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Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - December 2008
The financial crisis gripping the nation is the most serious since the Great Depression.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2009.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - February 2006
Three years ago, New York City projected a $6.7 billion budget gap for FY 2005.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2006.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… fiscal year 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor found 2,819 minors employed illegally and assessed employers with nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and whether the funds were properly … distress. The Recovery Act requires entities to use funds for authorized purposes and to mitigate instances of fraud, … in a timely manner. Transit received Recovery Act funding for 23 projects estimated to cost $441.4 million. We visited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing program for … public financing of political campaigns. I’d even pushed my own legislation to start with the State Comptroller’s … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… the time. According to New York statewide parcel data, 795 properties, totaling 260,669 acres, remain committed … and actions taken by the Department to monitor those properties through July 2021. The audit found monitoring and … resource of major importance and that only eligible properties receive local tax exemptions. Additionally, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna Mills and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … government,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Ennis allegedly betrayed her community’s trust and now will be held accountable. My … were uncovered during an audit by DiNapoli’s office last year, the Comptroller launched an investigation and partnered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $233.2 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… Interest Review . The review, most recently performed by Kroll LLC, found the Fund “continues to be a leader amongst …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2332-billion-end-second-quarterOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… hospitals must indicate a patient’s “level of care” on a claim to ensure accurate processing and payment. Certain … claims. Our initial audit report, which was issued on July 25, 2013, identified $7.8 million in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followField of Dreams, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM) and the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual (CFR Manual). The audit covered the costs submitted by FOD to SED … Departments guidelines including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/field-dreams-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (Follow-Up)
… March 31, 2020, the Commission reported that it received $1.34 billion in casino revenues: $1.07 billion from VLT casinos, including $917 million as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-followUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up)
… intended: for the initial acceptance and inspection of M-7 cars. Moreover, except for occasional use of the wheel truing … once to a contractor to perform modifications on MNR rail cars. Key Finding LIRR officials did not address the problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/28/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facility-followOrange County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2014M-80)
… Implement procedures to verify that service providers are meeting contractual performance measures. Ensure that audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/06/orange-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2014m-80DiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… of licensing requirements for non-degree proprietary schools let many continue to operate and collect tuition even … DiNapoli found. “Lax oversight allowed proprietary schools that were on dangerously thin ice to continue taking … resources are stretched, but it must ensure these schools are worthy of a license and are not going to rip off …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleTown of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… the Town’s internal controls over Justice Court operations for the period January 1, 2011, through September 20, 2012. Background The Town of … were conducted. The Justices did not always enforce unpaid tickets or report transactions to DMV in a timely manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208Village of Westhampton Beach – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-173)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls over information technology (IT) … period of June 1, 2011, to April 30, 2013. Background The Village of Westhampton Beach is located in the Town of Southampton, in Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-westhampton-beach-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-173Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2024M-23)
… receipt and a documented School purpose. In addition, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) have the … purchases, prepare checks and modify or delete data in the financial software and the CEO signs checks. The lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/28/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-non-payroll-disbursements-2024m-23Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … did not monitor or update the database the Department used to maintain the master list of businesses with weighing and … of 19 consumer complaints did not include documentation to show the results of the Department’s investigation. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5DiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… State Education Department (SED) made progress in ensuring school districts across New York are protecting students from … are bullied or harassed are more likely to miss days of school, experience higher rates of depression, and have lower … Dignity Act Coordinator. SED provides guidance to assist school districts in complying with DASA requirements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actUCP of Niagara County d.b.a. Empower – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs $3,164 in unsupported OTPS costs, including leased property and rental equipment $2,157 in bonus payment compensation that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/21/ucp-niagara-county-dba-empower-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual