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Non-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Non-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment ( 2020-S-29 ). About the Program The … and 213 leased) used by 26 LIRR departments. VFO does not service vehicles in-house. Instead, it has a maintenance … included in our initial audit report NonRevenue Service Vehicles and OnRail Equipment 2020S29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/25/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipment-followTown of Lockport – Building Permit Fee Collections (2025M-56)
… to an existing structure. Typically, in addition to State and federal building codes and regulations, the town board (board) adopts its own local rules and regulations and establishes building permit fee (permit … did not always apply the Boardapproved permit fee and did not maintain accurate records Because the Inspector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-building-permit-fee-collections-2025m-56DiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… that federally-funded health care programs should have covered,” DiNapoli said. “As the DOH continues its efforts to … other public plans. Medicaid Paying Costs That Should Be Covered By Medicare Most individuals receiving Medicaid are … paid the full amount for services during overlaps for a total of $93.7 million. During the first two months of DOH’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Facing Larger Budget Gaps Amid Slowing Economic Growth and Rising Costs
… City’s budget gaps may reach as high as $10 billion in FY 2027 and grow to $13.6 billion by FY 2029, based on risks … out-year gaps now total a combined $17.3 billion from FY 2027 to FY 2029. Measured as a share of revenues the city … gaps may reach as high as $10 billion in fiscal year FY 2027 and grow to $136 billion by FY 2029 based on risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-facing-larger-budget-gaps-amid-slowing-economic-growth-and-rising-costsState 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
… throughout the project pipeline that contributed to delays and higher costs, according to an audit released today by … in the MTA’s capital projects pipeline that led to delays and cost overruns,” DiNapoli said. “These are red flags that … fix. As the MTA strives to improve the system for riders and overhaul its operations, we hope it takes a close look at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysOpinion 96-23
… other means of interpretation is impermissible (McKinney's Cons Law of N.Y. Book 1, Statutes, §§76, 232). The language … interested" (McLaughlin, Practice Commentaries, McKinney's Cons Laws of NY, Book 7B, §1301, p 354). Further, we note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23Audit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… HTFC disburses the funds. DiNapoli’s auditors examined five projects to determine the amount of time it took to … enough to cover the first construction contract and by May 2005, $2.27 million in project funding was available. In … not awarded until July 2006. The project was completed in December 2009, more than nine years after funding was first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateComparison of PFRS Benefits
… required to contribute.) See Tier 6 Member Contributions. Retirement Age Members in special plans can retire after … of key PFRS benefits including vesting contributions retirement age final average salary and benefit calculations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-pfrs-benefitsMedicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… Purpose To determine whether mainstream managed care organizations (MCOs) are submitting accurate … are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The New York State Medicaid program is … recipients receive their services through Medicaid managed care. Under managed care, Medicaid pays MCOs a monthly …
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)
… accurate and current accounting records and reports for informed decision-making, legal compliance and accountability. These records are essential for a town board and officials when monitoring a town’s … or maintain check registers with running cash balances for the Town’s checking accounts, which included departmental …
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
… Limited course offerings and lack of access to advisors may be keeping students at the City University of … York (CUNY) from graduating within four years, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Students who are unable to register for or complete courses needed for their majors …
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
… Providers (2015-S-6) Auditors identified vulnerabilities in DOH’s provider enrollment and revalidating procedures that … to ensure that only qualified providers participate in the Medicaid program and prevent improper payments for … have been subject to an administrative cap, were included in the medical costs component of the premium rate, which is …
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 (2020-S-20) The center, a special education provider located in Erie County, … three and five years of age in western New York. The center is reimbursed for these services through rates set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and doesn’t have controls in place to educate or improve driving skills for employees with frequent driver license … or serious violations (e.g., speeding, disobeying traffic devices, driving while intoxicated). OPWDD could also improve controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 92-32
… §10(1)(i): A town may purchase an historically significant railroad depot located within the town and immediately … of the use of surplus town funds to purchase an historical railroad depot located within the town, under the following … of the use of surplus town funds to purchase an historical railroad depot located within the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32Oversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s title insurance industry (Industry). The audit scope covers the … About the Program DFS is responsible for regulating all insurance in New York State, including title insurance. Title insurance protects the property owner and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… The Mitchell-Lama Housing program (Program) was created to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. In exchange for low-interest … in the state, creating the risk that licenses could be granted to applicants whose financial stability has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… counties, cities, towns and villages across the state to assess whether local officials adequately considered the … revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Due to uncertainties in available state funding for highway improvements that were planned to be made in 2020, officials delayed highway improvements from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0