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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… toward the collective 20 percent energy reduction. In a follow-up, auditors found OGS has made significant … Many of the overpayments occurred because the DOH did not have a process to identify and track Medicaid recipients … The department monitored traffic flow at intersections, but did not address the concerns of the public and officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… sector employment. DiNapoli estimates that nearly 1 in 10 jobs in the city are either directly or indirectly associated … in New York City’s securities industry increased by 2,100 jobs to 182,100. The industry has added jobs in five of the past six years, increasing employment by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… strategic plan recommended by Comptroller DiNapoli. Their full response is included in the complete audit. Read the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsArea #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… and designing firewall rules that effectively address a local government’s or school’s needs are critical to … is the process of monitoring the events occurring in a computer system or network and analyzing them for signs … review of network activity even with an automated IDS in place. When a security violation occurs, appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) contracts at around 20 percent, lower than the target set in statute … In 2011, DiNapoli issued a report on MWBE reporting at the MTA and found that the authority had not shown its … Auditors also found the authority’s annual goals at times failed to include information from all of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of Cooperative Educational Services , Raquette Lake Union Free School District and the Western Suffolk Board of … with approval contracts or agreements. Raquette Lake Union Free School District – Monitoring Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCanajoharie Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-170)
… unnecessary fees, if fuel was purchased through the Office of General Services (OGS) fuel card services contract during … records prevented us from determining the total amount of high-credit risk fees paid. Key Recommendations Solicit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/canajoharie-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-170Village of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… Findings The Justices did not provide adequate oversight of Court operations. As a result, errors and irregularities … office were altered. There was a cash shortage of $2,096. The Senior Court Clerk deposited 12 personal checks totaling $2,096 in place of missing cash. The Senior Court Clerk deposited receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56Greenville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-156)
Determine whether Greenville Central School District District officials established adequate network user account controls to prevent unauthorized use or access
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/greenville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-156Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its … not: Ensure required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included … Update the procurement policy to address the procurement of professional services and ensure competition is obtained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143East Quogue Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-78)
… claims auditor. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of each claim before authorizing payment to ensure it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-78Johnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)
… and collections and disbursements were properly accounted for. Key Findings Collections totaling $26,598 for 10 fundraising activities were not supported by adequate … funds spent are supported by adequate documentation and for appropriate purposes. Prepare check disbursements only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/01/johnsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2018mTown of Van Etten - Procurement and Supervisor's Fiscal Oversight (2019M-111)
… services. The Supervisor did not provide oversight of the bookkeeper’s recordkeeping and reporting of financial activity. Key Recommendations Ensure officials … when making purchases. Provide adequate oversight of the bookkeeper. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/16/town-van-etten-procurement-and-supervisors-fiscal-oversight-2019m-111Medicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) has provided adequate oversight of Medicaid managed care provider networks to ensure cost … Program DOH administers New York’s Medicaid program. Most of the State’s Medicaid members receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksOpinion 2006-7
… to replace vehicles and the service provider’s need for new and different or additional equipment (1980 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-7Opinion 88-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … for housing authority employees) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Insurance (joint agreement between municipality and public … pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement (see Teachers Association, Central H.S. District No. 3 v Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Opinion 89-34
… records for highway vehicles (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-904, p 212). Further, pursuant to Highway Law, §142(3), the … use of town moneys and property (1979 Opns St Comp, No. 79-134, p 25; 1969 Opns St Comp, No. 69-235, unreported; 1968 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34DiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… and “events.” Episodes are weather patterns that generally affect a region of the state, while events are recorded as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyOpinion 97-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit as a result of that contract. That interest is prohibited if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1821
… remains in the lower graded position for at least six (6) full pay periods; and The promotion was temporary and the … listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet . The form may be duplicated if additional copies are needed. Add … in Work Schedule (VRWS) on 03/31/2020 receive the full LLS payment amount based on the employee’s increment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1821-april-2020-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sum