in cooperation with Ulster … of Fire Districts of Ulster County. “The training will allow commissioners to run Fire Districts more … commissioners to attend.” “Internal controls training will be beneficial to all of our fire departments as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesTown of DeWitt – Planning and Zoning and Recreation Departments' Collections (2024M-6)
… the Planning and Zoning, and Recreation Departments’ cash collections. Key Findings Town officials did not … the Planning and Zoning, and Recreation Departments’ cash collections. Officials also did not establish adequate cash collection controls. As a result, we could not confirm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/26/town-dewitt-planning-and-zoning-and-recreation-departments-collections-2024m-6Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… junk and salvage facilities and licensing of inspection stations. The Department is also responsible for issuing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followAid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… are changes to the AIM program. The 2019-20 Enacted State Budget eliminated aid for 1,325 towns and villages determined … and AIM-Related payments: Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2019 [pdf] Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2020 [pdf] Chapter 55 of the … Payment Months by Municipality [xlsx] (last updated July 2025) "Aid and Incentives for Municipalities: New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State … their tolls or to automatically have tolls charged to a checking account at the end of the day. The system has … include (but are not limited to): collecting the license plate number of drivers who purchase OTG tags; limiting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees