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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. Office of Children and Family Services … audit issued in September 2017 found the authority did not have a developed information security policy that addressed … and oversight and poorly enforced policies and procedures have contributed to questionable and weak practices that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1771
… agency appropriations. Affected Employees Employees who have a salary refund (AC230) submitted and processed after … has not occurred. Therefore, the employee should not have the income reported or subject to taxation. Impact on … AC230 agencies must review and discuss with their auditor any existing Q-codes that have been created in the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1771-processing-2019-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-december-27-2019-instXI.5 Purchase Authorizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW When a State agency awards a term contract that allows for the purchase of commodities on an as-needed basis, the contract should be established as a Purchase Authorization contract (Purchase Authorization). This section provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi5-purchase-authorizationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… as well as the estates of three former employees, may have been entitled to separation payments totaling $23,937 … determined 12, totaling approximately $87,300, did not have the required proof of insurance on file. Auditors also … policy, 238 online purchases totaling $189,852 did not have supporting documentation uploaded into the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… Retirement Fund’s latest successful shareholder efforts to have corporations improve their environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk. “Climate change is a significant threat to our pension fund’s investments. We take a broad approach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… in Climate Solutions Comptroller DiNapoli and the Fund have committed more than $20 billion to sustainable … over 160 climate-related shareholder resolutions that have resulted in more than 85 agreements to enhance climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentMore State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… number of farms and in farmland in some counties. Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to the test during the pandemic, and there are ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess various New York State agencies’ progress in establishing an appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Department, the people who committed this heinous crime have been held accountable and their victim is in a safe and … care of him," Donnelly said. The acts of these defendants have had a devastating impact on the victim and the victim’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerWest Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… the Board could not provide us with a resolution or any other documentation to show when or if this reserve fund was properly established. Further, District officials have not established any plans for using the money accounted … by GML or, if the Board determines that the District will have no foreseeable expenditures from such other reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Buffalo City School District – Charter … services been appropriately claimed, the district could have realized revenues totaling $12,502. Camden Central … advertising for competitive bids, district officials could have saved over $21,000 by purchasing milk through a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… improper payments. Key Finding Department officials have made progress addressing the problems identified in the … issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1677
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2018 Year End processing schedule … of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange) Background To maintain the efficiency of AC-230 processing and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1677-schedule-submitting-2018-year-end-returned-checksCapital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Agreement with New York State, a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be directed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Because of these deficiencies, district officials do not have assurance that non-instructional employees are being … which they are entitled. In addition, district officials have not developed a comprehensive acceptable use policy or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1601
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2017 Year End processing schedule … of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background To maintain the efficiency of AC-230 processing and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1601-schedule-submitting-2017-year-end-returned-checksNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… and Markets (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related to … that the Comptroller audit the expenditures for each market order. Our audit covered the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2011 through March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014Unnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (Follow-Up)
… issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/23/unnecessary-medicaid-payments-children-voluntary-agencies-followDairy Inspections
… calendar year 2013. Despite staffing shortages, the Unit does not have a backlog of safety inspections; all mandated … been completed for 2013. However, the staffing shortfalls have required the Unit to cut back on other activities or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspections