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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia, and the New York Guard. An audit issued in 2020 found numerous weaknesses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
… and locally funded program that provides a wide range of health care services to those who are economically … and/or have special health care needs. The Department of Health (Department) administers the Medicaid program in … The payments were inappropriate because the costs of the services were already included in Medicaid’s payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… and real estate (20 percent). Outside of New York City, IDAs in 2017 reported: All seven upstate regions had … with the Capital District adding the most (22,987). Long Island led the downstate regions with nearly 47,000 jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… hide its non-compliance with state law by misrepresenting hours worked and rates paid in certified payrolls it … found the contractor was also paying employees for fewer hours than they actually worked and told employees to submit … believe that employees may have been paid for fewer hours than they actually worked January 20, to March 14 this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers
… Medicaid program by January 1, 2018 (with the exception of certain provider types). Through the screening and … care services and payments to providers. Key Findings Our audit found DOH does not monitor encounter claims to … (such as notification of providers who are not enrolled), our audit found weaknesses in these controls. These problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/04/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-unenrolled-providersOpinion 88-41
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Towns (authority to conduct fire … it is also well settled that, subject to applicable civil service requirements, a municipality may contract with … p 41). September 6, 1988 James J. Kelleher, Esq., Town Attorney Town of West Seneca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41State Agencies Bulletin No. 1845
… Alternatively, the employee can use New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO) to stop New York City withholding. Once the … Alternatively, the employee can use New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO) to start New York City withholding. If an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1845-correction-employee-addresses-and-local-tax-dataUCPA of Cayuga County d.b.a. E. John Gavras Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… claimed on the Gavras Center’s CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2020. About the Program The Gavras Center is a … reports to SED on its annual CFRs. For the 3 fiscal years ended June 30, 2021, the Gavras Center reported approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/ucpa-cayuga-county-dba-e-john-gavras-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualI.3 Guide to Financial Operations Account Codes Procedure – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… Codes – Uses and Descriptions contains information and details regarding State accounting codes. This chapter … Codes Uses and Descriptions contains information and details regarding State accounting codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i3-guide-financial-operations-account-codes-procedureDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… pre-pandemic levels. Restaurants As of March 2023, the restaurant sector has recovered 95.5% of pre-pandemic jobs, … level in 2019. Workers continue to return to the office, with the latest data showing an office occupancy rate of … Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Construction Office Restaurant Retail Securities Tourism Industry Sector Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsOpinion 2005-5
… when employer contribution to retirement system for the next subordinate officer is increased) GENERAL … New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System for the plan of which the next subordinate police officer in … is in reply to your inquiry concerning the requirements for compensating a village police chief under General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Oversight of the Nourish New York Program (2022-S-33) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Department of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the program for farmers and connects citizens across the State to surplus agricultural products.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s33-response-DOH.pdfOversight of the Nourish New York Program (2022-S-33) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Department of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the program for farmers and connects citizens across the State to surplus agricultural products.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s33-response.pdfFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Over the last year, the fiscal position of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has deteriorated, as the trajectory of ridership has ebbed closer to the low end of the agency’s forecasted range.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2023.pdfLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfLifeline Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. During the 2014-15 school year, … served about 52 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students to Lifeline and pays for … and their children to Lifeline for evaluations, $5,091 in food for staff, $1,445 in gift cards, $1,408 for lobbying, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/lifeline-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 90-61
… (authority to impose benefit assessments in water supply district) -- Water Supply Districts (authority to impose benefit assessments) WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Supply Districts … establishing and of operating and maintaining a town water supply district must be assessed only on an ad valorem basis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Proactive Cybersecurity Steps for Local Governments and Schools – Part 1
This webinar will walk through proactive steps that local government and school officials should take, and demonstrate how those steps can help thwart ransomware attacks at five key points during a typical ransomware attack.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/proactive-cybersecurity-steps-part1-101123.pdfOversight of the Early Intervention Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of the Early Intervention Program (Report 2021-S-25).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f3.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued. Argyle … District – Medicaid Reimbursements (Washington County) The district did not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by … claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. The district lacked adequate procedures to ensure Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0