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Enterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2022
The Office of the New York State Comptroller continues to make progress in several areas towards identifying and applying data analytics to enhance efforts to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2022.pdfSullivan County Funding Corporation – Millennium Revolving Loan Program (2021M-196)
Determine whether Sullivan County (County) Funding Corporation (Corporation) officials awarded funds from the Millennium revolving loan program (Program) in accordance with established policy guidelines (guidelines) and ensured businesses complied with loan agreements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/sullivan-county-ldc-2021-196.pdfEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (2019-S-61) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, penalties, and fees—from delinquent individual and business taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s61-response.pdfEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (2019-S-61)
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, penalties, and fees—from delinquent individual and business taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s61.pdfReview of the Enacted Budget: State Fiscal Year 2021-22, April 2021
The New York State All Funds Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 totals an estimated $212 billion – the largest budget in State history, almost 10 percent greater than the prior year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/enacted-budget-report-2021-22.pdfSelected Performance Measures (2018-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) constituent agencies’ performance measurements are accurate and consistent. In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics to measure its performance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s18-response.pdfSelected Performance Measures (2018-S-18)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) constituent agencies’ performance measurements are accurate and consistent. In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics to measure its performance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s18.pdfUncollected Penalties (Follow-Up) (2015-F-8)
The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of April 30, 2015, of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Uncollected Penalties (Report 2012-S-69).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f8.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (Follow-Up) (2025-F-18)
To assess the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City (Report 2022-S-46).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-25f18.pdfDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… The agency uses the vehicles to transport clients to and from medical appointments and other services. DiNapoli's … from April 1, 2015 through June 26, 2018 found: 467 unpaid traffic violations were issued to 144 vehicles, racking up … incurred while driving State vehicles. To read the full report, including the agency's response, go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… due to rising property values. The city anticipates $929 million in proceeds from the sale of taxi medallions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedOpinion 90-57
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (need for referendum on contract to receive fire protection from village with service award program) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service … award program for the volunteer firefighters of a village fire department is subject to mandatory referendum in one or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Opinion 91-30
… see Office of General Services Purchasing Memorandum CL-262, page 3). Further, section 104 expressly provides that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 92-48
… establish a mandatory reserve fund if the proceeds of the sale of the improvement are used to pay or provide for the … districts and school districts in connection with the cash sale of capital improvements financed by obligations which are outstanding at the time of the sale. Prior to the enactment of chapter 413 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-48Opinion 94-3
… opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for proceeding to improve road pursuant to Town Law, §200) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a road pursuant to Town Law, §200. You ask whether the approval … with a proceeding for the improvement of a private road pursuant to Town Law 200 when it is proposed that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… state budget appropriately lower tax collection estimates in the Financial Plan for state fiscal year 2014-15 but … of the amendments give the Executive great latitude in spending,” DiNapoli said. “And while particular … reports that DOB has also modified projections made in the SFY 2014-15 third quarter financial plan update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… Comptroller’s website, as are several other webinars and a wide variety of user-friendly publications designed to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… its monitoring of casinos, especially with its failure to collect millions in oversight fees from casinos, according to a follow-up report released today by State Comptroller … with its monitoring of casinos especially with its failure to collect millions in oversight fees from casinos according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesXVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Basic financial statements for the State of New York are prepared … accounting principles (GAAP) for governments as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) which … body for establishing governmental accounting and financial reporting principles. From time to time, GASB will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standardsNational School Lunch, Breakfast Programs – Federal Funding and New York
… poverty level or if they participate in other income-based programs, such as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance … uses to support snacks and meals for students who attend programs or activities outside of the regular school day. FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/national-school-lunch-breakfast-programs