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Improving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfNY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the SEC's Adoption of Climate Change Disclosure Rule
… and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) adoption of the Climate Change Disclosure Rule: “This is a significant victory for … improve the state pension fund's ability to assess and address risks and opportunities as we navigate our path to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-secs-adoption-climate-change-disclosure-ruleHousing for Seniors
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsDebt Management
… service for general obligation bonds and notes of the State of New York. The Bureau approves the terms and conditions of note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/debt-managementUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… January 1, 2011 through October 31, 2015. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: State Education Department (SED): The Child Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2151
… Effective Date and End Date equal to the first day of the new contract date for the specific agency before the … for Calendar and 21P Teachers When an employee leaves State service, or moves into a bargaining unit not under the … employment taxes and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2151-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2049
… Effective Date and End Date equal to the first day of the new contract date for the specific agency before the … for Calendar and 21P Teachers When an employee leaves State service, or moves into a bargaining unit not under the … employment taxes and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2049-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2262
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and Instructions regarding the following: Contract Pay and Additional Pay for Contract Pay teachers Submitting … health insurance should be referred to the agency Health Benefits Administrator or Department of Civil Service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2262-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersTown of Waterloo – Financial Management (2022M-7)
… (Supervisor) ensured the Town had adequate financial records and reports to effectively manage Town finances. Key … the Supervisor did not maintain accurate accounting records and reports. In addition, the Board did not: … such as inadequate financial policies, procedures, records and reports. Conduct, or contract for, an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/29/town-waterloo-financial-management-2022m-7Town of Evans – Employee Benefits (2024M-53)
… whether Town of Evans (Town) officials maintained leave records and paid separation and health insurance opt-out … supported and approved. Key Findings The Town’s leave records and separation payments were generally not accurate, … were not properly supported or approved. We reviewed leave records for 27 of the Town’s 80 employees and determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-evans-employee-benefits-2024m-53DiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… recommended maintenance and costing taxpayers storage expenses, according to an audit released today by State … recommended maintenance and costing taxpayers storage expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringXI.17 Protest Procedures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… purpose of this section is to summarize the Office of the State Comptroller's (OSC) Contract Award Protest Procedure … ("Protest Procedure"), found at Part 24 of Title 2 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations , to be used when an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi17-protest-proceduresDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… New York City’s efforts to address its housing shortage have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth may be on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2016
… nearly 3.9 million payments worth more than $10.4 billion in April. His office also rejected 116 contracts and related … office averaged 7.5 days for contract reviews in April and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases … years 2013 through the first quarter of 2016, are posted in the Comptroller's reading room . This information is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2016State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… The state collected $153.3 billion in State Fiscal Year (SFY) … of All Funds receipts, the highest proportion since 2000. “New York state ended the fiscal year with cash in the bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… Local sales tax collections continued to climb in 2018, growing for the third year in a row, according to a … unpredictable. Local officials should keep a watchful eye on consumer spending and this revenue source and be prepared … by 4.5 percent and 5.1 percent in 2018. Notably, Central New York has seen a significant turnaround in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearCollege of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… in executions in a harsh spotlight,”DiNapoli said. “Many drug companies have policies that ensure their products … has been funded by investment returns. The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, 2015. … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executions