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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 92-16
… a portion of his or her home as an office in connection with the performance of his or her official town duties. A … lease office space from the private volunteer fire company with which the town has a contract for fire protection on … and 220(3) do not provide any restriction or limitation with respect to who the lessor of the property may be. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16DiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… the continued influx of asylum seekers, elevated demand for city programs and a declining surplus demand preparation … ahead,” DiNapoli said. “Consistent underbudgeting for known spending risks such as educational programming, … and the city continues to bear the majority of the burden for the significant cost of helping asylum seekers. The city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainErie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Boards of Cooperative Educational Services – Building Access Badge Accounts (2024M-60)
… and appropriateness of access. BOCES officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/08/16/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-boards-cooperative-educational-services-buildingOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (2020-S-64) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet their ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s64-response.pdfOpinion 94-29
… to a fee of two hundred fifty dollars, payable in advance. With respect to juvenile delinquent proceedings, you suggest … to the fees imposed by section 8022 on civil appeals. With regard to the imposition of the fee in the case of a … If the spouse proceeded as a "poor person" in accordance with section 1101 of the CPLR, he or she would be exempted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Housing Authority (WCHA) Executive Director Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine … critical taxpayer money that was intended to benefit elderly and-low-income families in our communities," said … of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000Medicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… through December 2023. About the Program DOH administers New York’s Medicaid program. Most of the State’s Medicaid members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its … equal to or greater than $250,000. MTA’s Office of Construction Oversight is responsible for oversight of MTA … must adhere to the Guidelines. The Assistant Director of Construction Oversight chairs the ACE Committee, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… Complaints are rated on a scale of priority 1 to 4, with "priority 1" being the most serious. SED receives about … priority 1 cases are typically the most difficult cases with obstacles including a lack of available records or ongoing criminal investigations with which SED cannot interfere. DiNapoli's auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from … plan is the organization’s recovery strategy. It can include, among other items deemed necessary by the … There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-303
… Law and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the total … year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge or Justice serves the entire year at one salary; or The … adjustment in the final paycheck of the year provided the Judge or Justice’s statutory salary is not evenly divisible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-303-2021-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… number of jobs, businesses and people living in Washington Heights and Inwood have reached record levels, but low … “It’s exciting to see the gains that the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods have made so far,” said … is invaluable to promoting economic growth in Washington Heights and Inwood. This report will help us better address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… money." On June 8, 2018, Arkady Goldin pleaded guilty to Health Care Fraud in the Second Degree, a class C felony, and … into an unlawful kickback arrangement with a former hospital employee to steer prescriptions to Value. As part of … Olga Sunitsky, under the supervision of MFCU NYC Regional Chief Auditor Thomasina Smith. Investigative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerState Police Bulletin No. SP-254
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2023 and 2024 retroactive increases to the Holiday Bonus Payment, and … (NYSPIA), provides for an increase to the 2023 and 2024 annual holiday compensation payment. Effective Dates: The 2023 and 2024 retroactive State Police Bonus Payment will be processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-254-retroactive-2023-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-stateAssessment of New York State Thruway Authority Finances and Proposed Toll Increase
The New York State Thruway is a central element of the State’s transportation network, serving as a critical component of the State’s economy and as a resource for millions of commuters, visitors, and businesses that rely on it to traverse the State safely and efficiently.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/assessment-thruway-authority-finances-toll-increase.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdfCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2019-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s70-response.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29-response.pdfEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdf