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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… is a very time-consuming process and billing frequency for each site is about once a year at most. In addition, the … the next bill is prepared. Auditors reviewed 21 bills for eight sites and found they did not include the most … also looked up the amount of costs incurred but not billed for 14 of the 21 and found that the unbilled costs totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Frequently Asked Questions – World Trade Center Presumption
… to the contrary. If you are found permanently disabled from performing the duties of your position due to a … due to certain qualifying conditions. If your retirement plan provides an accidental or performance of duty disability … approved, and your benefit is reclassified, you would be required to repay the PLS amount, plus interest. For more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/frequently-asked-questionsAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… Department of Labor (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. In conjunction with audit 2013-S-73 , the … for inspecting rides at amusement parks, fairs, and other venues operating outside New York City. Structures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department (SED), submitted $194,320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary, not allowable or … a better job of making sure that taxpayers are only paying for appropriate costs.” SCO has two contracts worth $2.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… 2024, 1.8 million beneficiaries were authorized in New York State, totaling $398.2 million in benefits with an … the presence of a household member who is under six years old, over 60 years old or permanently disabled. The maximum gross monthly income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programTemporary Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… In New York, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides funds to … Cash Temporary Assistance is limited to 60 months for any adult. In January 2025, 204,974 people received … Temporary Assistance benefits totaling $56.4 million for the month. Seventy-four percent of recipients (151,971) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceSecurity Over Critical Systems
… Level 1 Adult Trauma Center and serves as a regional hub for burn care and rehabilitation. As a teaching facility … in a separate, confidential report to ECMCC officials for their review and comment. ECMCC officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/security-over-critical-systemsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… October 1, 2020. About the Program DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the permitting and oversight of sidewalk sheds (sheds), … In addition, daily inspection reports were not maintained for 51 of the 60 sheds (85 percent). Further, in some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsOracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for acquiring building space and the adequacy of the School’s leave accrual records for the period July 1, 2011 through August 22, 2013. … an arrangement requiring it to pay more than $5.1 million for the acquisition and renovation of its building financed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up) (2019-F-31)
To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f31.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. Department of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of Industrial Hemp (2018-S-32) The … when reviewing applications, conducting inspections, and sampling plants. The department inspected only 57 percent … A review of four sampled providers’ security expenditures alone identified nearly $2.2 million in insufficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0I.1 Introduction to the Guide to Financial Operations – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… to Financial Operations (GFO) acts as a reference source for statewide accounting policies, procedures and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) related-mandates for use by State agencies. The Guide provides policies and procedural guidance for State agencies using the SFS as well as traditional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i1-introduction-guide-financial-operationsCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… the Department. On April 11, 2013, John Whalen was charged with grand larceny in the second degree, a class "C" felony. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… oversees these larger-scale facilities, and is responsible for inspecting these certified shelters and ensuring they … and Regulations. In contrast, it has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to the Local Districts. However, the Office remains responsible for monitoring Local Districts’ oversight and inspection of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2017-S-61 ). About … appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates for HARPs. The audit covered the period October 1, 2015 … We determined the Department failed to collect rebates for HARP-related drugs since the program’s inception. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 435
… To provide notification of a change in the manager of the New York State College Savings Program. Affected Employees Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/435-change-manager-nys-college-savings-programApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time … goals of the Climate Act strive to improve quality of life for New Yorkers, protect the environment, and strengthen … allowed to transfer their project applications to ORES for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… by leading a comprehensive system of addiction services for prevention, treatment, and recovery. OASAS operates 12 … To open and operate a new Program, providers must apply for and obtain OASAS certification. Programs may be certified … be unable to access it in the event of an emergency. This increases the risk of losing track of patient movement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
… the terrorist attacks: "On September 11, New Yorkers come together to voice the sorrow and the anger that we still … to give all they had to give,” DiNapoli said. “We come together on this tragic anniversary, in New York and across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacksMedicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans
… appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates for Health and Recovery Plans. The audit covered the period … Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription drug costs. In January 1991, New … drug rebate process. Additionally, the Department sent retroactive invoices to manufacturers for previously missed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/22/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans