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Effectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… reduce redundancy, and increase process and system standardization. ITS often did not provide timely or … Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System (2014-S-9) Office of Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationOpinion 2001-7
… public parking districts for the acquisition, improvement and maintenance of property for parking vehicles (Town Law … of a public parking district is assessed, levied and collected from the properties within the district on an … St Comp No. 81-4, p 3). Similarly, the cost of operating and maintaining the district as extended must be assessed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Walden Fire District #2 and the West Niles Fire Company . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … revealed five employees were overpaid a total of $902. In addition, the village under-budgeted for overtime in the 2016-17 fiscal year by $284,608 or 43 percent. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Debt Adding to MTA's Financial Pressures With Riders and Fare Revenue Slow to Return
… into the future and could leave less money to pay for services, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas … kick the can down the road. Its plans to issue debt to pay for operating costs and put off paying down its debt for capital projects may save money in the short-term, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-debt-adding-mtas-financial-pressures-riders-and-fare-revenue-slow-returnDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… The state Public Service Commission (PSC) is falling short in monitoring Charter Communications Inc. and other utilities … track service reliability and imposed only four penalties in four years. “When New Yorkers flip on the lights, log in or make a call, they should be confident that someone is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsIV.4.F Capital Projects – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Capital projects expenditures include payments made for: The acquisition or construction of the State’s capital … quality and economic development projects; and Advances for capital construction costs reimbursable by public … “advances” (appropriated loans receivable) are made for capital projects costs reimbursable by public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4f-capital-projectsAccessibility for People With Disabilities
… historic sites are accessible and can accommodate persons with disabilities, including meeting State and federal … the State is important for all citizens including those with a disability. The Office of Parks, Recreation and … residents and visitors. Title II of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/accessibility-people-disabilitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (2021-S-37) For individuals enrolled in Medicaid managed care, the department pays for services … FFS. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, enacted in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 state of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCollege Readiness
… Department of Education is adequately preparing students for post-secondary institutions. Our audit covered the period … determined to be college ready has continuously lagged. For example, in 2019, while 77.3% of high school students … Being college ready helps students be better prepared for the post-secondary pathway they pursue after graduating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessNew Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… of the Medicaid Inspector General and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center. Based upon information developed … the investigation, the District Attorney’s Office applied for a search warrant which was executed at the defendants’ … paid the defendants in excess of $2,008,000 for ostensibly transporting Medicaid recipients to Medicaid health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsDiNapoli: Binghamton City School Finances Progressing
… fiscal management, which includes long-range planning, is essential to improving the district’s financial … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-binghamton-city-school-finances-progressingDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… in 2016 when New York state was experiencing high levels of foreclosure activity nearly a decade after the housing … highlights improvements since then, based on an analysis of recent data from the New York State Unified Court System (UCS). Most areas of the state have experienced substantial improvement over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… adult protective services; and juvenile justice. OCFS owns approximately 60 computer systems, which are used to … containing confidential information for individuals who no longer worked for OCFS. OCFS did not keep accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followProblem Gambling Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has … through September 12, 2018. Background OASAS oversees one of the nation’s largest addiction services systems, with … treatment, and recovery programs, including, as of 2005, problem gambling treatment. OASAS offers services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances … plans to address long-term priorities. An accounting firm hired to perform bookkeeping and payroll duties was not … public inspection during reasonable times as required by law. Village of Homer – Purchasing and Credit Cards (Cortland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCentral Office – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… that all bank accounts were authorized and only used for appropriate purposes and transactions. The audit covers CUNY Central Office bank accounts for the period January 1, 2013 through July 13, 2016. … Office of the University Controller (OUC) is responsible for managing centralized cash collections, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/central-office-controls-over-bank-accountsOversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… including timely processing of provider claims for Early Intervention services provided. The audit covered … period April 1, 2013 through December 10, 2015. Background In New York State, the Department of Health (Department) is … million that were submitted from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. These claims required further actions by the SFA, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is … June 30, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) oversees … OASAS enters into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… care needs. The New York State Controlled Substances Act (Act) was enacted to combat the illegal use of controlled substances. The Act limits the quantities of controlled substances that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-follow