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XI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… for banking services; (iii) describe the methods of payment for services provided under banking services … not limited to: (i) the acceptance of deposits; (ii) the payment of checks; (iii) electronic funds transfers; (iv) lockbox services; (v) armored car services; (vi) stop payment services; and (vii) reconciliation services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… in FY 2020. A general hiring freeze was in effect from October 2023 through February 2024 as part of the city’s … system, reports it has reduced the median time from exam administration to exam results completion from an average of 318 days in FY 2021 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… including a looming enrollment cliff, growing costs of attendance, and rising student debt. The report examines both public and private institutions of higher education. “New York has a robust higher education … over the last decade has already hurt the finances of several public and private institutions, forcing a few to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… Objectives To determine if the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development … the period from January 2016 through October 2023 for PSC. The audit covered the period from January 2016 through … secured by load-serving entities (entities subject to PSC jurisdiction that secure energy to serve the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (Follow-Up)
… of LIRR’s entire physical plant, excluding rolling stock. Vehicle Fleet Operations (VFO) and the Track Department … daily to verify that work is progressing and that the repair costs are justified for the vehicles. VFO staff also … not have written policies or procedures for keeping its vehicle fleet inventory or performing vehicle maintenance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/25/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipment-followMedicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… of Health (DOH) improperly paid Medicaid managed care premiums on behalf of members who resided outside of New … be disenrolled from their plan and the plan must return premiums paid for periods when the member was not a resident. … Medicaid paid almost $1.2 billion in managed care premiums for Medicaid members who may have resided outside of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… more than one state at the same time, both states may end up paying premiums to his or her managed care plans. … through October 2024. The audit found that DOH did not start submitting NYSOH’s member data for matching in the … to recover improper premium payments made on behalf of people living out-of-state where appropriate. While all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-statePittsford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-129)
… 63 employees we tested. However officials did not ensure: Payroll certifications were completed in a timely manner. Payroll process inefficiencies were identified and corrected. … and processing of direct deposits. Routinely review the payroll process for efficiency improvement opportunities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/pittsford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-129State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific … in fund balance each year, but did not need to use these funds due to the operating surpluses. When adding back unused … balances maintained in the general and certain restricted funds are reasonable. Over the five-year period ending June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Cost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… that form a contiguous geographic area within the same county may establish a single justice court. This new court … by one of the towns. Must call for the reduction of the number of justices in the town and in one or more towns that … court consolidation. Office of Court Administration Phone: (800) 268-7869 Email: [email protected] Web: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsOpinion 2000-18
… §1402[e][1]; see also Town Law §§176[10], [11-a], [11-b], [16], [20], 176-a[1], 176-b[2], [5], [6], [8]), the board of … 217(c) of the General Municipal Law provides that a "year of firefighting service" must be credited under a service award program for each calendar year "after the establishment of the program" in which an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-18X.3.B OSC Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… AND POLICIES All vendors providing goods/materials or services to New York State must be registered in the Statewide Vendor … Address What is the vendor providing? Goods/Materials, Services, or Both Is the vendor required to have a US TIN? … All vendors providing goodsmaterials or services to New York State must be registered in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3b-osc-vendor-registrationOpinion 98-2
… equipment at fire) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses (dinners after board meeting) FIRE DISTRICTS -- … at fire) -- Appropriations and Expenditures (dinners for fire commissioners) TOWN LAW, §178-c: A fire district may not pay for post-meeting dinners of members of a fire district board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… economic uncertainty are all factors that could affect results.” Despite increased market volatility, and the worst … not been withheld. DiNapoli also reported: The 2018 bonus pool for securities industry employees who work in New York … employees. In 2017, the average bonus grew by an estimated 18 percent to $184,400, driven in part by changes in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Daniel Lynch, a Rochester-area businessman, for working … the bidding process for multi-million dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. Lynch today entered a guilty plea … Monroe County Court to four felonies, including two counts of the class “C” felony charge of Grand Larceny in the Second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… valued at $1.6 billion and approved more than 1.3 million payments worth more than $7.6 billion during the month of … transactions valued at $304.6 million and more than 1,250 payments valued at $3.1 million due to fraud, waste or other … for state public authorities and audits all state payments. This independent review ensures that costs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014Opinion 94-1
… the establishment, operation and maintenance of county special districts. These provisions are generally parallel to … 12 and 12-A of Town Law (§190 et seq.) relative to town special districts. Pursuant to section 202(1) of the Town … Corp. v County of Suffolk, 71 NY2d 91, 524 NYS2d 8; Con Ed v Town of Red Hook, 60 NY2d 99, 468 NYS2d 596). The intent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… required number of quotes as required by their purchasing policy. The board did not follow its procurement policy, but … of Candor – Fund Balance (Tioga County) The board has no clear plans for the use of the accumulated funds and has not … not seek routine competition for services provided by an insurance agency that was paid $86,013 during the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli, Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYU Director of Finance for Major Fraud
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Manhattan … an approximately $3.5 million 6-year fraud relating to two New York University (“NYU”) programs. TAPPE used her position … at NYU to steal more than $660,000 in state funds,” New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyu-director-finance-major-fraudSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance … in accordance with the applicable requirements of each program, including eligibility and the value of rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-city