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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… our state pension system from waste and abuse.” This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of Operation … the New York State and Local Retirement System. The case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Christopher … the Public Integrity Bureau. The Public Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village of … on net assets to fund budget shortfalls, the department is not adopting structurally balanced budgets and is instead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXVII.3 Lapsing Transaction Deadlines – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… P-Card reconciliation using an appropriation which is lapsing can be performed up until the published deadline. … the published lapse date, and if a lapsing appropriation is used, will fail budget check at that time. All … last day interagency vouchers will be paid before lapsing is on the published deadline. Payment of interagency vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii3-lapsing-transaction-deadlinesDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… group homes across eight counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to … local retailers and, six months later, from Finger Lakes Home Supply (Home Supply) without competitive bidding. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyNursing Home Surveillance
… in improving the quality of care and safety in nursing homes. This audit covers the period January 1, 2012 through … Background The Department, through its Division of Nursing Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with … (Division), is responsible for ensuring nursing homes comply with federal and State regulations, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/nursing-home-surveillancePublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… schools. Ensuring the safety of those students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high priority for DoE and for … summaries and submits its reportable incidents to SED by September 30 of each year. SED uses this VADIR data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan
… disturbances. To carry out its mission, OMH operates psychiatric centers across the State and regulates, … the capacity at its inpatient facilities and provide services in lower-cost, more accessible community-based … by further developing and enhancing community-based services (CBS) in the State. Under the Plan, OMH reinvests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-planNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether CVS Health paid pharmacy claims for Empire Plan members who … of Civil Service (Civil Service) has contracted with CVS Health to administer the prescription drug program. From January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2019, CVS Health processed and paid over 100 million pharmacy drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligibleEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam,telecommunications, and water services for New … the statutory authority to pursue civil penalties against gas and electric utilities. The Department’s responsibilities … Additionally, the Department monitors major electric and gas utilities’ performance related to benchmarks set in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsUCP of Niagara County d.b.a. Empower – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… years ended June 30, 2020. About the Program Empower is a not-for-profit special education provider located in … Falls that serves students in Niagara County. Empower is an affiliate of the Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State. Empower is authorized by SED to provide education services—Preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/21/ucp-niagara-county-dba-empower-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account
… mat, a cooking apron, and toys) totaling $2,512 and restaurant payments totaling $1,723, including a single payment of $1,149 at one restaurant. This Board-held account was not included on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Services Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services … Local Districts of Social Services and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Department of Human Services, responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Follow-Up)
… Rail Car Project Management (Report 2020-S-50 ). About the Program The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a … revenue service on September 11, 2019. The project is funded through MTA’s capital program, with the base order of 92 cars funded by $354.8 million from the 2010-2014 Capital Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-management-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… periods that shelters must hold seized dogs, known as the redemption period, during which time the dog may be redeemed … be held is five days. Dogs that are not claimed during the redemption period are put up for adoption, transferred to … fed, and watered and receive proper care for the redemption period. Department guidelines specify that seized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… four letter reports to the following entities: the City of Buffalo (Buffalo) and the Buffalo Firefighters Two Percent Fund … fire department membership or fire companies providing the service. Key Findings While all six entities had a process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5City of Lockport – Budget Review (B21-1-9)
… contingency appropriations are adequate if unanticipated retirements occur. Be mindful of the legal requirement to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/05/city-lockport-budget-review-b21-1-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Belfast … against quotes, bids or government contracts, and there is no policy that requires that these documents be attached … to a practice of overestimating appropriations. This trend is projected to continue through 2015-16. Once the unused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Caledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… and reports to detect discrepancies. The Department is composed of volunteer members and is governed by its bylaws and seven-member Board. The Board is responsible for managing the Department’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District , Town of DeKalb , Town of Hartford , Town of Taylor and the West Hempstead Water District . "In today's … Fire District Town of DeKalb Town of Hartford Town of Taylor and the West Hempstead Water District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… The coronavirus pandemic has caused extraordinary economic … in New York with punishing, still-evolving impacts on public health, jobs, the economy and state finances. As a … be as much as $9 billion to $10 billion, depending largely on how many taxpayers choose to delay their filings. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-finances