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DiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ventilators and x-ray machines, that now sits unused in storage … across the state, missing recommended maintenance and costing taxpayers storage expenses, according to an audit … sit idle. I urge the Department of Health to develop and execute a strategic plan for the maintenance and use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… to replace its long-troubled Unemployment Insurance (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old … to March 2022. “The state Department of Labor’s antiquated UI system was ill-equipped to handle the challenges posed by … did not heed warnings as far back as 2010 that its UI system was out of date, nor did it address issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudEssex County – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-177)
… audit was to review the financial condition of the County and internal controls over payroll for the period January 1, … Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 39,000. The County is … to finance operations. The County’s enterprise health fund and enterprise refuse and garbage fund were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/15/essex-county-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-177Opinion 88-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. FEES -- Refund (refund by county treasurer of 2% cash bail fee) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties … is required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99m of the General Municipal Law where the defendant in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5)
To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is appropriately allocating, billing, and collecting the expenses of administering the Motor...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s5.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (2018-S-16)
To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s16.pdfOperational Advisory No. 28
… 3 – Lapsing Transaction Deadlines for specific guidance on lapsing deadlines as they apply to specific transactions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/28-guidance-processing-sfs-transactions-production-after-fiscal-year-end-fyeVillage of Farmingdale - Procurement, Claims Audit and Check Signing (2018M-100)
… Village of Farmingdale Procurement Claims Audit and Check Signing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/26/village-farmingdale-procurement-claims-audit-and-check-signing-2018m-100Justice Court Fund - Town and Village Court Revenue Report Data Description
… to prior year distribution Distribution Determination Complex set of State Statutes Uniform Justice Court Act §2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-town-and-village-court-revenue-report-data-descriptionEast Irondequoit Central School District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2019M-132)
… Key Findings The District: Could have saved $14,000 if it used government rates to reimburse for travel expenditures. Could have saved $2,600 on rental cars by using New York State (NYS) contracts. Does not … District officials should use NYS contracts for renting cars. The Board should require proof of attendance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/27/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-conference-and-travelUlster County Community College - Retiree Health Insurance and Payroll (2018M-123)
… and inappropriately paid $2,092 in premiums for two deceased individuals. Segregate payroll duties or perform … insurance accounts. Attempt to recover premiums paid for deceased enrollees from the health insurance provider. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/10/26/ulster-county-community-college-retiree-health-insurance-and-payrollComptroller DiNapoli and Senator Peralta Pen Op-Ed on NYS Dream Act
… P. DiNapoli and state Senator Jose Peralta co-authored an op-ed on the NYS DREAM Act. If passed, the bill would extend … and impact estimates from the 2013 report. To read the op-ed, click here . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-and-senator-peralta-pen-op-ed-nys-dream-actCheektowaga Central School District – Employee Compensation and Benefit Payments (2016M-197)
… fund budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $40.1 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/cheektowaga-central-school-district-employee-compensation-and-benefitOrleans County Soil and Water Conservation District - Claims Audit (2018M-105)
… to determine whether the amount to be paid represents actual and necessary expenditures. Ensure all claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2018/08/03/orleans-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-claims-audit-2018m-105City of Mount Vernon – Building Department Fees and Fines (2014M-65)
… examine the City’s procedures for collecting and enforcing building violation fees and fines for the period January 1, … Findings The City did not resolve more than 80 percent of building violations issued during the audit period. The Law Department did not pursue collection for all unpaid building violation fines. Key Recommendations Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-mount-vernon-building-department-fees-and-fines-2014m-65Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfReport on the Joint Investigation of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency
A joint investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the New Windsor Police Department revealed institutionalized corruption in the administration of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency’s Accelerator Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/joint-investigation-orange-co-ida.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdfLowville Academy and Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-154)
Determine whether claims were adequately documented were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mTown of Penfield – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-39)
… Assess whether the Town of Penfield (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town … Assess whether the Town of Penfield Town officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-penfield-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-39