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Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To comply with the SAVE Act, the State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… manage and monitor the revolving loan fund program. As a result, the board cannot ensure the loan proceeds were used … follow-up information from loan recipients to verify job creation/retention goals but did not enforce these goals … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… reported $784 million in net tax exemptions in 2018, up 4.4 percent from 2017, according to an annual report … reported $784 million in net tax exemptions in 2018 up 44 percent from 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent in … collections are down, especially in New York City, and local governments are facing serious fiscal challenges. The … a plan on how it is going to provide financial help to local governments during this difficult time. New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Town of Willsboro – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-92)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Willsboro (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector … Did the Town of Willsboro Town Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-willsboro-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-92Oversight of Homeless Shelters
… of other unacceptable living conditions, including trash piles stored in a children’s play area; holes in walls, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (2014-S-45). Background Our initial audit … inspection scheduling procedures ensure that all high- and intermediate-importance structures were periodically inspected and whether inspection results were considered when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-followMedicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (Report 2013-S-35). Background Medicaid provides health care services to those who are … three recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claims-followDisposal of Electronic Devices
… if surplus electronic devices approved for sale by New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal … period of June 1, 2012 through March 13, 2013. Background New York State Policy requires all State entities to … total of 752 electronic devices at both the Albany and the New York City offices. In Albany, two devices still contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2014 Through September 30, 2014
… for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their … for clinic claims that were processed using an incorrect pricing methodology; $402,927 in overpayments for claims … claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided, were submitted with an inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2014-through-september-30-2014DiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… the town’s American Express card for vacations and other family expenses. Knapp and two of his family members had credit cards that were directly billed to … the town’s bank account within 10 days, as required by law. DiNapoli made several recommendations to the town, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… as paper returns. In compliance with State Finance Law regarding preferred source vendors, in 2011 the Department contracted with NYSID, a workforce advocacy organization with preferred source status, to … from the preferred source. NYSID partnered with a private firm - SourceHOV - to provide equipment and services needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… services; home health aides; physical and occupational therapy; medical appliances and supplies; and drugs. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Background The Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to promote a … As a result of this dual arrangement, her combined annual compensation by the State increased to $135,000. The initial … Council should work together to determine whether and to what extent funds were improperly paid and recover funds as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsTravel Card Transactions
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to assess the timeliness of reconciling credit card transactions against expense reports and the appropriateness of select travel card … The objective of our examination was to assess the timeliness of reconciling credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/travel-card-transactionsImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… medical condition. A prosthetic device replaces a missing body part, while an orthotic device supports a weak or deformed body part. Medical supplies are disposable items for medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-andDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York State Common Retirement Fund. DiNapoli also … pleasure to help guide real estate investments for the state’s pension fund,” Peirez said. “My gratitude goes to Comptroller DiNapoli for appointing me to the chairmanship, to the pension fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate … audit objective was to determine whether improper Medicaid managed care premiums were paid on behalf of recipients with … initial audit identified over $102.1 million in improper managed care premium payments on behalf of 65,961 recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function as one of his or her primary (or sole) responsibilities. Providing … activity mitigates risks associated with the expenditure of public money. Although boards are not required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… York City, and their major public authorities during the first quarter of 2017. The planned sales of $4.27 billion … $400 million is a refunding. The anticipated sales in the first quarter compare to past planned sales of $7.57 billion … refundings or reofferings, and $6.74 billion during the first quarter of 2016, of which $3.82 billion was new money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarter