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DiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Ninety school districts, more than 13 percent of districts … statewide, have been designated as fiscally stressed under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … fiscal years ending on June 30, 2014. This is the second year DiNapoli’s office has assessed and scored the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information for … or revenue shortfalls. In addition, the audit found the Mount Vernon City Comptroller failed to file the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles ( 2020-S-31 ). Background New York City Transit … York. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and most of the public bus service throughout New York City, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehicles-followOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… and began operating under Services for the Underserved (SUS), an organization that offers housing, employment, … In 2017, Palladia entered into a management agreement with SUS whereby SUS would provide Palladia with administrative services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-inc-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… growth in 2023, future collections may not grow at such a fast pace,” DiNapoli said. “With the nation and the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health emergency. Federal restrictions during the pandemic … Yorkers Benefited from Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus In March 2023, nearly 9.4 million individuals or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… relief funds, though being spent down, continued to boost New York’s balance of payments with Washington, according to … taxes and benefited from $383 billion in federal spending. For every tax dollar paid to Washington, the state received … had a negative balance of payments were Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, New Hampshire, and California. In FFYs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefState Agencies Bulletin No. 685
… award was made in accordance with section 209 of the Civil Service Law with respect to certain employees in the … the award is limited to those eligible employees. In order to facilitate the processing of the award and to allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/685-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codes-non-arbitration-eligibleVested Retirement Benefit – Career Plan
… Eligibility You are eligible for a vested retirement benefit if you leave public employment before … 1 The date you are eligible to retire depends on your tier. Tier 1 Full vested benefit as early as the first of the month following your 55th birthday. Tier 2, 3 and 5 Full vested benefit at age 62. Early retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/vested-retirement-benefitCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8)
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8.pdfSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… when paired with access to financial products and services. Despite the importance of being equipped to make … identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ … financial literacy offerings. We also sought to determine what data these agencies use to evaluate and improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … included in our initial audit report, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of Depreciation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… for their crimes.” District Attorney McNamara said: “I echo State Comptroller DiNapoli’s statements and I personally … in Oneida County Court by Judge Michael L. Dwyer. Their next court date is Dec. 1, 2023. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorAlbany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… County Legislature serves as the County’s policy-making body. The Legislature comprises 39 County Legislators. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… communities throughout the State by lowering the costs of financing projects that prevent water pollution and … water. During the audit period, we identified expenditures of approximately $5.2 million that were discretionary in … formal approvals and supporting documentation. The absence of such internal controls increases the risk that unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingNew York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (2020-S-17) 180-Day Response
To determine whether CVS Health paid pharmacy claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s17-response.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-238
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a 2016 … Award and must include the payment amount. The roster must be signed by the campus president and forwarded to the SUNY System Administration. A copy of the roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-238-2016-suny-discretionary-award-managementconfidentialStreet Construction-Related Permits
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction … permits are required for excavations or other work on a city street or sidewalk that may cause damage to or … within the established time frame. Ensure potential and current permittees comply with rules and regulations when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… The amendment, Article 19-A: Special Requirements for Bus Drivers (Law), created qualification standards for bus drivers. The Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is … comply with its requirements, and ensure that their bus drivers meet the Law’s qualification standards. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followSelected Management and Operations Practices
… electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/04/selected-management-and-operations-practices