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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… and training. In addition, an Authority procurement card was used for personal items and other questionable … required. Complete actions to strengthen procurement card policy and thereby deter employees from making personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Salamanca , Town of Ticonderoga and the Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority . “In today’s fiscal … safeguarded. Orient Fire District – Cash Reserves and Credit Cards (Suffolk County) The board did not exercise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… staff travel, $3,005 in inadequately documented credit card purchases and ineligible credit card fees, $1,750 in ineligible administrative costs, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds, May 2022
The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of an OSC review.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/osc-contract-review.pdfMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement (2022-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for drugs from manufacturers that did not enter into a national drug rebate agreement (NDRA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s40-response.pdfWhat's New
… and Insurance Premium Finance Agencies New New Regulation for Date of Death New Coverage for Virtual Currency APL1319 … to Insurance Companies Updated 6/24 Update to Gift Card Requirements Fees and Expiration Dates Notification on … sales Using New York Format? Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newAccounts Payable Advisory No. 41
… includes POs where the agency plans to use the procurement card as a payment method. The use of POs allows the State to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/41-requisitions-and-purchase-orders-centralized-contract-purchasesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible services provided. Auditors reviewed reimbursements for 20 eligible students, 13% of the eligible student … population, and determined claims were not submitted for 814 eligible Medicaid services. Had these services been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsXIV.10 State Credit Card Process Information – XIV. Special Procedures
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10-state-credit-card-process-informationDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… A variety of hazardous materials are used at SUNY campuses for both classroom and non-classroom purposes. The materials … Safety Office (EHSO), which serves as a technical resource for the campuses, providing tools, training, and … Each campus must have designated employees responsible for ensuring its hazardous waste and material programs comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the private repair shops in its network and ensure costs are competitive and reasonable. As of December 2022, the … mileage, which increase the likelihood that State funds are not being used efficiently and effectively and, in the … and one was not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of this report to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followDiNapoli: Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced Christmas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-halfmoon-resident-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… working as security guards have a valid registration card, and entrusts the Department with issuing registration … of all registered security guards and registration card applicants in New York State. Between January 1, 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… his staff for their thorough detection of these missing funds." Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx said: "Mr. Brown … Comptroller's office is completing an audit of the missing funds and apparent lack of oversight at the Tupper Lake VFD. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftXIII.2.B Expense Report Submission – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… up to termination and other legal ramifications, for the submission of expense reports that are not actual, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2b-expense-report-submissionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Gates Fire District – Board … the tax levy more than $7.5 million (80%) for 2020 through 2024. Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (Rensselaer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… accounts. He made payments to his wife’s credit card and purchased items from various retailers. The theft … attempted to make a purchase with the department’s debit card and it was declined due to lack of funds. The fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentOpinion 89-3
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Purchases through County or State (must be under … subdivision may award a contract to a bidder whose bid varies from the bid specifications, have concluded that a variance which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… does not have accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler inspection and asbestos-related project fees. In a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: City University of New York (CUNY): Medgar … policy was established in 2008. However, CUNY did not have any of the required notification forms for these … Treatment program contracts to ensure provider claims do not include state reimbursement for depreciation expenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits