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DiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… from the depths of the pandemic, with the city accounting for three-fifths of the state’s total wages and its sales tax … jobs need to return to the city to fuel economic growth for the city and the state. “New York City is a key driver of … people back to the five boroughs, improve affordability for working- and middle-class families, and fuel economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsNew York State Health Insurance Program – Upcoding of Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… recommendation contained in our audit report, entitled New York State Health Insurance Program: Upcoding of Selected … to this audit (Report 2007-F-41). Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (Program) provides health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-managementEast Quogue Union Free School District – Selected Payroll Practices and Information Technology (2014M-44)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over payroll and information technology for the period of July 1, 2012 through August 30, 2013. Background The East …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-selected-payroll-practices-andUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, UnitedHealthcare Insurance … actual and potential overpayments for services that were not supported by provider documentation and for duplicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… as well as those contracts that are otherwise exempted from the Comptroller’s review. Legislation introduced at the … entity to publicly post contracts that have been exempted from State Comptroller review by executive order or … if they are either awarded noncompetitively or paid from state appropriations. His office ensures the process is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… also impacted by the city’s tax system even though they do not own their homes. While tenants do not pay property taxes directly, property taxes represent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersTompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network Access and Information Technology Assets (2022M-65)
… Services (BOCES) officials ensured network access and information technology (IT) assets were properly … Key Findings BOCES officials did not ensure network access and IT assets were properly safeguarded from unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/tompkins-seneca-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-access-andVillage of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records. Village officials do not have procedures for reconciling the water produced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173City of Long Beach – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities (2013M-48)
… City’s total unexpended surplus for its major operating funds (general, water and sewer) was slightly over $6 … City’s total unexpended deficit for these major operating funds was more than $15 million. From the 2008-09 through the 2011-12 fiscal years, these operating funds experienced total combined operating deficits of almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/07/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-and-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-2013mOnondaga County Resource Recovery Agency - Transfer Station and Compost Facility Cash Receipts (2018M-217)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether transfer station and compost facility cash receipts were properly collected, … and deposited. Perform periodic unannounced cash counts for all employees responsible for cash collection, as required by the Agency’s written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/07/19/onondaga-county-resource-recovery-agency-transfer-station-and-compost-facilityTupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period April 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013. … of three to four years, he used Department credit cards for his personal use and took cash from Department … The Treasurer did not present any claims to the Board for its review and approval. The Treasurer did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition and … that the Town is unable to account for approximately 2,510 gallons of fuel valued at approximately $8,440. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryVillage of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… are stored at a secure off-site location for retrieval in case of an emergency. Develop a formal disaster recovery plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationVillage of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… to July 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is located in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 900. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees comprising a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialCity of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Binghamton (City) properly planned and monitored the Joint … interest-free loan and securing grants to fund 27 percent of Project costs. Withholding payments to contractors to recover some of the $3.1 million in additional costs that were due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andTown of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management … in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 2,670. The Town is governed by a five-member Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland Security and … federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act underscores how critical strengthening cybersecurity is across New York. … prevent cyberattacks. Officials said that they did not do surveys or collect data to see how many of the entities it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… District Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of Canastota, were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… 2021 PDF Version En Español Highlights In 2020, New York State had the fourth-largest construction sector in the … State’s worst annual decline in more than 25 years. New York City accounted for more than half the industry’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19