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Do We have Your Money? Nearly $200 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… for money that may be waiting for you,” DiNapoli said. “We return more than a million dollars a day to residents across the state, but we want to do more. It’s your money, we want to give it back.” Unclaimed funds is more than $13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/do-we-have-your-money-nearly-200-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearDiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… communities with low infection rates at the time the aid was given have not. “The formula used by the federal … Targeting of the Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19Costs to Administer the Insurance Division Operations for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2012
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Financial Services … is reporting its assessable expenses accurately, pursuant to Section 332, Article 3 of the Insurance Law. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/costs-administer-insurance-division-operations-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2012DiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… to pay UCSD $150,000 by May 17, representing a reduction in his pension earnings from the date of his crime until his … and the New York State Police for their assistance in ensuring justice was served.” District Attorney Carville … matter.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Mr. Karam deliberately embezzled funds intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kComptroller DiNapoli Announces Joint Effort With Ulster, Orange County District Attorneys to Combat COVID-19 Scams
… Attorney Clegg and District Attorney Hoovler are leaders in educating the public and sending a strong message that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-joint-effort-ulster-orange-county-district-attorneys-combat-covid-19DiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a … man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft for allegedly accepting, withdrawing and spending nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… but the American economy. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research , climate change may negatively impact … impacts that climate change could pose to the economies, retirement systems and residents of our respective states. If … Expectations are that the impact of these events will only get worse. We are encouraged by the Biden Administration’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeCVS Caremark – Accuracy of Empire Plan Commercial Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… Objective To determine if CVS Caremark appropriately invoiced drug … manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/18/cvs-caremark-accuracy-empire-plan-commercial-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 1262
To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the September 2013 Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1262-september-2013-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advances-payLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… the State Education Department’s (Department) Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) is verifying that … and utilizing its database to look for warning flags of future closings. The audit covers the period January 1, … proprietary schools provide training in a broad range of disciplines, such as business, computer/information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsDiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s budget proposal appropriately uses higher than … strong economic growth has boosted city revenues, Mayor de Blasio continues to grapple with ongoing structural … … New York City Mayor Bill de Blasios budget proposal appropriately uses higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is complying with the requirements established under … of the investigation or the written request, whichever is later. OPWDD operates 13 Developmental Disabilities State … request or the conclusion of the investigation (whichever is later), as required. In a sample of 63 record requests, 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as … City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of … the results of our review, except for matters described in this letter, the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-11
… available for Agency review after the automatic payments have been made. All reports will be sorted by Agency code, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-11-april-1-2004-performance-advances-rent-regulationThe Importance of Responsible Debt Management: Poor State Bond Structuring Choices Lead to Greater Costs for Taxpayers
In the throes of the economic uncertainty and fiscal turbulence caused by the COVID crisis, legislation was enacted as part of the SFY 2021-22 budget authorizing the use of State-supported bonding with final maturities up to 50 years for capital purposes for the MTA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/importance-of-responsible-debt-management.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2022
The Office of the New York State Comptroller continues to make progress in several areas towards identifying and applying data analytics to enhance efforts to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2022.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2021
During this COVID-impacted year, OSC continues to advance its efforts to use data analytics in cost-effective ways to streamline and improve its auditing and oversight capabilities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2021.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2020
The New York State Legislature amended the Finance Law in 2015 by adding a new Section 8-c, which provides for the establishment of a statewide electronic syste
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2020.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2019
OSC makes recommendations to agencies and other organizations it audits on how to improve data quality and reporting, and implement effective controls.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2019.pdfOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (2014-S-50), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing conditions of Strict and Intens
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2014-14s50-response.pdf