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Opinion 89-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall … Initially, we note that it is well-established in this State that government by representation is the rule. Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31Artificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess New York City’s progress in establishing an appropriate governance … of unwanted, and sometimes serious, consequences. New York City (NYC or City) and some of its agencies have been using … have identified key risks and created processes to address those risks. Other agencies have not created any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceXI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… ensure those funds are spent appropriately. Every agency should have a process to monitor and evaluate contractors’ … terms: variety, typically, usually, can, may, periodic, often, and good faith effort. To determine whether the agency … Where is the contractor to perform required activities? How will the contractor communicate to the agency that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … former town clerk. During the audit of the town, village money was found deposited in a town account. The audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… Staten Island is setting population, business and employment records, … Island's future." "As the smallest of the five boroughs it is crucial that Staten Island is equipped with the data necessary to advocate for needed … Staten Island is setting population business and employment records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… to review City officials’ financial management practices and the collection of overdue real property taxes and ambulance service charges for the period April 1, 2013 … did not provide the Council with cash flow analyses and did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284Whitesville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-22)
… to define information technology services to be provided. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/18/whitesville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-22East Meredith Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-26)
… and properly accounted for, without proper controls, there is a risk that disbursements will not be made for proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/28/east-meredith-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-26City of Hudson - Payroll and Accrued Leave (2020-14)
… Key Findings City officials did not segregate the duties of the clerks inputting payroll or implement compensating … to verify accrual balances prior to approving the use of leave accruals. Key Recommendations Ensure compensating controls are implemented to address the lack of segregation of duties within the payroll process. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/03/13/city-hudson-payroll-and-accrued-leave-2020-14Livonia Joint Fire District – Fire Truck Funding and Purchase (2021M-97)
… whether the Livonia Joint Fire District’s (District) Board was transparent when funding and purchasing fire apparatus. Key Findings The Board was not transparent when funding and purchasing fire … whether the Livonia Joint Fire Districts District Board was transparent when funding and purchasing fire apparatus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/09/17/livonia-joint-fire-district-fire-truck-funding-and-purchase-2021m-97DiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Attorney, the Otsego County Sheriff's Office, the Oneonta Police Department and the U.S. Department of Health and Human … Mtui, Mbaga Kaiza, and Tony Taylor, were arrested last Thursday. "The defendants allegedly engaged in a systematic … Muehl, Otsego County Sheriff Devlin, Oneonta Chief of Police Witzenburg and the HHS-OIG, this fraud was uncovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
Nonemergency 311 calls have increased dramatically in New York City since the COVID19 pandemic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… New York, William F. Sweeney, Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") and Scott J. Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General ("HHS-OIG"), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersDiNapoli Releases Sunset Park Economic Snapshot
… at a rapid pace, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Greater … and important job and economic engine for Brooklyn, New York City and our entire region and we in government must … grow this vital industry both here in Sunset Park and in New York City.” “Sunset Park’s diversity and the commitment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-sunset-park-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… state's 2,859 community water systems were required by the federal Environmental Protection Agency to collect data about … of violations to consumers; Ensures prompt reporting of violation information, as well as information about returning to compliance, in the federal Safe Drinking Water Information System; and Confirms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… to shelters. The audit found that badly-needed shelter repairs are too often delayed with little or no … “The city has put money toward fixing shelters, but it’s clear that DHS doesn’t provide the necessary oversight to ensure repairs are made on time and on budget. The men, women and children in the city’s shelters are extremely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixHaverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Financial Management (2025M-20)
… of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and fluctuations in cash flow. A realistic budget begins with sound estimates … reasonable portion of fund balance for a specific purpose, in compliance with statutory directives. A multiyear … have been during the budget process. Of the $94.4 million in year-end transfers, $57.6 million went to the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2025mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-330
… of Earliest Original UA5 Payment End Date: End Date of Latest Original UA5 Payment End Date of Latest Original UA5 Payment Amount: See chart below See chart … of Earliest Original UBA Payment End Date: End Date of Latest Original UBA Payment Amount: $25.00 (if employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-330-april-2022-retroactive-ucs-uniform-and-equipment-allowance-andDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-126
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2023 DC 37 RRSU LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not automatically processed. Affected Employees: … Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2022, which implemented the 2021-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and DC 37, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-126-october-2023-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-118
… contact OSC using the Payroll Earnings mailbox to request assistance in determining the appropriate action. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-118-april-2022-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulation