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Implementation of the Security Guard Act
… Objective To determine whether the Department of State (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing … 2016 to November 23, 2020. About the Program Article 7-A of the General Business Law – referred to as the Security … must file an application with the Department’s Division of Licensing Services (Division) and meet several criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… for the first time since 2012, rising 1.5 percent to 341,908 in 2020, according to preliminary data reported to the State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). … increased for the first time since 2012 rising 15 percent to 341908 in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetySelected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Olympic Regional … (DEC). The Public Authorities Law requires ORDA to develop and implement a plan to maximize year-round utilization of its facilities for … To determine whether the New York State Olympic Regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… experienced staff shortages and high caseloads, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … The audit found that inadequate state oversight led to missed visits and delayed service plans, leaving some … plans. The Office of Children and Family Services needs to strengthen its oversight, so caseworkers have the support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at least $121,000 on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for … DiNapoli urged the OTB to seek reimbursement for tickets and other expenses that were inappropriately handed … New York State Gaming Commission permits giving out free tickets but requires the OTB to submit an annual marketing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… tax forms, but these funds often sit unused, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … Alzheimer’s disease. “New Yorkers are generously giving to causes they care about but the money is piling up for some funds,” DiNapoli said. “It is past time to fix the problems that hinder some check-off programs so we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesDiNapoli: Tax Collections Exceed Projections Through First Half of Fiscal Year
… million higher than the latest projections largely due to strong personal income tax receipts, according to the state monthly cash report and a mid-year report on … settlement dollars. “New York’s cash position continues to improve with higher-than-expected tax collections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collections-exceed-projections-through-first-half-fiscal-yearTown of Windsor – Capital Project (2025M-52)
… – October 24, 2024. We extended our audit period forward to December 31, 2024 to document the change in Town Supervisors (Supervisor). … the Village of Windsor (Village) which requires the Town to separately account for and use the funds of town-wide (TW) … procured the Board may have made material alterations to bid specifications for two other contracts totaling $12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-windsor-capital-project-2025m-52Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Background Medicaid provides health care services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … amount for each Medicare Part C beneficiary every month to companies offering Medicare Advantage plans, and plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claims-followNew NY Broadband Program
… The goal of the Program was to achieve statewide broadband availability by the end of 2018. ESD’s Broadband Program … completed work, and creating a statewide broadband availability map. BPO made a total of 53 Program awards, consisting of 126 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Erie County Medical Center Corporation: Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Report 2016-S-29 ). Background Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) is a public benefit … Authorities Law Section 3626 to manage the Erie County Medical Center health network. ECMCC is the only major public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/employee-incentive-and-bonus-payments-followHandicapped Children’s Association of Southern New York, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-49)
To determine whether the costs reported by Handicapped Children’s Association of Southern New York, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department's ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s49.pdfThe Arc Franklin-Hamilton d.b.a. The Adirondack Arc – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2024-S-32) (180-Day Response)
To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc Franklin-Hamilton d.b.a. The Adirondack Arc (Adirondack) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-24s32-responsesed.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal has established and maintains adequate internal controls to oversee and monitor the federally funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, the Section 8 Performance-Based Contract Administration Program, and the COVID Rent Relief Program to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s28-response1.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (2021-S-10) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has established and maintains adequate internal controls to oversee and monitor the federally funded Community Development Block Grant program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program to ensure they meet requirements, and whether ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s10-response.pdfCharles R. Drew Early Childhood Center, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2024-S-19)
To determine whether the costs reported by Charles R. Drew Early Childhood Center, Inc. (Charles R. Drew) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-24s19.pdfPositive Beginnings, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-45)
To determine whether the costs reported by Positive Beginnings, Inc. (Positive Beginnings) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) RCM ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s45-response.pdfFraud Prevention and Detection
This session will identify steps local officials can take to help detect and prevent fraud and abuse. Participants will learn about the fraud triangle, which consists of common red flags, organizational vulnerabilities to fraud and how to minimize risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fraud-prevention-detection-080724.pdfUCP of Niagara County dba Empower – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2023-S-3)
To determine whether the costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association (UCP) of Niagara County dba Empower (Empower) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFR) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s3.pdfPositive Beginnings, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-45)
To determine whether the costs reported by Positive Beginnings, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s Reimbursable Cost Manual and the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s45.pdf