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Response to Human Trafficking (2023-S-31)
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is overseeing contracted Providers (Providers) and Local Districts of Social Services (Local Districts) to ensure adequate services are being provided to victims of human trafficking (survivors).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s31.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Hazard Mitigation and … one of the most damaging hurricanes ever to make landfall in the United States. Over the course of 48 hours, Hurricane Sandy inflicted an estimated $19 billion in damages and lost economic activity across the City, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followFood Metrics Implementation
… and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This audit covers the period of … foods. The intent of the Law is to assist State agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by … and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationCity of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, … CBA is set to expire at the end of 2020 which could result in potential increased salary and wage costs in the event that the CBAs are settled in 2021. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… looked at closely. Publishing this information, including IDA costs, increases their transparency and accountability to … found IDAs reported the following: For the 4,262 active IDA projects, it was estimated that a total of 225,227 jobs … gained in the last ten years. Total tax exemptions for IDA projects amounted to over $1.7 billion, up $273 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportOverpayments to Cabrini Medical Center (Follow-Up)
… Center. The overpayments occurred because a billing company (hired by Cabrini) incorrectly altered information on … overpayments made to Cabrini, investigate the billing company, and implement controls within eMedNY to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/07/overpayments-cabrini-medical-center-followDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnAlexander Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-64)
… While the Board and District officials used $3.1 million in excess reserve funds as a financing source for a capital project, they did not do so in accordance with applicable statutes. Appropriations were … balance that will be used to fund operations. Use reserves in accordance with legal requirements. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/alexander-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-64Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Follow-Up) (2019-F-28)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f28.pdfNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved its … In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband Program (Program). The goal of the Program was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programXIV.14.L Asset Retirement Obligations – XIV. Special Procedures
… within scope: Obligations that arise solely from a plan to sell or dispose of a tangible capital asset Obligations … a tangible capital asset replacement part Landfill closure and post-closure care obligations Conditional obligations to … of the liability occur when it is both incurred and reasonable estimable. In order for a liability to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv/xiv14l-asset-retirement-obligationsDiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
New Yorks prison population is decreasing but the number of inmates age 50 and over rose 46 percent from 2007 to 2016 according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… system. System Name System Methodology Effective Date SFS Direct file transfer of invoices to SFS by the vendor through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityHolocaust Survivors
… of Financial Services, One State Street New York, NY 10004-1511 By Phone: 1-800-695-3318 (within the U.S.), … U.S.), 212-709-5592 (fax) Via Internet: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumers/holocaust_claims Via email: Claimsques@dfs.ny.gov Claim forms and instructions can be downloaded from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsOversight of Campus Foundations (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Campus Foundations Report 2016S93
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/oversight-campus-foundations-followManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of Invasive Species (Report 2019-S-26 ) . About … coordinated management program, including a permit system to control activities (e.g., dredging, mining, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… of 269 State-supervised developments, with over 105,000 apartments, were built under the Program. In exchange for … out, they are no longer subject to DHCR supervision, and apartments do not need to be kept affordable for … Program developments with approximately 64,000 apartments. Apartments are rented or sold to applicants on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followSeminars for Local Officials
… understand that balancing your role as a local government official with your home and work lives is not an easy task and that finding time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Five Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the five fiscal years ended March 31 2018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-five-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2018Audit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… ended March 31, 2013. Background Students are eligible for a tuition refund when they are enrolled in a post-secondary private school … Students in such schools are also eligible to have their student loans repaid by the Department. Chapter 887 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/24/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2013