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Planning for the Long Term: Capital Spending Reform in New York State
Over the past 10 years, NY has spent $63.2 billion to support its capital program. Despite this significant investment, there are many critical capital needs across the State that remain unmet.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/capital-spending-report-nov-2010.pdfOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up) (2022-F-17)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f17.pdf“Unwinding” Continuous Enrollment in Medicaid Presents Coverage and Financial Risks
Increased enrollment in Medicaid is a key reason New York has one of the lowest rates of uninsured individuals in the nation (4.9 percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/medicaid-unwinding-financial-plan-risk.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, May 2023
Three years removed from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City faces ongoing and new risks to its finances just as the economy has shown signs of slowing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2024.pdfRockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County of Rockland’s (County) proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/rockland-county-2023-B23-6-8.pdfLynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
Determine whether Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) officials ensured students received all services from their individualized education programs (IEPs) and Medicaid eligible services were properly filed to receive Medicaid reimbursements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lynbrook-union-free-school-dsitrict-2022-81.pdf10 Years After Superstorm Sandy: Tracking MTA Capital Spending
The MTA has set aside approximately $7.6 billion for projects related to Superstorm Sandy. More than $4.6 billion of this amount is for restoration projects, while $2.9 billion is for resiliency.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-sandy-capital-projects.pdfImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up) (2020-F-22)
To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Report 2018-S-24).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f22.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10-response.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10)
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10.pdfBroadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City
The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdfMaximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-14)
To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Report 2021-S-11).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f14.pdfOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program (2024-S-2)
To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) is adequately monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24s2.pdfList of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/29/2024) from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-stressed.pdfXI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… identifies the documentation that must be submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller's (OSC) Bureau of Contracts to satisfy Tax Law § 5-a, which was added to the Tax Law under Part N of Chapter 60 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationDiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has been slow to reverse the deterioration in service and its financial plan entails considerable risk, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … 2021 and $634 million in 2022. The MTA is asking the state to authorize new sources of funding to close the gaps, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… Education Department (SED) should improve its process to investigate serious complaints against nurses and more actively monitor professional misconduct, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … the influence of alcohol or physical abuse – are supposed to be completed within 42 days. DiNapoli's auditors, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentOpinion 93-6
… not enter into a municipal cooperation agreement pursuant to article 5-G of the General Municipal Law to receive fire protection services on behalf of a fire … Town Law, §184 provides the exclusive authority for a town to contract for fire protection services on behalf of a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6Opinion 93-28
… STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (CHIPs moneys subject to section 284 agreement) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Relations With Town Board (CHIPs moneys subject to section 284 agreement) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Highway Fund (CHIPs moneys subject to section 284 agreement) HIGHWAY LAW, §§10-c, 284: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28Opinion 92-6
… -- Powers and Duties (checking accuracy of invoices prior to approval by town officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … General Municipal Law if the highway superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to the clerk's spouse. You ask whether a clerk in the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6