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Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… retail energy market, you’re no longer restricted to buying energy from your host utility. The utility … (ESCOs) can sell you electricity or natural gas. You can find the lowest cost ESCO or ESCO offering “best value” … website to learn more about OGS contracts and find out how to be included in future bids. You may also find cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsTown of Johnstown - Fuel Inventory (2019M-178)
Determine whether Town officials have adequate controls over the Town’s fuel inventory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/johnstown-2019-178.pdfDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… an increase of 23% ($61.5 billion) since 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … office issues this periodic report on public authorities to shine a light on their finances and operations. However, as my audits have shown, New York’s public authorities must do more to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… rates have increased since a taskforce was established in 2018 to address maternal health and racial disparities. … of policy initiatives and take steps to help ensure all mothers, regardless of race or ethnicity, have access to … In 2020, DOH found for every 100,000 babies born, 54.7 Black mothers die during or after childbirth in New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… improvements, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “NFTA has many … current capital plans for potential savings and prioritize new projects based on strategic goals and objectives, costs … improvements according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… programs receiving property tax exemptions of up to 80% for which they may be ineligible, according to an audit by New … Finds Properties in Forest Protection Program That Dont Qualify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesManagement of Energy Consumption (2011-S-4), 90-Day Response
To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) officials have been effectively managing their agency's energy consumption. The audit covers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-11s4-response.pdfRockland County – Court and Trust Funds (2019M-45)
Determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period 01/01/2013 - 08/15/18
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/rockland-45.pdfFederal Tax Reform? What's at Stake for New Yorkers, July 2017
The President and the Congress are considering major changes to the federal tax code that would have significant implications for New York.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/federal-tax-reform-2017.pdfNew York City School-Based Health Centers: Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies (2013-S-34)
To determine whether New York City School-Based Health Center (SBHC or Center) facilities have implemented proper controls over their medications and related
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s34.pdfSelected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up) (2013-F-4)
We have followed up on the actions Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) officials took to implement the recommendations contained in our audit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f4.pdfMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider
… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid made inappropriate payments to a transportation provider. The audit covered the period … whichever is later. Providers are required to readily have records accessible for authorized officials for audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-providerComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up) (2015-F-25) An initial … that Medicaid made improper payments totaling $94,460 to Davis Ethical Pharmacy. Auditors determined that Davis Ethical likely fabricated nearly all of the improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… last year, but its capital program for maintaining and upgrading the regional transit system faces significant … critical to winning riders back to public transportation and increasing fare revenue. When capital projects are delayed, repairs and upgrades are put off, causing parts of the system to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-fundingContract Advisory No. 20
… transactional information are included and asked to write in any missing fields and/or transactional information. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/20-sfs-92-related-issues-contract-single-transaction-summary-sts-and-ac-340-sDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… limit,” said DiNapoli. “Although district administrators and school boards have been reluctant to exceed the tax cap, … May 17. Since it is still early in both the school budget and state budget processes, districts can still modify their … the state’s school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four city school districts) will have about $308 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capPassenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… Office of General Services (OGS) has taken to manage the State’s passenger vehicle fleet, and to determine whether … pursuant to Executive Order No. 4 to review and assess New York State government with the goal of saving taxpayer money, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementTreasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, … here, the people of Mahopac and its volunteer firefighters have suffered specifically and directly, having lost almost … to save people’s homes and lives. He allegedly embezzled millions of dollars in money that could have gone to help the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges stemming from an audit and … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Morton Kramer agreed to pay $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement … Kramer will serve five years on probation and will have to divest his ownership of IncludEd. DiNapoli’s audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesFederal Funds to New York City: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), distributes federal funding to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-I-grants-to-local-educational-agencies.pdf