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DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… holiday gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not … provide OUF with a name if the person registers the gift card online, if they have been issued a refund, or if the … to their rightful owners without requiring them to fill out a claim form. If OUF can confirm the identity and mailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… manage the financial condition of the general and school lunch funds. The general fund had deficits in the last three years while the school lunch fund had deficits in the last two years. Auditors also … an average of 1 percent and 6 percent, respectively. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsXI.2.D Vendor Name on Contractual Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… agencies should reference the contractor’s legal name in the contractual agreement. In certain instances it may be appropriate to reference an … or alias (e.g. Doing Business As “DBA”) for a contractor in a contractual agreement. Should an alternative name or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2d-vendor-name-contractual-agreementsXI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… public to contact them at no cost. The Office of General Services (OGS) negotiated statewide Comprehensive Telecommunications Services (CTS) contracts , which offer agencies a variety of telecommunication services, including toll-free service. Under these contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesPublic Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS). The data contained in PARIS and used in this report are self-reported by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… Pennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with … association for his private use, according to an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Pennellville Volunteer Firemans Association VFA Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftXIV.4.A Agency Bank Accounts Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… A bank account may need to be opened and maintained by an … or persons receiving moneys shall be deposited in a bank or trust company approved by the State Comptroller. Upon … It is also the intent of OSC to limit the number of state bank accounts and the services provided to the minimum level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4a-agency-bank-accounts-overviewAn Analysis of Reasonable and Customary Out-of-Network Reimbursement Rates for Medical/Surgical Services in the New York State Health Insurance Program
The New York State Health Insurance Program NYSHIP administered by the State Department of Civil Service Civil Service is one of the nations largest publ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/01/analysis-reasonable-and-customary-out-network-reimbursement-rates-medicalsurgical-servicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Elmira , Village of Hunter , Village of Irvington , Long Island Workforce Housing Act and the Syracuse Industrial … the village settled with the carrier and received $13,250. Long Island Workforce Housing Act (2015MR-4) Auditors … the Town of Elmira Village of Hunter Village of Irvington Long Island Workforce Housing Act and the Syracuse Industrial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… CostSaving Ideas School District Auditing Internal Auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorMedicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… has provided adequate oversight of Medicaid managed care provider networks to ensure cost efficiency and access to … access to all services covered under the contract. If the provider network cannot provide services, the member can go out of network. MCOs are required to submit their provider network to DOH quarterly using the Provider Network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksElementary and Secondary Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… for Education Progress (NAEP) math test in 2019 and ranked 40th in the nation. Eighth graders in New York also scored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… public and not-forprofit entities, including universities, health care facilities, and State agencies. Most Authority … rate schedule for the project, and perform a review of certified payrolls submitted by contractors to demonstrate … and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (2014-S-7) Office of Mental Health: OMH Contract With Shorefront Mental Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims
… payments occurred because the Department did not properly design automated system edits to deny claims with the … (totaling $1,204,186) and make recoveries, as appropriate. Design and implement eMedNY system edits which prevent the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/20/medicaid-program-overpayments-ambulatory-patient-group-claimsInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Canal Corporation’s (Corporation) inspection scheduling … created in 1992 to operate and maintain the New York State Canal System (Canal System). The Canal Law requires the Corporation to … To determine whether the New York State Canal Corporations Corporation inspection scheduling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… services. OASAS enters into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and … initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected government employees was appropriate, we audited … 2011 totaling $548,262 because the University, as allowed by New York State record retention policies, had purged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects
… Purpose To determine whether the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) (1) effectively managed service diversions due to … To determine whether the MTA Long Island Rail Road LIRR 1 effectively managed service diversions due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/18/service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projectsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… with outliers in lodging, meals, rental cars, air fare, train, large negative adjustment, fuel and … 27 Department employees included lodging, airfare, train fare, fuel charges and meal reimbursements. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… which types of discretionary costs are appropriate and dollar thresholds, as appropriate, for such items. In … personal items and other questionable items, such as movie tickets to be sold to employees. Key Recommendations Examine … the required written justification for them, the allowable dollar thresholds, and the formal approvals and supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2