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Loans: Applying and Repaying
… Retirement Online is the fastest and easiest way to apply for a loan with … 14), 5 and 6 1 How much you can borrow The minimum loan is $1,000. If you joined NYSLRS before January 1, 2018: You … percent of your contribution balance or $50,000, whichever is less, minus any outstanding loan balance. You must have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/loans-applying-and-repayingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… through Medicare Advantage Plans. From a judgmental sample of 89 claims identified as high-risk, totaling … incorrect payments. Homes and Community Renewal: Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and … funds and handling uncollectible accounts. Though sample results cannot be projected to the related populations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… through to February 7, 2018. About the Program Transit is the largest public transportation agency in North America … the industry standard for memory capacities for ERUs is 48 hours. Model R142 cars, which comprise a significant … However, for this car class, the ERU’s memory capacity is not up to industry standards. This makes it challenging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsDual Employment
… certain restrictions and approval requirements established in law and civil service regulation. Key Findings Between April … staff who violated time and attendance rules, resulting in improper payments for time not worked. These three cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2DiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… Agency to just maintain the existing infrastructure is $22 billion through the year 2030. The state Department of … that supply residents and businesses with water. It is paid for primarily from fees and property taxes. In … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingHomeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road
… 1, 2015 to September 30, 2018. Background The LIRR is the oldest railroad still operating under its original … Zone. The presence of the homeless at LIRR stations is a growing concern for LIRR customers and staff, and … five-year total of $860,291. As part of its Contract, SUS is responsible for performing outreach services by carrying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/16/homeless-outreach-program-long-island-rail-roadDiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… The neighborhoods of Long Island City (L.I.C.), Sunnyside and Woodside in northwest Queens have their own … Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez said: “Long Island City, Sunnyside, and Woodside truly capture the spirit of New York. … opportunities are shaping and reshaping Long Island City, Sunnyside, and Woodside. These changes have brought energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… Too many seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait lists to get critical … to strengthen its oversight of service providers to ensure seniors are getting the support they depend on in a timely … Too many seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… handles hazardous material emergencies and toxic site remediation, and oversees asbestos monitoring and … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State … is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers over 1.2 million active and … The New York State Health Insurance Program administered by the State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … systems were secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsDalton-Nunda Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-92)
… the Dalton-Nunda Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adopted realistic … $900,000 in fund balance that was not used. As of June 30, 2019, recalculated surplus fund balance exceeded … estimates for revenues, appropriations and the amount of fund balance and reserves needed to fund operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/dalton-nunda-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-92Access-A-Ride Accident Claims (Follow-Up)
… traditional carriers decreased and reliance on the black car services and taxis increased. The number of reported … was an unquantified liability risk associated with black car services and taxis that was expanding and was not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/access-ride-accident-claims-followTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… report – pdf] We also issued 10 individual reports to the following Villages: Almond , Cedarhurst , Copenhagen , … from fewer than 50 residents with a budget of $173,450 to almost 60,000 residents with a budget of $93.8 million. … current and accessible, residents are able to see how their tax dollars are being spent, and they are given the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2DiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… (B&T), NYC Transit Department of Buses (Transit Bus), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) need to improve their … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found a lack of maintenance and inspections of resiliency equipment, and a failure to follow weather alert procedures. “While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsHousing 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 controls to oversee and monitor the federally funded Section 8 Housing … To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal HCR has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… program from Sept. 2017 to Dec. 2019. The program included ticket giveaways for Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and … members, employees and other individuals. The average ticket costs, including the amount spent on concessions, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksTown of Broome – Purchasing and Justice Court (2014M-255)
… 2013 through March 3, 2014. Background The Town of Broome is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately 960. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town … a centralized purchasing function; instead each Department is responsible for making purchases. The Town maintains a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/12/19/town-broome-purchasing-and-justice-court-2014m-255Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, … Rebate Program, which allows states to recover a portion of their Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (2011-S-33). … Medicaid made inappropriate payments to medical providers for services rendered to Medicaid recipients enrolled in a … participating providers that the plans reimburse directly for services provided to enrollees. Medicare Advantage Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-follow