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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Long Island Rail Road: Mitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and … Transportation Authority (MTA)-established Blue-Ribbon Commission on Sustainability released its Final Report, which … A prior audit, issued in March 2024, found the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) did not perform a systemwide assessment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… of the six projects ran into design-related issues during construction, leading to delays and additional costs. For … using wheelchairs. The mistake was discovered during construction, resulting in ten additional work orders (AWOs) … one project Transit had to issue numerous reminders to the contractor to increase technical staffing to meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysOpinion 96-23
… that it is entitled to an exemption because it is a representative of the State under CPLR, §1301. Generally, … provision of this article or any other general, special or local law relating to fees of clerks, no clerk shall charge … a town is entitled to a general exemption because it is a representative of the State under section 1301 of the CPLR, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23Audit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… In Greenburgh, $550,000 was approved in October 2000 for kitchen and bathroom renovations, new sewer lines and … DHCR officials disagreed with the audit’s findings. Their full response is included in the final audit. Read the report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateComparison of PFRS Benefits
… System (PFRS) benefits by tier. Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 5 Tier 6 Membership Dates July 31, 1973 through June 30, 2009 … April 1, 2012 and after Vesting After earning 5 years of service credit. Employee Contributions None if employer … contracts that require their employer to offer a special plan may not be required to contribute.) See Tier 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-pfrs-benefitsMedicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
To determine whether mainstream managed care organizations are submitting accurate administrative costs to the Department of Health and whether
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careTown of Edinburg – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-68)
… 2024 – January 31, 2025 We extended our audit period back to December 31, 2018 to review the dates on which the Town … (Board’s) 2025 calendar-year fund appropriations (general, highway and fire protection) totaled $2,119,755. Audit … ensuing year’s budgeted appropriations of $1,007,328. The highway fund had a total unrestricted adjusted cash balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-edinburg-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-68DiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… “Students who are unable to register for or complete courses needed for their majors may take longer to graduate, … improvement plans.” CUNY, founded by the state Legislature in 1961, is the nation’s largest urban public university … are varied enough to meet student needs; Improve advisor training to keep them up to date on degree requirements; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Health … identified vulnerabilities in DOH’s provider enrollment and revalidating procedures that undermine its ability to … qualified providers participate in the Medicaid program and prevent improper payments for services. As a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… State Education Department (SED): Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center Inc. – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual … (DEC): Compliance with Executive Order (EO) 95 (Open Data) (2020-S-11) EO 95 established an open data website for the collection and public dissemination of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… ceilings with possible mold. Office of General Services: Summit Security Services Inc. (2019-BSE3-001) OGS paid Summit more than $867,000 for 40 individuals provided by Summit’s subcontractor, Bestworth, who did not meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 92-32
… You inquire about the propriety of the use of surplus town funds to purchase an historical railroad depot located within … therefore, that the town purchase the depot using surplus funds and immediately reconvey the depot to the historical … Concerning the propriety of the use of surplus town funds to purchase an historical railroad depot located within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32Oversight of the Title Insurance Industry
To determine if the Department of Financial Services adequately monitors the States title insurance industry
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property … for and supervision of virtual currency licenses in the state, creating the risk that licenses could be … of applicants’ tax obligations; licensees were not always in compliance with cybersecurity regulations; and DFS did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – Essex County Auditors found that Essex County officials … in each department from which these budgeted cost savings would be realized nor did they develop a cost savings … the audit period, the current supervisor did not prepare bank reconciliations, record receipts in the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Gaming Commission: … or collected from commercial casinos for oversight costs. The commission also did not have policies regarding dispute … a casino disagrees with oversight cost charges, leaving the commission unprepared to address disputes that may arise. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsFinal Average Earnings
… apply to members who retire on or after: April 1, 2024, for Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Tier 6. April 20, 2024, for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Tier 6. If you … your highest three consecutive years of earnings (except for some PFRS members who may be eligible for a One-Year FAE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earningsVI.I Overview – VI. Budgets
… do not exceed the available Federal funds. The Project Parent is equivalent to the billing amount for the Federal … Federal grant Budget Control and set up using the Project Guide. For Non-Onboarding agencies, agencies will establish a … XIX, Section 2 Establishing a Project using the Project Guide of this Guide for more information. The Onboarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vii-overviewDiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors
… $10 million in 2014. I want to thank Comptroller DiNapoli for shining a light on the challenges that Albany is facing. … our city’s tax rates and debts already exceed the median for other cities. We will continue to work with our partners … report found a number of positive economic indicators. For example, the city’s unemployment rate of 7.2 percent was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factors30% New York State Initiative
… due to lack of money or other resources. 1 Providing meals for students is a strategy to reduce food insecurity, support … School Food Authorities (SFAs)—entities responsible for the administration and operation of school food programs—with reimbursement for school lunch meals. The Initiative increases the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/16/30-new-york-state-initiative