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Report on the State Fiscal Year 2017-18 Enacted Budget Financial Plan and Capital Program and Financing Plan, July 2017

As our nation enters its ninth year of economic expansion, New York State faces some signs of increasing fiscal challenges.

Report on the State Fiscal Year 2018-19 Enacted Budget Financial Plan and Capital Program and Financing Plan, July 2018

Unexpectedly high personal income tax receipts and other factors resulted in a positive end to the State's last fiscal year with a General Fund balance of $9.4B

New York City School-Based Health Centers: Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies (2013-S-34), 90-Day Response

To determine whether New York City School-Based Health Center (SBHC or Center) facilities have implemented proper controls over their medications and related su

Maintenance and Tuition Payments to The Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children’s Residence (2009-S-90), 90-Day Response

To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School (Lake Grove) and Mountain Lake Children’s Residence (Mountain Lake) to the State Education Departme

Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme

… Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations firm. “Mr. Porcari allegedly violated both his duty as a … from the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to pay law firms for the personal defense of Mount Vernon Mayor … 2018. Approval for the rate of payment for one of the law firms and the public relations firm was sought from the …

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez

… Director Anna Mendez for seven counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E … Degree. "Mr. Alvarez and Ms. Mendez allegedly schemed to funnel straw donations to Mr. Alvarez's campaign and steal … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …

Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders

… Federal and State laws prohibit Medicaid payment of drugs for the treatment of sexual or erectile dysfunction (herein … must not pay for ED drugs, unless that drug has another Food and Drug Administration-approved use and the recipient's … was indeterminate. Managed care organizations (MCOs) made most of the payments we reported on. We found the Department …

DiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds

… the arrest of the long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD) Bruce Karam and the former … President Louis LaPolla for allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for political campaigns and a non-school related … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… – Oversight of the Nourish New York Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-27) Nourish NY, jointly administered by the Department of … Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up) (2024-F-36) Homeless shelters across the state provide various …

State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program

… Empire State Development Corp. (ESD), the entity in charge of doling out millions of dollars in tax credits to companies that pledge to expand in New York state, could not verify that many of the …

Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)

… equipment includes Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), a TV system in which strategically placed cameras’ input is …

Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)

… at Train Stations ( 2017-S-84 ). About the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan … a single rapid transit line that runs the length of Staten Island (about 14 miles) from St. George Terminal to …

Town of Stamford - Annual and Claims Auditing (2018M-227)

… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that audits of records and claims were performed. Key Findings The Board … the records of all officials who receive and disburse funds. Perform a deliberate and thorough audit of all claims. …

Town of Barton - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-8)

… in at least $1,700 in scrap metal proceeds being used for inappropriate expenditures. Monitor highway fuel use, … gasoline totaling over $1,100 that could not be accounted for. Competitively procure goods and services, including … The Superintendent should: Maintain an inventory list for non-insurable assets, report to the Board when assets are …

Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)

To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants Report 2016S90

UnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services

… of Civil Service (Civil Service) administers NYSHIP. In carrying out its responsibilities, Civil Service contracts … E/M services. Key Findings Improvements are needed in United’s method for monitoring out-of-network providers …

January 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts

… Permanent Fund (PN) 8021 Fund Balance Beginning of Year: $100 $000 8019 Residual Equity transfer: ($100) $100 Adjusted Fund Balance Beginning of Year: $000 $100 The …

Management of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18

… Rail Road (LIRR) has plans to address unexpected delays or events and whether those plans were followed, and to assess whether the plans adequately addressed the needs of its passengers. This audit covered events that occurred … service.” The OSC Office of the State Deputy Comptroller for the City of New York issued a report in March 2018 …

Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources

… of education (board), you’re responsible for ensuring the school budget is well managed and operations are cost effective. Auditing provides your … office  that serves your area or email questions to  Local Government and School Accountability . Updated 2016 … …

State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Assistants Plan – State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Assistants Plan