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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … were not itemized and receipts were not provided to show that purchases were for valid district expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division
… training local officials, assigning fiscal stress scores to local communities, and studying issues facing local … governments. He will direct seven regional offices and a staff of more than 300. “Having served four terms as Ulster … resources are used efficiently and effectively. He is the ideal choice to lead my efforts to hold local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-divisionOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… 1, 2011, to September 7, 2012. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The County is governed by a … provided when the client was at work or school because DSS does not require individuals to submit work schedules. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Voorheesville , Willsboro Fire District and the Town of Wilson . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… to 32,000 homes in Elmont, Franklin Square, North Valley Stream, Garden City South, Lakeview, South Floral Park, West …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Chautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… not enforce collection of water usage billed to Chadwick Bay Intermunicipal Water Works (CBI), resulting in a balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111DiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… one of the biggest commercial districts in the borough — Downtown Brooklyn. Brooklyn’s diverse population contributes … services, construction, dry cleaning and laundromats, nail and beauty salons, retail trade, and professional, scientific, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsOpinion 98-9
… opinion. AMBULANCE DISTRICTS -- Contracts (imposition of charge per call by entity providing service) -- Fees (imposition of charge per call by entity providing service) AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (imposition of charge per call by entity providing service) -- Fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9Cicero Fire District – Financial Condition (2023M-132)
Determine whether the Cicero Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) received adequate financial reports and effectively managed the District’s financial condition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/cicero-fire-district-2023-132.pdfMiddletown No. 1 Fire District – Annual Financial Reports (2020M-160)
Determine whether the Middletown No. 1 Fire District (District) Treasurer filed the required annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/middletown-no1-district-2020-160.pdfFly Creek Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2022M-115)
Determine whether the Fly Creek Fire District’s (District) non-payroll disbursements were supported, for proper District purposes, competitively procured and audited prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/fly-creek-fire-district-2022-115.pdfDiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… New York State Comptroller DiNapoli today released an … Just over 2.3 million people called the Mid-Hudson region home in 2015, concentrated in Westchester County (976,000 - … and bridges. Water infrastructure has also become a major issue in the region, particularly in Rockland and Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… When municipal employees travel on business, such as to … costs and mitigate the risk of fraud. Understand the Risks Your governing board should provide guidance for managing … transportation costs such as tolls, parking and rental car costs A certification statement signed by the employee to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Purpose To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, … costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC … costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center
… Purpose To determine whether Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery … costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-eastern-orange-ambulatory-surgery-centerUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. … costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsArchived: Legislative Session 2015 –2016
… Laws of 2015 – A.7915 (Magnarelli) / S.5867 (Marchione) – To increase the accountability and improve the efficiency and … annual reports relating to the use of such monies. Equal Access to Justice Reporting – Signed into law on November … designated to receive the annual report setting forth how the monies in certain tax check-off funds were used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2015-2016State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… $1,577,821, were billed improperly. Department of Health and Office of the Medicaid Inspector General officials made … partially implementing three of five recommendations and not implementing two. New York State Health Insurance … their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering over 1 million members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… A total of 23 local governments in New York state were designated in fiscal stress for local fiscal years … of stress, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These designations were … (Wyoming), Canton (St. Lawrence), Centerville (Allegany), Kent (Putnam), Louisville (St. Lawrence), Schroeppel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores