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Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. DiNapoli said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneySelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether discretionary spending by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority complied … meetings, memberships in professional organizations, and training. In addition, an Authority procurement card was used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and … separation payments and service credits to employees based on the applicable collective bargaining agreements or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… $30 million to Primary Venture Partners to invest in state-based companies, New York State Comptroller Thomas … The commitment will be made through the pension fund’s In-State Private Equity Investment Program, designed to make profitable investments in companies located in New York state. This is the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained in our report cover select high risk payment requests and … and payments, and prior years’ findings confirmed by DOL during in 2013. Key Findings We identified 7,370 erroneous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsXII.6.N Paying the New York Independent Systems Operator – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section advises Business Units how to process payments to the New York Independent Systems Operator (NYISO). NYISO provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6n-paying-new-york-independent-systems-operatorState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by claiming for all eligible Medicaid services provided. The district … were submitted and reimbursed. Claims were not submitted for 465 eligible services totaling $18,022. Had these … provider’s responsibilities and services to be provided. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… percent in the North Country. Four regions — the Capital District, Central New York, Long Island and the North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021Safety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, Safety at … SIR operates 24 hours a day with service every 30 minutes, and more frequently during weekday rush hours. From July 1, … incidents were reported on 142 dates (at least one incident). The process of responding to an incident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 … About the Program Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, with a focus on easing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit report, Access Controls Over Selected … Further, the audit team encountered significant delays during the audit due to lack of cooperation and timely access … are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… she attests to the accuracy of the information presented on the form. Sample travel forms can be viewed at the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s website at www.osc.state.ny.us . From our … are exempt from paying State and local sales or use taxes on hotel occupancy purchased within New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI). In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … also found, the president received approximately $142,000 in monetary benefits over six years that were not clearly … did not prepare 26 of 43 months of bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The treasurer also did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSelected Financial Management Practices
… operation, and maintenance of the Park. Under the Act, the State and New York City granted the Trust a possessory … President. The Trust also has approximately 59 full-time employees and 11 part-time and seasonal workers. The Trust is … of maintenance costs, which were not documented; did not pay rent for a year; or paid the wrong amount of rent. Two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesCity of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-16-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … 31, 2006. New York State Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue … any definitive documentation that the sale will take place during the upcoming year. The City has budgeted $1.9 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/10/14/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-16-12Internal Control System Components
… B-350 requires the head of each covered agency to certify compliance with the Act by April 30 of each year by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/internal-control-system-componentsInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… State Thruway Authority (Thruway Authority), was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the New York State Canal … Law requires the Corporation to maintain the Canal System in good condition. The Corporation’s Canal Structure … inspection requirements and frequency standards, including in-depth inspections (Inspections) – both above and below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims
… Patient Groups (APG) claims because of deficiencies in the claims processing and payment system. The audit … was adopted by the Department of Health (Department) in an effort to more accurately pay providers for services … the previous payment methodology. The Department phased in APGs beginning with hospital outpatient departments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/20/medicaid-program-overpayments-ambulatory-patient-group-claimsMission Statement and Performance Measures
… The New York State Thruway Authority (Authority) is a public benefit corporation created by the State Legislature … State Canal Corporation (Canal Corporation), a subsidiary public corporation of the Authority, was created by the State … Thruway's and Canal Corporation's performance. The 2009 Public Authorities Reform Act (Act) included requirements to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/mission-statement-and-performance-measures