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Economic and Policy Insights: Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
Food insecurity is increasing in New York, with one-in-nine household unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemic.pdfTuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation – Collections and Disbursements and Adherence to Bylaws (2021M-187)
Determine whether collections and disbursements were in accordance with the sewer agreements and whether the Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation (TFLDC) Board of Directors (Board) adhered to its bylaws.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/tuxedo-farms-ldc-2021-187.pdfHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools (2019-N-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant for students attending District 75 schools.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n7-response.pdfOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc. (2020-S-5)
To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Palladia, Inc. to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s5.pdfState Fiscal Year 2020-21 Enacted Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis - April 2020
The fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will be with us for some time. Significant losses of State tax revenues are likely to extend into State Fiscal Year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/enacted-budget-report-2020-21.pdfSecurity Over Critical Systems (2023-S-48) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the security over Erie County Medical Center Corporation’s (ECMCC) critical systems is sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to systems and data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s48-response.pdfDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… we have a rich history of innovation and are proud to partner with National Grid as we deploy an advanced LED … new opportunities for local businesses. I’m proud to be a partner in this next investment in Schenectady’s future.” … switching the nearly 12,000 lights would cut its energy bill by 60 percent – a net savings of almost $1 million per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsOpinion 94-17
… TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Tax Levy (inclusion of delinquent solid waste services fees with) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … with constitutional equal protection guarantees (see NY Const, art I, §11; Elmwood-Utica Houses v Buffalo Sewer Authority, 65 NY2d 489, 492 NYS2d 931). Except …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Opinion 90-53
… (authority to contract out functions of village road commissioner) -- Permissible Functions (discretionary … Contractor (authority to contract out functions of village road commissioner) FEES -- Retention of (by independent … to perform the functions of a building inspector or deputy road commissioner. A village may, however, contract with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the New York State and Local Retirement System, State Comptroller Thomas … for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesIX.12.C State Responsibility – IX. Federal Grants
… programs have designated CMIA contacts, usually located in the budget or finance office, who are regarded as the … the state’s response, possibly including participation in negotiations with Treasury Department or other federal … cash management practices and reduce such liabilities. In those instances, CMIA contacts for the affected lead state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12c-state-responsibilityMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2024 Through September 30, 2024
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … and resulted in correct payments to providers. The audit covered the period from April 2024 through … To determine whether the Department of Healths eMedNY system reasonably ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2024-through-september-30-2024Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2023 Through March 31, 2024
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … and resulted in correct payments to providers. The audit covered the period from October 2023 through March … To determine whether the Department of Healths eMedNY system reasonably ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2023-through-march-31-2024Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2024 Through March 31, 2025
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … and resulted in correct payments to providers. The audit covered the period from October 2024 through March … To determine whether the Department of Healths eMedNY system reasonably ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2024-through-march-31-2025Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee
… is effectively monitoring its contract with the Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC) to ensure reported costs are … DHS is effectively monitoring its contract with the Bowery Residents Committee BRC to ensure reported costs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committeeOversight of Building Construction Site Safety
… of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors New York City (NYC) building construction sites to ensure compliance with … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC through enforcement of, among other laws and rules, the NYC Building Code (Building Code). This requires construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/01/oversight-building-construction-site-safetyAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… Transportation Authority (MTA) Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in … Contract Evaluation (ACE) review process and taking action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory. In … than $250,000. MTA’s Office of Construction Oversight is responsible for oversight of MTA agencies’ use of the ACE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
… Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Samaritan) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, … and program related. The audit covered expenses claimed by Samaritan for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2023 Through September 30, 2023
… than $47.1 billion. The claims are processed and paid in weekly cycles, which averaged about 16 million claims and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2023-through-september-30-2023Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2022 Through September 30, 2022
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … and resulted in correct payments to providers. The audit covered the period April 2022 through September … To determine whether the Department of Healths eMedNY system reasonably ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2022-through-september-30-2022