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Claims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… belonging to a deceased owner, you need to provide: proof of ownership of the funds by the deceased individual, proof … certificate and completed Small Estates Affidavit and Table of Heirs . If the value of the funds is less than … If the decedent lived: in New York State, visit the NYS Courts website for instructions on how to file outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesUnclaimed Funds by County and Region
… Click on the regions below to view unclaimed funds by county and region Unclaimed Funds by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/mapFind Accounting Policies and Operational Guidance
… The Guide to Financial Operations Bulletins P Bulletins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/find-accounting-policies-and-operational-guidanceNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… of living at or near the federal poverty level, resulting in painful choices related to basic needs such as shelter, … and philanthropic efforts have contributed to improvements in the rate of food insecurity. Reflecting improving economic … (SNAP) and other efforts, the rate of food insecurity in New York declined by over 16 percent between 2008-2010 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsTown of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… The 2013 Town budget totaled $1.15 million for all funds, including special districts. Key Findings The Board … oversight facilitated the apparent misappropriation of funds. The Town does not have complete, accurate and … and may have identified her apparent misappropriation of funds. Key Recommendations Adopt written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/15/town-altona-apparent-misappropriations-cash-receipts-and-supervisors-records-andCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… Law Section 55-a) Our office has created Local Government Management Guide entitled Reserve Funds that provides more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsSpecial Plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System (Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
… and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … Information for members about special plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-uniformed-court-and-peace-officers-unified-court-system-tiers-2-3-4-5-and-6New York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies (Follow-Up)
… medications or to arrange the return of medications at the end of the school year. Key Finding DOH has made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Report 2013-S-1 ). Background We issued … whether the Provider inappropriately billed Medicaid for vision services. The scope of the audit was from January … received over $22,000 in improper Medicaid payments for claims with inappropriate coinsurance charges and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionAmherst Central School District – Network User Account Access and Application User Accounts and Permissions (2023M-5)
… officials secured user account access to the network and managed user accounts and permissions in financial and student information applications. Key Findings District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/amherst-central-school-district-network-user-account-access-andArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… arts events throughout the state. As part of the Revival, NY PopsUp, a series of free ‘pop-up’ events, will be held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… Erie County Medical Center Corp. (ECMCC) paid out approximately $673,000 in improper and questionable … period, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Erie County Medical … 1, 2013 and Dec. 31, 2015, ECMCC reported 4,720 employees on its payroll, including 209 management confidential (MC) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonusesDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… a looming enrollment cliff, growing costs of attendance, and rising student debt. The report examines both public and private institutions of higher education. “New York has a … awarded in academic year (AY) 2020-21 than in AY 2009-10. Research has consistently demonstrated that individuals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… were, at the time of inspection, not in compliance with established standards. For 33 of those 86 inspections … were, at the time of inspection, not in compliance with established standards. For 55 of those 249 inspections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds efficiently and for authorized purposes and whether the funds were properly monitored to prevent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… a stop. Key Recommendations Monitor employees' time and attendance to ensure that they are only paid for actual hours … - Long Island Rail Road: Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0DiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… the 2010-2014 capital program but did not start until 2021. As of May 2023, six of the 30 projects were completed after taking … There were 164,649 alarms over the six months from Aug. 8, 2022 to Feb. 7, 2023. Auditors looked at 80 alarms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to improve its … Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) after a state audit found schools failed to report numerous cases of … each reportable violent or disruptive incident that occurs on school property. Schools submit an annual summary of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… , New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli detailed how New York City’s Department of Information Technology and … the devices where they are most needed. It also did not take action to collect almost $70 million owed to the … and countered that it owed only $3,500 and paid that much with DoITT’s approval. Kiosks Not Properly Maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… following audits have been issued. Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services: Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia Inc. (2020-S-5) In 2014, OASAS entered into a five-year $45.6 million contract … with Palladia, under which Palladia would provide drug and addiction treatment services. Auditors found OASAS is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits