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Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full … of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Executive Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/13/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid program. Federal and State laws prohibit Medicaid payment of drugs for the … treatment is for that other use. In addition to drugs, State law prohibits Medicaid payment for procedures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… they did not do so. Nyack Parking Authority – Parking Ticket Operations (Rockland County) The board and authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (Follow-Up)
… to the submitting law enforcement agency. A February 2017 amendment required law enforcement agencies to submit all … to be processed within 90 days of receipt at the lab. The amendment also required law enforcement agencies to begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits-followDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel, for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the … to also have worked full time as a tax collector for Bethel. Her claims falsely increased her service credit … of Debra Gabriel the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… while advancing economic growth, environmental protection, and energy security in the State. EO 88 is intended to … investment in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse … and is an advisor to NYPA. The Division also maintains all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and regulations. The audit covered the period … and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthDiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… state were not processed until after the contract start date. DiNapoli’s report showed that no progress has been made … state were not processed until after the contract start date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… Many of New York’s local governments are coping with slow or no … in 2011, but ticked up at a higher rate in the last couple of years, when compared to counties, cities, towns, villages … from 3.6 percent to 1.8 percent in the first nine months of 2016 from the same period a year earlier. While revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help … RTA changed the age of criminal responsibility as an adult from 16- to 18-years-old. The law was phased in over … for RTA included $160 million for capital expenses and $1.55 billion in local aid. Of the $160 million in capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… Day/Time Event Location County Lower Hudson Valley June 4, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OUF in the Town of Ramapo … Ramapo Town Hall 237 NY-59 Suffern, NY Rockland June 5, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. OUF in the Town of Haverstraw … Town Hall 1 Rosman Road Garnerville, NY Rockland June 6, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OUF in the Town of Stony Point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… compared to the significant drops in April and May, and many had year-over-year June increases. “Although there was a … of hope in June, second quarter sales tax figures show how deep the COVID-19 pandemic is cutting into municipal … June Collections Improve for Most Regions Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020Nutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… the fight against hunger. As reported by the Office of the State Comptroller, 11.3 percent of New York households … suffered from food insecurity in 2020 to 2022. In New York State, SNAP is overseen by the Office of Temporary and … Assistance (OTDA). Eligibility and benefits are based on income and family size. Maximum benefits range from $292 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… Other significant increases include spending for public health programs (up $767.2 million largely because of … . DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying state … issues. These are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation … neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted … days, provide the qualified person with a written report on the actions taken to address the incident (Actions Taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… as wasteful or personal purchases. To ensure that credit cards are used only for approved and necessary expenses, … sensible internal controls. Authorizing the Use of Credit Cards Require each credit card be authorized by the governing … writing that they understand their responsibilities. Issue cards in the names of the employees for better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudOpinion 89-40
… or defend an action or proceeding affecting any district property or claim of the district, or involving its rights or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state's chief financial officer, DiNapoli's office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017XI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… - Standard Clauses for All New York State Contracts as of November 2010, compliance with this requirement may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Yorkers’ average student loan balance rose by 3.9 percent from the previous year to $37,600 as of June 2020, according to newly available data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That figure has … past due accounts that are late 90 days or more) decreased from 11.1 percent in 2019 to 7.4 percent in 2020, a drop of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-7-2021