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NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in state assistance, potential federal budget cuts and slower … York City Mayors preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced but there are risks including proposed drops in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… progress made. Still, there is much work to be done. The challenge for the state is to align spending with revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… literacy reportedly not having 3 months of emergency funds vs. 58% for those with lower financial literacy. Similarly, … only the minimum balance within the previous 12 months, vs. 46% for those with lower financial literacy. In 2021, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… Objective To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking … 1, 2014 through August 9, 2018. About the Program The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) was … consent. Its area of jurisdiction is called the Port District, a region within a radius of approximately 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceMarie Pense Center, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
To determine whether the costs reported by Marie Pense Center LLC on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable necessary directly
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/marie-pense-center-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… fiscal years 2024 through 2026 and about $4 billion in FY 2027. Still, the city projects budget gaps of $4.2 billion in … 2025, $5.9 billion in FY 2026 and nearly $7 billion in FY 2027. As a share of city fund revenues, these out-year gaps … city has set aside an additional $16 billion through FY 2027 for these costs, which increased out-year gaps but also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial … capitation payments to Plans for recipients who were no longer enrolled in the Plans. The audit covered the period … Medicaid Program - Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-care-partial-capitationContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… employing OMH consumers. Under the New York State Labor Law, contractors must pay prevailing wages for the locality where the work is … in the employee category covered by the prevailing wage law. OMH is required to monitor that its contractor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Report 2012-S-27). Background Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are … report, which was issued on July 9, 2013, identified $7.3 million in Medicaid overpayments. Most of the overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… in the best value for the lowest cost. The audit covered bus purchases from January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. … has seven operating constituent agencies; two of them, MTA Bus and New York City Transit, provide bus service. In 2008, … about 5,585 buses operating out of 28 depots and serviced at two maintenance facilities. Officials explained that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention (Report 2017-N-2 ). About the Program … 23, 2019, 814 temporary nurses. As a condition of their hiring, Health and Hospitals requires that nurse candidates … to ensure they are in compliance with relevant hiring policies and procedures, including fingerprinting. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retention-followBehavior Analysts of New York, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the reporting period ended June 30, 2015, we identified $2,082 in reported costs that did not comply with SED … and are therefore not eligible for reimbursement. The $2,082 included $1,134 in personal service costs that either exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/31/behavior-analysts-new-york-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)
… did not maintain adequate control over the Town’s accounting records and did not adequately contract for and … of the records and reports of the Supervisor and Town Clerk. Key Recommendations Establish written policies and … to ensure its staff maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting and ensure that financial records are maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181Town of Hopewell – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-231)
… 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013. Background The Town of Hopewell is located in Ontario County. The Town is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/10/town-hopewell-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-231Caledonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-102-F)
… | [read complete 2024 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Caledonia Joint Fire District’s (District) progress, as … The purpose of our review was to assess the Caledonia Joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/caledonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-102-fRenewable Electricity in New York State
To carry out the goals and directives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York is pursuing an aggressive campaign to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to levels identified by climate scientists as necessary to limit the most dangerous impacts of climate change.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/renewable-electricity-in-nys.pdfDepartment of Environmental Conservation: Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (2020-S-51) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the Sta
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s51-response.pdfMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (2020-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n7.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… The state Department of Labor is falling short in enforcing New York’s laws to protect … One performer, who obtained a temporary permit which is only valid for 15 days, had 19 deposits into the trust … $25,000. However, the amount owed to most child performers is small, ranging from $1 to $100. The Comptroller's office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is maintaining adequate oversight of residential programs for victims of domestic violence to ensure these programs are operating in compliance … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services is maintaining adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs