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DiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… New Yorks rural areas feature sprawling open spaces extensive agricultural production and communities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… Objectives To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has established and maintains adequate internal … Voucher Program (HCV), the Section 8 Performance-Based Contract Administration Program (PBCA), and the COVID Rent … To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal HCR has established and maintains adequate internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingTown of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (2014M-255)
… March 3, 2014. Background The Town of Broome is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … The Justice reported collecting approximately $13,750 in fines, fees and surcharges during 2013. Key Findings Town … not ensure that purchases were made at the lowest cost, in compliance with the Town’s procurement policies and used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/12/19/town-broome-purchasing-and-justice-court-2014m-255Homeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road
… we observed the SUS outreach team drive up to a train station parking lot and sit in the vehicle for approximately three minutes prior to leaving. The … the outreach team made this referral without leaving their vehicle. Key Recommendations Develop and establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/16/homeless-outreach-program-long-island-rail-roadDual Employment
… employed at other State or New York City agencies are working their required hours at each job. The audit covered … to get approval before accepting a second job. Second jobs may not interfere with the employee's job … agency, 81 of whom we selected for further review based on several risk factors. Detailed analysis of time sheets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at … July 25, 2012. Background OMH's mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers, focusing on … hope and recovery for adults and children with serious mental illness or emotional disturbances. OMH employs about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… medical services ranging from hospital inpatient care to physician and dental services. Plans are responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… to 46 percent since 2019, the number of villages that do not file their required AFR has grown from six in 2019 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… After two years of extraordinary volatility in state finances, the … the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal stability for the next five years and includes plans to bolster rainy day reserves … After two years of extraordinary volatility in state finances the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planControls Over Equipment (Follow-Up)
… The equipment includes ultrasound machines, vital sign monitors, and laptops. Equipment costing $500 or more must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/20/controls-over-equipment-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… communities. MLTC plans offer a range of services, such as home health care, nursing home care, dentistry, vision care, and durable medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-followDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at least $121,000 on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for … Regional OffTrack Betting Corp OTB spent at least $121000 on tickets to sporting events concerts food and alcohol for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… and one city as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” While no municipalities were in the highest category of “significant … from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The financial landscape for many local governments has improved with the infusion of … planning, that help improve their financial outlook for years down the road.” The latest round of fiscal scores …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesDiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… in northwest Queens have their own distinct personalities, but together they are contributing to the borough’s business … makes clear the remarkable growth Western Queens has seen, but also the ongoing challenges like housing affordability. … as shown in the State Comptroller's Economic Snapshot. But as exciting as that growth has been, it also presents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensDiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… $5 billion in damages to MTA assets, including serious damage to the Queens Midtown Tunnel, the Hugh L. Carey … on Sustainability — to help identify the potential for damage to their transportation systems. B&T officials said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsDalton-Nunda Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-92)
… Key Findings The Board and District officials did not adopt realistic budgets and effectively manage fund balance and reserves. The Board’s actions to manage fund balance were not transparent and made it … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/dalton-nunda-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-92DiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. “New Yorkers are generously … questions about significant problems with the prostate cancer check-off program, found that spending from the six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Psychiatric Institute - Controls Over State Resources (Report 2008-S-145). Background The New York State Psychiatric … of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report Controls Over Computers Report 2008S145 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followTier 2, 3 and 4 Post Retirement Death Benefit - Two Designation of Beneficiaries form (RS4471)
For NYSLRS Tier 2, 3 and 4 retirees to designate a post-retirement death benefit beneficiaries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs4471.pdfDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… New York's water systems may require nearly $40 billion in repairs and improvements over the next two decades, according to a report issued today by … New Yorks water systems may require nearly $40 billion in repairs and improvements over the next two decades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixing