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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… initial audit issued in May 2014 found that HRA applied a fair and consistent assessment process when determining … and costly, and in some cases unnecessary, OTDA Fair Hearings. Auditors also found that OTDA's closed-case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… for a non-school related fundraiser for a purported charity run by former Utica mayor and school board president Louis LaPolla. Fundraiser fliers for the charity were inserted by school district employees during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kVI.4 Reappropriations Overview – VI. Budgets
… is from April 1st – March 31st of the fiscal year plus the carryover period. The life of SUNY and CUNY state … is from July 1st to June 30th of the fiscal year plus the carryover period. Two-year appropriations generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi4-reappropriations-overviewOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of … Program. Our audit covers the period August 15, 2010 to May 19, 2015. Background In New York, Driving While … If a person is convicted of DWI, the offender is subject to a range of sanctions, including license suspension or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedMiddlesex Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-130)
… and creates missed opportunities to identify and remedy fiscal concerns. The Treasurer joined the District in October 2018 and serves as the District’s chief fiscal officer. The Treasurer is responsible for the custody, … did not prepare and file the District’s AFRs with OSC for fiscal years 2018 through 2024 in a timely manner (Figure 1). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-130Annual Wage for New Tier 6 Employees
… Wage In order to ensure the correct contribution rates are applied to the earnings of your Tier 6 employees, it is … employee is expected to earn for the year at the time they are hired. This should include all wage types that will be … pay) Increased hiring rate pay For employees who are hired to work less than full-time, if the employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/annual-wage-new-tier-6-employeesCompliance With Executive Order 111 – Agency Energy Efficiency Goals and Practices
… of their energy consumption by 35 percent as directed by Executive Order 111 (E.O. 111 or the Order) and whether the New York … another 20 percent relative to 2010-2011 levels. NYSERDA's role under this new Order is to assist the ASEs, and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/17/compliance-executive-order-111-agency-energy-efficiency-goals-and-practicesState Police Disability (Section 363-b) – State Police Plan
State Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 5 and 6 members under Sections 381b State Police Disability Section 363b
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-disability-section-363-bReal Property Tax Cap Information - Glossary
… local governments are permitted to increase their real property tax levies. Either two percent or inflation, … Real Property Tax Cap Information Glossary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-information-glossaryJoin Our Team as a State Program Examiner!
… Parental Leave Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax savings options for health and dependent care. Annual Paid Time Off: … the pension system after five years. Deferred compensation options are available. Career Development Opportunities: A … Tuition assistance available contingent upon contract negotiations. A hybrid work environment with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/sgaXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during … should be removed no later than the employee’s last day of employment. For any questions relating to the lock or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesXII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides agencies with guidance regarding a proper … Invoice Date; Unique invoice number as described in Section 5.B – Unique Invoice Number Requirements of this … This section provides agencies with guidance regarding a proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… coordinate veterans' health care benefits provided through Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). … through October 31, 2013. Background Many of New York's Medicaid recipients are veterans. During the five-year period ending March 31, 2013, New York's Medicaid program reimbursed health care providers $3.47 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid hospital claims for members who were not eligible. The audit … with Empire BlueCross (Empire) to administer the plan’s hospital benefits. From January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018, Empire processed and paid about 6 million hospital claims totaling $13 billion. A coordinated effort is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Allegany-Limestone Central School District , Cassadaga … and the Laurens Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As of June 30, 2017, unrestricted fund balance totaled more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… in May 2020, a declaration of its “solidarity with the Black community—our employees, customers, and partners—in the … that Amazon: Paid low wages to its disproportionately Black and Latino warehouse employees, who have contended with … division, discriminated against employees for wearing Black Lives Matter masks on the job. Inconsistently enforced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… Weeden Wetmore and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village … for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between … Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said, “This arrest should serve as a reminder that those who choose to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2017
… can be released. Background: When a passed budget is in place, OSC transmits the electronic direct deposit file on … 30, 2022, OSC is not permitted to distribute funds dated in the new fiscal year until the Legislature passes and the … Therefore, it is possible that there will be a delay in OSC’s ability to transmit the electronic file on Monday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2017-paycheck-distribution-april-7-2022-institution-cycle-paychecksNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… have implemented proper controls over their medications and related supplies. Our audit covered the period July 1, … health care alternative for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students in low-income, high-risk … medical facilities (e.g., hospitals, diagnostic and treatment centers, and community organizations) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… events, including the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, along with increased political polarization, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-political