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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Based Bus Safety Program (2015-S-71) In October 2013, DOT began to implement the bus safety program by revising its … carriers to improve their operations. Auditors found DOT effectively implemented the program. DOT has also taken appropriate actions against poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… in a timely manner as required by State and federal laws. Our audit covered inspections performed of bridges during the … and repairing any defects found. If a serious ("Red Flag") structural defect is identified during an inspection, … and are classified as either "Yellow" or "Safety" Flag conditions. A Yellow Flag condition is defined as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… at state agencies rose 47.2% to more than $1.36 billion in 2022, setting a new record, according to a report released … respectively, followed by the State Police at 44.2%. Pay per overtime hour averaged $61.41. This rate is almost … Police paid the highest average hourly rate, at $85.23 per overtime hour. OMH paid the next highest, at $71.30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… The executive director of special education provider IncludED Educational Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges stemming from an audit and … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Morton Kramer agreed to pay $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesCity of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… revenues for State AIM funding and traffic and parking ticket fines may not be fully realized. City officials … estimates for State AIM funding and traffic and parking ticket fines throughout 2021 and develop a plan to balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program Management procedures; however, project managers do not always comply with, and contractors/consultants are … claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; $740,920 was paid for newborn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… report, Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Report 2016-S-26 ). About the Program The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation that operates North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town’s disbursement controls. … with water and sewer village laws and codes which resulted in $29,300 in penalties not being assessed. The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70 ). About the Program The MTA is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… while advancing economic growth, environmental protection, and energy security in the State. EO 88 is intended to … relied on one capital project, Sheridan Avenue Project (SAP), to provide the majority of its energy savings. The SAP was met with criticism from environmental and community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-303
… Bonus payments Affected Employees Annual employees in Bargaining Unit TC who meet the eligibility criteria … only once a year. The Bonus payment is a lump sum ranging up to 7% of the employee’s annual salary (base pay plus any … employee’s base salary but is pensionable and subject to all required payroll deductions. There is a maximum of one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-303-performance-bonus-program-full-time-excluded-instructionalProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Reinvestment Act Recovery Act funds efficiently and for auth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… conditions and opportunities related to cash receipts and disbursements for the department management’s review and … for the following findings: rental payments, disbursements made by the Treasurer and collections from the … not have sufficient controls or information to ensure all disbursements were appropriate and necessary. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… P. DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26. Employers’ average contribution rates will increase from 15.2% to 16.5% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… had the largest increase, 21.5%, followed by New Rochelle (8.9%) and Oswego (6.1%). Of the six cities that saw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise … detained in county jails with adults or in state prisons. “Under the Raise the Age law, counties implement the law … comprised mostly of local grants to reimburse counties. Those funds totaled $468.5 million through SFY 2025. In the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Report 2021-S-36 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for SFY 2026-27
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System … Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-27. Employers’ average contribution rates will increase from 16.5% to 17.6% of payroll for the … plan combinations. In the SFY that ended March 31, 2025, NYSLRS paid out nearly $16.8 billion in benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-sfy-2026-27Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2023-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2020-S-39).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f27.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18-response.pdf