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Oversight of Public Water Systems (2017-S-45) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s45-response.pdfReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (2015_S-14), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients diagnosed with end stage renal disease
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-15s14-response.pdfEquine Health and Safety (2017-S-77)
To determine whether the Gaming Commission (Commission) is monitoring and enforcing New York State rules and regulations designed to promote the health and...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s77.pdfMedicaid Program - Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (2017-S-66)
To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient steps to safeguard Medicaid recipients who are receiving opioids while also in a Treatment ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s66.pdfHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (2016-N-2) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children's Services takes sufficient steps to ensure the health and safety of the children ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16n2-response.pdfHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (2016-N-2)
To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children's Services takes sufficient steps to ensure the health and safety of the children ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16n2.pdfOpinion 99-15
… when property not served by water or sewer system) VILLAGE LAW, §§11-1108, 11-1118, 14-1406, 14-1410; STATE … ARTICLE XVI, §1; REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §300: A village may not provide a partial real property tax exemption or reduction to village residents solely because those residents are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15DiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-two school districts were designated in some level of fiscal … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending June 30, 2024, up from 16 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. … Twentytwo school districts were designated in some level of fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressOpinion 89-63
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Fees (exemption from court fees) PUBLIC HOUSING LAW, §52(1): A municipal housing … municipal housing authority is exempt from the payment of court fees when it is a litigant in Supreme Court a County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Chester Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-107)
… (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Routinely evaluate and … any unneeded network user accounts. Monitor Internet use to ensure network users comply with the AUP. District … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/chester-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-107Jefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key Recommendations Seek … Ensure District officers or employees publicly disclose, in writing, any interests they have in contracts or agreements with the District. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42City of Watertown – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-3)
… records were unreliable. As a result, officials have no assurance all individuals who should have completed the … our comment on an issue raised in the City’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/09/01/city-watertown-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-3Medina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)
… District’s reserve funds. Key Findings District officials have not performed an analysis of the reserves, as the … requires. As a result, they could not demonstrate the need to retain approximately $2.1 million in four reserves. While … adopted in the Board’s meeting minutes, District officials have developed a plan to use $5.4 million from four general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165Franklin Square Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2025M-93)
… School District (District) officials ensure the District’s website provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial and administrative information? … Law Section 89. Audit Summary District officials did not ensure the District’s website provided the public with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/17/franklin-square-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2025m-93Oversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… The audit covered the 34‑month period from January 1, 2013 to October 31, 2015. Background OMH provides services … them through other programs. For 2013 and 2014, DCS claimed about $2.9 million in expenses to provide an average of 192 beds and LOD claimed nearly $3.4 million in expenses to provide an average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesState Police Bulletin No. SP-244
… Employees: All employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 and the State Police … 11/01/2024, end dated on 10/31/2025 and will be processed in the Administration Pay Period 17L check dated 12/04/2024. … payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Questions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-244-2024-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employees-state-police-troopers-unitCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… with a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and wait for it to be approved. This also saves time and … a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in place. Review our best practices below as a reference for … procurement duties among staff, such as approval, verification and payment of claims. Never allow anyone to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… remains 4.3% below pre-pandemic levels, according to an analysis released by New York State Comptroller Thomas … strong increases in domestic and international travelers to the state. In particular, visitors flocked to outdoor destinations, with attendance at state parks 9.1% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… his scheme to conceal the theft, and used the monies to prop up a small automotive repair business that he owned in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by … Our joint investigation will ensure justice is served in this case and I hope it is a warning to anyone who would … cooperation. The positive impact of which has resulted in a significant decrease in funding that fueled large scale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-scheme