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DiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… at the request of the State Comptroller that will help ease the financial difficulties facing local governments … said. “This legislation, proposed by my office, will help ease the burdens they will face until our economy fully … This package of local fiscal flexibility measures will help city and village officials work their way through these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed an audit of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 , Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Fishkill , … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Administration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… whether the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) properly awarded, extended, and renewed non-competitive … contracts with vendors. We also assessed the adequacy of ACS's monitoring of contractor services. The audit covered … years ended June 30, 2013. Background The mission of ACS is to protect and promote the safety and well-being of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… equipment to register with the Department, pay a one-time registration fee of $5,000, and then annually submit a report … other manufacturers. Each collective must pay a $10,000 registration fee. The Department is required to deposit all … the Fund. The Department collected a total of $371,000 in registration fees from 116 manufacturers, eight collectives, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… and subsequently maintained by the respective managing agents. As vacancies occur, applicants should be selected in … submitted to HPD for approval by the respective managing agents. We observed inconsistencies in the methods used by … HPD did not adequately monitor building managing agents, nor did they take corrective actions, when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsFood Safety Monitoring
… monitors the processing, distribution and sale of food products in New York State. The audit covers the period April … monitors the processing distribution and sale of food products in New Yo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoringPost-Retirement Reporting
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services that employ public retirees report to NYSLRS through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/post-retirement-reportingNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved … 2016 through November 2021. About the Program In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband Program (Program). The goal of the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… failed to properly report correct patient discharge codes on inpatient claims. The audit covered the period from … inpatient stay, the hospital reports certain information on its claims, such as the patient’s diagnoses and services … because payments may vary significantly depending on whether a patient is transferred or discharged. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… for overseeing three types of casinos in the State: commercial, video lottery terminal (VLT),¹ and Class III tribe/nation (tribe/nation). Commercial and VLT casinos are required to remit a percentage … arise. We found that, while the Commission is adequately monitoring commercial, VLT, and tribe/nation casinos to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collectionsEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… a collection case. Collection actions may include filing a warrant, serving a levy (a legal seizure of property), and … the top 250 individual and top 250 business tax debtors for whom it filed at least one warrant in the prior 12 … of the five collection steps we tested: using applicable search tools to identify taxpayer resources that might be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Sales Tax Vendor Registration … and imposed by localities and range from 3% to 4.875%, and in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District at … The use tax is imposed on taxable items or services used in New York when a sales tax has not been paid. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 798
… payments. Affected Employees Eligible DMNA employees in the following titles: Airport Firefighter Apprentice … Inspector Effective Date(s) This payment will be included in the regular paychecks dated April 16, 2008 (Pay Period … is provided. Eligibility Criteria and Payment As indicated in the February 20, 2008 GOER memo, the payment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/798-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformState Agencies Bulletin No. 854
… payments. Affected Employees Eligible DMNA employees in the following titles: Airport Firefighter Apprentice … Inspector Effective Date(s) This payment will be included in the regular paychecks dated December 10, 2008 (Pay Period … is provided. Eligibility Criteria and Payment As indicated in the October 17, 2008 GOER memo, the payment to individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/854-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformChenango Valley Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-162-F)
… District’s (District) progress, as of November 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Chenango Valley Central School District – … Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-162), released in June 2023. The audit determined that District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/24/chenango-valley-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-162-fState Agencies Bulletin No. 1028
… payments. Affected Employees Eligible DMNA employees in the following titles: Airport Firefighter Apprentice … provided. Effective Date(s) This payment will be included in the regular paychecks dated 11/24/10 (Pay Period 16L) … Eligibility Criteria and Payment Information As indicated in the 10/28/10 GOER memo, the payment to individuals is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1028-2010-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformState Agencies Bulletin No. 939
… payments. Affected Employees Eligible DMNA employees in the following titles: Airport Firefighter Apprentice … provided. Effective Date(s) This payment will be included in the regular paychecks dated December 9, 2009 (Pay Period 17L) Eligibility Criteria and Payment As indicated in the 11/13/09 GOER memo, the payment to individuals is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/939-2009-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… The transaction raises the total commitments of DiNapoli's In-State Private Equity Program (the In-State Program) to … and is always looking for opportunities that meet the Fund's standards of risk and return. Since 2000, the program has … an additional $155 million to target early-stage and seed investment opportunities. The latest $20 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… officials paid the LLC a $500,000 deposit before any renovation work was completed or services rendered. They paid approximately $131,000 in renovation claims to the LLC without adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0