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… payments Unified Courts System (Courts) made to Legal Aid Society of New York City (Legal Aid) from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013 were … payments Unified Courts System Courts made to Legal Aid Society of New York City Legal Aid from Ap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/legal-aid-societyUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… Association of the State of New York (FASNY). FFI is generated from a tax imposed on the premiums of fire … totaled $610,848 for the audit period. Buffalo paid $26,180 in FFI tax money during our audit period to a … and structure of the FFI tax program to determine if it is operating as intended. Officials should ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followComptroller DiNapoli Announces $50 Million Toward Small Business Relief, Job Retention
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) is putting … PPP loans being administered by Pursuit (formerly New York Business Development Corporation). Returns to the … Comptroller DiNapoli announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund is putting $50 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-50-million-toward-small-business-relief-job-retentionDiNapoli: State's Tuition Assistance Program Not Keeping Up With Inflation, Tuition Costs
… so that TAP continues to be a useful support for families is needed to help New York retain talent and ensure students … need to succeed.” The decline in recipients since 2008 is partially related to the fall in high school graduates and … for the maximum annual TAP award of $5,665 in AY 2025-26, an income ceiling that has not changed for 30 years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-states-tuition-assistance-program-not-keeping-inflation-tuition-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… In a follow-up, auditors found the institute has made good progress addressing the issues identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… Local governments across New York state are turning to new technologies to save money, communicate with residents and allow taxpayers to make payments, according to a report released today by … Local governments across New York state are turning to new technologies to save money communicate with residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the three … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government, … (Department) contracts with UnitedHealthcare (United) to process and pay medical and surgical claims for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followDiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… debt levels found the MTA does not have the resources to fully fund its $54.8 billion 2020-2024 capital program, which is vital to improving riders’ experience and bringing them back to the transit system. The report finds that delays to … debt levels found the MTA does not have the resources to fully fund its $548 billion 20202024 capital program which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programMedicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Report 2012-S-133). Background Medicaid provides health care … covered the period January 1, 2008 through November 30, 2012. Our initial audit found the State’s Medicaid program … Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C ( 2012-S-133 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-c-followDiNapoli: Staten Island Woman Pays Full Restitution of Over $247K after Cheating Brother-in-Law Out of Sister's NYS Pension Death Benefits
… of a Staten Island woman for the theft of her sister’s state pension death benefit. Lorna Gutierrez, 68, fraudulently designated herself as her sister’s sole beneficiary while her sister was on her deathbed. When … From scammers and check-washers to identity thieves and gang members, those who commit financial crimes on Staten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-staten-island-woman-pays-full-restitution-over-247k-after-cheating-brother-law-out-sistersSteuben County – Financial Management (2025M-127)
… Audit Area A key measure of a county’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference … amount of unrestricted fund balance within operating funds is an important financial consideration for county officials because it is available for appropriation to reduce taxes, fund one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/31/steuben-county-financial-management-2025m-127Village of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-83)
… overestimated revenues or underestimated costs that can lead to tax hikes, service cuts or a fiscal crisis. Realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-83North Creek Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-86)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the North Creek Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provide adequate … Did the North Creek Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board provide adequate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/north-creek-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-86State Agencies Bulletin No. 1145
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 2012-2013 APSU … and pay period end date for each pay type. New Earnings Codes OSC has created new earnings codes to process the APSU Deficit Reduction Plan. Additional … To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 20122013 APSU Deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1145-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-agency-police-services-unitState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Town of Adams – Justice Court Operations (Jefferson County) Overall, auditors … or bank reconciliations. In addition, cash in a retired justice’s bank account exceeded known liabilities by a total … was unaware that the court clerk filed 11 of 15 monthly reports of money collected (73 percent) to the JCF after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Mattituck Fire District – Claims Audit (2025M-48)
… audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … determines, among other things, that each purchase is for a proper fire district purpose and is adequately … the Treasurer to pay them. The District’s expenditures for 2023 were approximately $1.6 million and 2024 budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/mattituck-fire-district-claims-audit-2025m-48Town of Windsor – Capital Project (2025M-52)
… of the Supervisor and four Board members, is responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s … (Village) which requires the Town to separately account for and use the funds of town-wide (TW) and … town-outside-village (TOV) residents. TW funds are used for the benefit of residents of an entire town, including a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-windsor-capital-project-2025m-52NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… for lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions consistent with the Paris Agreement's goals. As a result, the New York … (Fund) has withdrawn the shareholder request it had filed with the company. "The utilities sector should pay close … already underway. We will continue to monitor and engage with AEP as it moves to cleaner operations." The Fund's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissions