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Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… whether the Public Service Commission (Commission) monitors utilities’ compliance with merger/acquisition … regarding utility practices. Additionally, the Department monitors major electric and gas utilities’ performance … determine whether the Public Service Commission Commission monitors utilities compliance with mergeracquisition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Finally, the school’s former operations manager was arrested in December 2024 for the alleged theft of $1,100 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Audit Finds Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments May Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $300 Million
… determined that without proper oversight and this level of tracking, there is no way to ensure that all appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-may-have-cost-taxpayers-nearly-300-millionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1786
… in error. These checks need to be reversed to properly update charges to agency appropriations and adjust taxes. … of the Treasury. Please refer to NPAY590, address move update report (bulletin 1016) to verify the address has not … Albany, NY 12201-2119 For agencies utilizing couriers or overnight mail service, the check and Form AC 2714 should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checksOpinion 92-32
… reconveyance to an historical society) -- Sale (on installment basis to historical society) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … authorize the purchase price to be paid to the town on an installment basis, secured by a purchase-money mortgage. You … society would pay the purchase price for the depot on an installment basis, without any stated interest, over a number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (2020-S-17) From Jan. 1, 2014 through … 132,051 claims, totaling $30,695,221, that were paid for pharmacy services provided during periods when members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsControls Over Equipment
… the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (H+H) has established adequate controls over equipment. Our … the period July 1, 2016 through August 7, 2018. Background H+H is a public benefit corporation created by the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentOpinion 92-41
… owned, but you believe they have been acquired by the county in tax enforcement proceedings. You state that the county has not shown an interest in making the requisite … the "sidewalks" with the district. December 30, 1992 J. Stewart McLaughlin, Esq., Attorney Kismet Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41DiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… York state should improve its track record when it comes to promoting financial literacy and providing New Yorkers with access to information and tools to build their financial knowledge and skills, according to … York state should improve its track record when it comes to promoting financial literacy and providing New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… is maintaining adequate oversight of residential programs for victims of domestic violence to ensure these programs are … residential DV program. DV programs are run by various not-for-profit agencies across the State. During our audit … does not maintain adequate oversight of DV residences. For example, OCFS was unable to provide the audit team with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… the Department’s vehicle use and maintenance expenses for the period from January 2017 to December 2019 and … documentation and information obtained through April 2021. About the Program The Department’s mission is to ensure … to monitor service costs and are likely not receiving best pricing for services. The Department does little to hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 0.12 percent above current … calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 cities, including the “Big … zero growth in the tax cap will limit budget options for school and municipal officials as they plan for next year,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroVII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… moneys are to be used in accordance with rules prescribed by the Comptroller which include, but are not limited to: … under these sections are operated and maintained on the imprest basis, i.e. the fund is replenished for the … of the custodian in charge of the advance. Requirements on how to establish, maintain, account for, reimburse, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewFuel Purchases
… Authority (Authority) is purchasing the correct type of fuel, paying the proper amount for the fuel purchased, receiving the correct amount of fuel, and keeping accurate records of the supply and distribution of fuel. The audit covers the … Authority Authority is purchasing the correct type of fuel paying the proper a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesVillage of Islandia – Overtime (2023M-121)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Islandia (Village) officials properly approved, documented … our audit period, the Village paid eight employees a total of $149,964 in overtime that was not properly approved or … timecards. During the audit period: Ninety-five percent of the Village’s overtime was paid to the Fire Marshal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-islandia-overtime-2023m-121Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Horseheads (Village) officials properly audited claims and … disbursements. Key Findings Based on our sample of $1.1 million in claims and disbursements reviewed, Village … Village officials did not: Ensure an independent review of Parks and Recreation Department (Department) claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Marlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… internal controls over the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through November 14, 2013. … Ulster County. The District, which is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, operates three … the Board approved, a contract with the LLC’s principal owner to provide services similar to what the LLC had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessVillage of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to May 31, 2013. Background The … Trustees. The Village’s 2013-14 budgeted appropriations for all operating funds totaled approximately $6.4 million. … Key Recommendations Ensure that her records are accurate for the Board to use as a sound basis for key financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109Opinion 2006-11
… board member has an interest in town purchases from an auto parts store solely because the board member is an … or performance of any portion of town orders from the auto parts store, he or she is paid a salary by the store and … a prohibited interest if the town makes purchases from an auto parts store that employs the board member as its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… controls to adequately monitor and enforce requirements for safety and quality of life on state waters in accordance … them. Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY … 2018 identified up to $8.7 million in improper payments for Part B deductibles and coinsurance. Auditors determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits