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Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left … provisions of the State Social Services Law, the Justice Center limited auditors' access to records and only permitted … of and found guilty of abuse and neglect. The Justice Center has also refused to grant complete access to its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… safeguarding its data and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its systems. A prior audit, … Audit Initiative) – Adaptive Solutions Multi Services, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-48) Adaptive Solutions Multi Services, PLLC (Adaptive Solutions), a New York City-based proprietary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… and extreme weather are adding to the unpredictability of farming that is contributing to the consolidation and the … this year. It provides a comprehensive breakdown of farming across upstate New York along with Long Island and … and aquaculture (28%). Together, fruit and tree nut farming (including grapes) and vegetable and melon farming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… New York City projects a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2017, but faces the risk of losing substantial federal funding in the years ahead with proposed budget cuts looming in Washington, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsState Agencies Bulletin No. 797
… Motor Equipment Mechanic Maintenance Assistant Mechanic Auto Body Mechanic Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor … 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 500 … these forms to process the exchange of the check. Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/Advice The Earn Code TOL and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/797-june-2007-retroactive-tool-allowance-payment-csea-operational-servicesUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Purpose To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ … and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit covered … with United HealthCare (United) to process and pay medical claims from health care providers for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpNew York City Airport Lease
… to the lease required the Port Authority to fund capital projects in Queens, establish an Airport Board, and provide $60 million in its capital plan for feasibility studies of direct rail links … under the lease. Deliver a final report to the Steering Committee for its approval, and take appropriate action to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/19/new-york-city-airport-leaseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… implemented. New York State Health Insurance Program – CVS Caremark: Effectiveness of CVS Caremark Audits of the Empire Plan Prescription Drug Program (2024-S-4) CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C. (CVS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… enacted federal budget law, upcoming appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026 and executive actions since January 2025 risk undermining the strength and competitiveness of New … enacted federal budget law upcoming appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026 and executive actions since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyOpinion 94-2
… Opns St Comp, No. 80-23, 89 and 3 Opns St Comp, 1947, p 551 are superseded to the extent inconsistent. You ask … Opns St Comp No. 80-23, p 9 and 3 Opns St Comp, 1947, p 551 are hereby superseded to the extent inconsistent. March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Village of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Village of Herkimer (Village) officials pay salaries, wages and separation … from service, represent significant costs for the Village. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Village’s budgeted … Village officials paid salaries and wages as authorized but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Opinion 90-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (procedure in town) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of claims) TOWN … by the secretary to the supervisor and may be retained in the supervisors office after audit and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21DiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 (LL144) which regulates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decisions, … it’s not easy to get help. New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection must do more to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirContact Us
… until we receive and confirm your proof of ownership. All items that appear online are at least $20 or one share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… overpayments. As a result, the city paid employees for time they did not work or accrue. Two sewer treatment plant employees received $91,492 for time they may not have worked because they were working … operations and used the town’s general fund to pay for the Garrison Landing Water District’s (GLWD’s) operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… year (FY) 2025 to $2.34 billion, largely as a result of stronger tax revenue projections and a reduction in the cost of providing services to asylum seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeOpinion 2005-2
… for expenses in operating personal vehicles) INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Foreign fire tax monies may not be expended … fire department (Insurance Law §§9104[a][4]; 9105[d][2][E]; see also 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-53, p 120). Sections … tax monies may be expended for any purpose, other than an illegal purpose or a purpose contrary to public policy, that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and life-threatening … The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation DEC should improve oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information technology (IT) equipment being unaccounted for, and the agency destroys new and barely used devices rather than donating or selling them, … lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information technology IT equipment being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, … “During the pandemic, New York state quickly purchased medical equipment to address the public health crisis,” … plan for the maintenance and use of these and future medical equipment purchases, so New York is well prepared for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-during