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Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (2017-S-60)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately monitors selected high-technology economic development programs and projects it oversees and whether these projects are achieving the intended employment goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s60-response.pdfDanby Fire District – Claims Audit (2020M-149)
Determine whether the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) of the Danby Fire District (District) adequately audited claims to ensure purchases had supporting documentation and were proper District expenditures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/danby-district-2020-149.pdfImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up) (2020-F-8) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2017-S-74).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f8-response.pdfPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (2019-S-15)
To determine whether the Department of Health is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s15.pdfCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7.pdfMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up) (2018-F-26)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Report 2013-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f26.pdfRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up) (2018-F-25)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (2016-S-71).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f25.pdfExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up) (Report 2024-F-18)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Report 2021-S-36).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f18.pdfManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up) (2024-F-4) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Report 2020-S-59).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f4-response.pdfVoluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) Instructions
Use the new reduced reach back period on all VCAs signed after January 1, 2017. Reduce the reach back on any General Ledger type property, to property first rep
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/vca-instructions.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System – 2022-23 School Districts in Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 12/29/2023) from ST-3 reports submitted by school districts to the State Education Department.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2023-schools-stressed.pdfDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… said DiNapoli. “IDAs are leveraging tax breaks in exchange for long-term jobs and future revenue for their communities, but without adequate safeguards in … of the state Legislature and, if signed into law by the Governor, will address many of the concerns raised in audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… "The Governor put forth an Executive Budget proposal to tackle the serious, unprecedented issues facing New York state over the coming year, including multiple … to the state’s financial picture. There is no doubt that New York state faces many challenges ahead. While personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalOpinion 93-7
… CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (service of legal process) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A contract to engage the services of a firm to serve legal process is not exempt from competitive bidding … ask whether a county contract to engage a firm to serve legal process on behalf of the county is exempt from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7Opinion 91-42
… fiscal officer of the village and that it shall be his or her responsibility to have custody of all moneys belonging to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) made errors and overrode applicant scores when it distributed low-cost power to companies, according to … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found NYPA overstated the number of jobs retained under the ReCharge NY program by … The New York Power Authority NYPA made errors and overrode …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the … Date(s) Immediately Background Pursuant to the Division of the Budget (DOB) Bulletin D-1126 issued 11/6/09, agencies … page using the new Reason Code BDA and the effective date of the transaction. The incumbent will not be updated. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaOpinion 90-4
… ask whether, assuming that the village is authorized to do the work, bonds may be issued to finance the cost of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 94-14
… of the project outside the municipality must be contiguous with the portion of the project inside the municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-14DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October to December) will be available in January. Table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-november