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DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop

… more heavily on farebox revenue and less on subsidies from state and local sales tax and dedicated budget sources. … in real estate transaction taxes through its financial plan, despite New York City projecting a substantial decline … systems, the MTA also receives a portion of toll subsidies from MTA Bridge & Tunnel crossings. DiNapoli noted tolls …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-drop

DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments

… program. “The state is facing budget gaps of billions of dollars because of the COVID-19 crisis and needs to find cost … wherever it can,” DiNapoli said. “Hundreds of millions of dollars could be saved with better financial and management … In recent years, my auditors have identified billions of dollars in waste in the program. Our oversight of the program …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpayments

DiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession

… for more than half of the citywide workforce decline from June 2020 to August 2022. Other agencies that saw a … pandemic, as well as due to a sharp rise in separations from service which followed. In September, the Mayor ordered … managers, and sheriffs. The city’s current financial plan looks to fill 24,969 positions by fiscal year 2023. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recession

State Contract and Payment Actions in December

… In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … case management system. $10 million with Dutchess County BOCES for the Special Education Regional Partnership … Construction Co. LLC for reconstruction of the I-81 and NY 17 Interchange in Broome County. New York State Thruway …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-december

An Economic Snapshot of Washington Heights and Inwood - June 2015

Washington Heights and Inwood extend from 155th Street in Manhattan to the northern tip of the borough.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2016.pdf

DeRuyter Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-175)

Determine whether District officials ensured students’ personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) was adequately protected from unauthorized access.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/deruyter-2019-175.pdf

Oversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law (2017-S-57)

To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (Department) pesticide reporting database from self-reported ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s57.pdf

Oversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law (2017-S-57) 90-Day Response

To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s pesticide reporting database from self-reported information ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s57-response.pdf

DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program

… operations.” Under state law, the State Comptroller is required to conduct an audit of NYPA's management and … for economic development. Fifty percent of the power comes from hydropower, and the remaining 50 percent is purchased by … and not-for-profits that have not signed a contract from any public reporting of program results; Take action to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-program

New York Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… director and $18,305 in compensation paid to a NYCCD employee who also worked for the executive director’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/new-york-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

State Agencies Bulletin No. 846

… Revenue Service Publication 15 (Circular E), employers are required to enter a correct name and Social Security number … should retain a copy of each letter and any response from employees for four (4) calendar years in the event of an … is aware that an employee who has previously separated from State service is deceased, the agency must report this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/846-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-names-2008-w-2

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014

… the sale of Harriet Tubman Residential Center in Cayuga County to CNY Realty Development Co. LLC. Approved a $140,000 … the sale of Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility, Clinton County, to 2825902 Canada Inc. Department of Environmental … pavement rehabilitation and flood mitigation in Orange and Rockland counties with Ecco III Enterprises Inc. Department …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014

DiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments

… made $31.7 million in improper Medicare premium payments from Jan. 1, 2015 through Dec. 31, 2019 for 42,586 … $55 million in improper and questionable SMCPs to MCOs from Aug. 1, 2015 to July 31, 2020. They found $29.1 million was paid without the required supporting data; $23.4 million was paid where the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-payments

DiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers

… today. “When consumers shop for groceries or buy gas or even mulch, they expect the retailers to be fair and the … If price scanners or scales are incorrect, or prices don’t match those displayed, it can add up and consumers may end …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailers

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… jurisdictions received $10,607 more than they should have while five others did not receive $24,239 that they … remit or report collections. As a result, officials do not have assurance that all collections are accounted for, … not prepare accurate monthly reports and remit collections to the supervisor and other agencies or prepare monthly bank …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Glossary

… must be formally appointed by the Court to safeguard these funds until the child becomes 18. Usually, a parent (the … assigned to a specific property held by the Office of Unclaimed Funds and is for our internal use only. Original …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/glossary