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DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside … periodically release research and policy reports probing how local authorities can operate more effectively and be … governments, it’s difficult for taxpayers to know how effective they are. My audits have shown an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencySelected Employee Travel Expenses
… is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … to vendors. The other $400,000 related to charges on State-issued travel cards. Auditors focused their audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesOutreach Events
… County Fair Dutchess County Fairgrounds 6636 Springbrook Ave, Rt. 9, Rhinebeck, NY Dutchess August 20 - September 1, … Served Stand Up Event Former St. Rose Campus 420 Western Ave, Albany, NY Albany September 13, 2025 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District , … School District , Putnam Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services , Raquette Lake Union Free School District and the Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services . State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… (Nassau County) The district does not have a comprehensive payroll policy or written overtime procedures. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Review of Travel Card Expenses
… were appropriate and made in accordance with New York State travel rules and regulations. Background According to the New York State travel rules and regulations, the State will only … and reasonable business expenses for employees traveling on official State business. We identified questionable travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
State tax collections totaled $71 billion in the first month of the new fiscal year a decline of $11 billion or 131 percent from the same period last year largely driven by a decline in personal income tax collections according to the state cash report issued by Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… Department of Health (DOH) erroneously made $16.6 million in Medicaid payments to 95 home health providers over a 3 … a great need by allowing patients to stay in their homes and avoid costly placement in hospitals or rehabilitation … bill according to DOH guidelines. DOH officials concurred with the audit recommendations and indicated actions will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careComptroller's Fiscal Update: Year-End Results for State Fiscal Year 2011-12, May 2012
Cost containment actions in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2011-12 Enacted Budget have greatly reduced the structural deficit that has long plagued the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-year-end-results-2011-12.pdfAn Analysis of Reasonable and Customary Out-of-Network Reimbursement Rates for Medical/Surgical Services in the New York State Health Insurance Program (2018-D-2)
The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation's largest...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18d2.pdfNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… Staff's determination that it was unable to agree with Amazon Inc.’s request to keep the New York State Common … about racial inequity in corporate America. Companies like Amazon need to show they are doing more than just talking the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditCost Reporting of Programs Operated by Gateway-Longview, Inc.
… costs reported by Gateway-Longview, Inc. (Gateway) to the State Education Department (SED), Office of Children and … have issued manuals and guidelines to provide direction on reimbursable costs. For the three fiscal years ended June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/30/cost-reporting-programs-operated-gateway-longview-incAccounts Receivable Collections
… have been unable to collect and have referred to the OAG. During the period April 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010, … Key Findings Overall, the Bureau was generally effective in its collection of accounts receivable referred by state … to locate debtors. Key Recommendations Ensure that all accounts receivable collection cases referred by state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collectionsSelected Personal Service Contracts
… The first was a contract with BDO Consulting (BDO) for integrity monitoring of ESDC's expansion and renovation … were not in compliance with many of these requirements for both the BDO and Adrienne Driben personal service … the contracts with these two personal service contractors for nearly $3.9 million were necessary, appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contractsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… the City Council overrides the tax levy limit. Based on the City’s historical overtime cost trends, the City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4Opinion 2000-15
… fire commissioners of the fire district, is subject to a public hearing (General Municipal Law §463; Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B22-6-10)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2023 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/18/city-newburgh-budget-review-b22-6-10XI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… This section provides agencies with policy and guidance on purchasing and paying with a Procurement Card (PCard) and … contracts because expenditures are not captured on the year-to-date and life-to-date amounts on the contract. In addition, for all single purchases of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of dual-eligible individuals receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredCayuga County – Security of Electronic Public Health Department Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (2022M-146)
… private, and sensitive information (PPSI) on County-owned Public Health Department (Department) devices was adequately … private and sensitive information PPSI on Countyowned Public Health Department Department devices was adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/12/02/cayuga-county-security-electronic-public-health-department-personal-private-and