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New York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… its agencies have been using AI to aid their operations. For example, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) uses AI … to centralize IT services and develop technology services for State government. ITS provides statewide direction, … policy (AI Policy), providing guidelines and requirements for the acceptable use of AI technologies by State Entities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceCity of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The … expenditures. The City faces potential increased salary costs when one of its expired collective bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12Spotted Zebra Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… audit covered the costs reported on Spotted Zebra’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and certain costs reported on Spotted Zebra’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2013. Background Spotted Zebra, a for-profit organization located in Albany, New York, is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/spotted-zebra-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… were not approved, not properly supported or not expended for legitimate grant purposes. Auditors found grant … the general fund with unassigned fund balance deficits for the past three fiscal years. Mount Pleasant Cottage … receivable, of which $1.4 million had been outstanding for 30 days and $893,000 for 90 days or more. If the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Empire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million of these members. … of the Empire Plan. Empire processes and pays claims for hospital services, which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient services provided by a hospital, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsOpinion 2008-4
… Charges (costs for park district improvements not payable from general fund) PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase and Improvement of Facilities (costs not payable from town general fund); (raising amounts for) MUNICIPAL HOME … town charges ( i.e . on an ad valorem basis) (11 Ops St Comp No. 7841, at 744). 2 Further, Town Law § 202-b (1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4DiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… when he toured the Gov. George Clinton Elementary School garden in Poughkeepsie. “Interest in farm-to-school … Dr. Nicolé Williams, superintendent of the Poughkeepsie City School District. "The Poughkeepsie Farm-to-School … to information and local support on how to start a school garden, and in-school taste testing of healthy fruits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaborationComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… QUEENS – State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … Pharmacy, Inc. ("Value") — a pharmacy formerly located in Corona, Queens before re-locating to its current location in Lynbrook, NY — entered felony guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2016
… or other improprieties. Cumulatively through September for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 14,683 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
… due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office approved 19,407 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016Finger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2013. Background Happiness House, a not-for-profit organization located in the Finger Lakes region of … and Waterloo, NY. Happiness House is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … House reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/finger-lakes-united-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Dentist
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid made improper payments for dental claims submitted by Dr. Prosper Bonsi. The audit … and Procedure Code Manual describes the services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement and the rules under which claims for eligible services will be paid. Medicaid allows a dentist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-dentistState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… officials did not properly authorize and monitor overtime for non-instructional employees or review the overtime … employees were paid overtime totaling $203,444, primarily for non-emergencies. With appropriate scheduling, over … or reduced. In addition, 10 employees were overpaid for overtime hours totaling $7,551 and seven employees were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $233.2 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… the end of the second quarter of the state’s fiscal year. For the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2022, Fund … world and we expect a challenging investment environment for the foreseeable future. Still, the Fund is highly … found the Fund “continues to be a leader amongst its peers for management and operational transparency.” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2332-billion-end-second-quarterOpinion 88-77
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions (contracts with not-for-profit corporations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1), … board of education who is also an employee of a not-for-profit corporation would not have a prohibited interest … in contracts between the district and the corporation for the provision by the corporation of arts-in-education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77Debt Impact Study: January 2013
This report examines New York State’s shrinking debt capacity, resulting in part from misuse of borrowing in past years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/debt-impact-2013.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… an audit of the Town of Cohocton , a budget review for the City of Yonkers and an audit of parkland alienation … fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Review (Westchester County) The city’s proposed budget for the school district has a budget gap of $25.8 million. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 93-5
… have been made by the board, "shall constitute" the budget for the ensuing fiscal year (Town Law, §109[3]). Pursuant to … especially followed in cases where the act to be taken is for the benefit of the public (see Looney v Hughes , 26 NY … has previously expressed the opinion that the time limit for holding the public hearing in section 108 is intended to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… other qualifying New York State residents. To be eligible for SSP, individuals must be at least 65 years old, blind or … individuals before checks are reported to the OUF. For a complete copy of Report 2016-BSE7-01, click here … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… the County’s internal controls over inmate healthcare for the period January 1, 2011, through December 19, 2012. … daily operations. The County’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 are $202 million, which include general fund … of $155 million. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for administering healthcare services for County jail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123