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DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts and Spending Outpace Division of Budget's Projections Through December
… (SFY) 2025-26, $2.3 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the … “The state enters the final quarter of the fiscal year in good financial condition,” DiNapoli said. “However, … cuts necessitate a continued bolstering of reserves in order to protect the services New Yorkers rely on.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-and-spending-outpace-division-budgets-projections-through-decemberIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … times for the markets, we will look to act on Kroll’s recommendations and ensure the Fund is well positioned for … In addition, Kroll recommended that the Fund establish a committee or working group to prepare for high-impact, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems because … to complete basic financial functions contributed to Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for … full responses are included in the audit. Audits City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163) Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial … Key Findings Although District officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andDiNapoli 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-perksFairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition and capital improvement project expenditures for the period July 1, 2009, to December … million in professional services for a capital improvement project (CIP), as required by the District’s policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalEast Bloomfield Central School District - Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-68)
… School District (District) officials ensured network and financial software access controls were adequate to protect District information technology (IT) systems and data. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that network and financial software access controls were adequate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-network-and-financial-softwareGrand Island Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-120)
… officials adequately secured access to the network and properly managed user permissions in financial and student information applications. Key Findings District … network or properly manage user permissions in financial and student information applications. In addition to finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/grand-island-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Electronic Records and Reports (2022M-62)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (District) officials … that addressed the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records, as required. Without a secure e-record storage … that addresses the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-electronic-records-andDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… of dollars because of the COVID-19 crisis and needs to find cost savings wherever it can,” DiNapoli said. … totaled about $67.4 billion. Medicaid Program: Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care DOH uses two methods to pay health care providers for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS), where DOH pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… Dynamics Corporation, Domino's Pizza, Inc, and American Electric Power Company, Inc. Environmental Justice Reporting … an IEA NZE scenario analysis of both Duke Energy’s electric and natural gas distribution businesses by the end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… disbursements were properly authorized, supported and for valid purposes. Key Findings Although the tested disbursements were for valid purposes, LDC officials did not always ensure they … detailing the services to be provided and the basis for the payment. Paid payroll processing fees totaling $2,473 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… in Use of Telehealth Services Among Medicaid and Child Health Plus Beneficiaries in New York The COVID-19 pandemic … through electronic communication to improve a patient’s health.” Often, these services are performed through live … data on telehealth visits performed across all provider and service categories are unavailable, CMS data on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… Savings Program. The legislation was sponsored by Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) and Assemblywoman … Thomas DiNapoli, Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, Senator David Carlucci and others who worked to make the NY ABLE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
New York Citys worldrenowned arts entertainment and recreation sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the citys economy due to the COVID19 pandemic as employment declined by 66 percent over a one year period ending in December 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… revenue without which the fund balance deficit would have been even greater. The Board failed to audit all claims as … regarding standards for computer use, remote access, breach notification, data backup, and disaster recovery. Key … equipment and systems, user access rights, remote access, breach notification, data backup and disaster recovery. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationVillage of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Background The Village of Castleton-on-Hudson is located in the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… in New York The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan program administered by the U.S. Small Business … qualified expenses, such as rent and utility payments. The loan can be forgiven if the business maintains employment … levels and meets other conditions, essentially turning the loan into a grant. The program was initially funded at $349 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021Town of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… Finance Department, the backups are not taken offsite to a secure location because Town officials have not established … the media used for backups to be encrypted and stored in a secure location. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement of professional services and maintenance of fuel … year were $27,514,724. Key Findings The Board-adopted procurement policy does not require the use of competitive … written contracts or detailed Board resolutions for these professionals to establish the services to be provided or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246