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Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Arden Hill Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (2012-S-54)
We audited selected claim payments made by Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to Arden Hill Hospital (Arden Hill) on behalf of the New York State Health Insur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s54.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments … The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026New York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… as: 14,144 assaults (44.1 percent of incidents), 7,006 alcohol or drugs, 5,464 weapons possession, 4,583 sexual … students. Both had higher shares of incidents involving alcohol and drugs, as well as weapons possessions. The large …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearOversight of Construction Management Contracts (2020-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet contract terms and requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s43-response.pdfCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the premier mobility provider in the Capital Region, providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsLife Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… with utilities and payroll expenses, $672 in ineligible graduation gifts to students, and $310 in food provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/17/life-skills-home-training-tutorial-program-preschoolers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-costNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… management, housing referrals, placement services, and on-site medical and mental health services for women with … Procedures Manual (Cost Manual), and the Tillary contract. Key Findings DHS is not effectively monitoring its contract … 155,760 meals (valued at $444,690) over the audit period. Key Recommendations Review and recover, as appropriate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteOversight of Food Service Establishments
… whether the Department of Health adequately monitors designated health departments’ oversight of food service … and Mental Hygiene, and Department district offices as designated health departments. These departments are … food-related complaints against Establishments to their designated health department. The Department requires each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsBrooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)
… whether the Brooktondale Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured purchases and disbursements were proper and supported. Audit Results … supported. We reviewed 39 disbursements totaling $119,590 of the 304 disbursements totaling $826,000 paid during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/14/brooktondale-fire-district-purchases-and-disbursements-2021m-18DiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… them for the jobs that are most needed or pay the best. My auditors found numerous ways in which the State Education … or best-paying. Department of Labor (DOL) statistics show 41 percent of CTE programs approved by SED are providing … are performing. In the 2015-16 school year, SED records show 121,305 high school students in grades 9-12 participated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… pleas before Honorable Andra Ackerman in Albany County Court. Mahtani’s sentencing is set for Aug. 20 and Melwani’s … million in 2018. In February 2021, Melwani transferred the property to Mahtani, but in August 2021, they filed papers … for a period of time in which the two jointly owned the property. As a result, Mahtani was issued $90,000 in ERAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsOversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… specific trip information, such as date and time of use, driver, occupants, and purpose of the trip. We issued our … vehicles are being operated safely by employees with valid driver licenses. Our audit covered the period of April 1, … assigned to transport clients, despite having suspended driver licenses. In addition, repairs related to manufacturer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38)
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these initiatives could be achieved. We also determined whether NYPA’s EVolve NY program met its initial ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38.pdfGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsWestern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Budget Transfers and Confirming Purchase Orders (2016M-218)
… 1, 2014 through November 30, 2015. Background The Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is … approximately 93,000 students in the western area of Suffolk County. BOCES is governed by a seven-member Board of … Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/30/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-budget-transfers-andTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… No. 7 provides garbage collection and recycling pickup services to households and businesses in parts of the Town of … sufficient controls over the procurement of professional services. Key Recommendations Discontinue making deferred … include the use of competition when procuring professional services and enter into written agreements with all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingTown of Inlet – Capital Project Accounting and Internal Controls Over Cottage Rental Receipts (2015M-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the accounting for capital projects was accurate and complete and if … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the accounting for capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-inlet-capital-project-accounting-and-internal-controls-over-cottage-rentalTown of Hempstead – Procurement (2022M-63)
Determine if Town of Hempstead (Town) officials used competitive methods when procuring professional services and purchases subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hempstead-town-2022-63.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26)
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26.pdfAdministration of Tenant Complaints (2013-S-72)
To determine whether New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant complaints in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s72.pdf