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Monitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up) (2023-F-44)

To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Construction Management.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f44.pdf

Use of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up) (2020-F-28)

To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f28.pdf

Management of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up) (2014-F-18)

To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption (2011-S-4).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f18_1.pdf

Protection of Child Performers (Follow-Up) (2018-F-24)

To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f24.pdf

Oversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees

… awarded to applicants based on their order on the waiting list, which is updated to reflect the withdrawal, rejection, … Utilize turnover rates when establishing waiting list sizes. Make these rates public so that applicants have …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-fees

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Safety, Reliability and Frequency

In the wake of the pandemic the MTA experienced significant ridership loss from which it has yet to recover. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has noted the MTA’s revenue composition is unlikely to return to pre-pandemic norms over the financial plan period.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2023.pdf

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-175

… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of Uniform Allowance and Uniform … of 2008 that implementing agreements between the State of New York and various negotiating units in the Unified Court …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-175-december-2011-unified-court-system-ucs-uniform-allowance-and

DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016

… earned in the same period last year, putting Wall St. on pace for a second consecutive year of higher profits, … very successful first six months, Wall Street profits are on track to exceed last year's level, barring a major fourth … underwriting rose 29 percent in the first half of the year on the strength of the financial markets, and revenue from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016

Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)

… the Board’s oversight of selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … elected five-member Board of Commissioners. Expenditures for 2013 were approximately $9.8 million. Key Findings The … compensation agreements with former sanitation supervisors for which it had no legal authority to do so, and the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processing

Schroon Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-145)

… recent reductions in State aid and the impact of the tax cap legislation. Key Recommendations Ensure that unrestricted … by law is used to reduce the next year’s real property tax levy. Adopt budgets with reasonable expenditure …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/20/schroon-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-145

DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth

… festival and earmarked for the city’s Business Improvement District, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the New York State Police and Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker. Michelle “Shelly” Stevens is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growth

Rochester City School District - Budgeting and Multiyear Financial Planning (2020M-44)

Determine whether the Board’s 2018-19 adopted budget was realistic and structurally balanced based on historical or known trends.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/rochester-2020-44.pdf

Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare

… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to … in actual and potential overpayments for services that are not allowed in conjunction with hospice (such as Assisted … equipment and supplies (totaling $4.1 million) that may have been eligible to be covered by the Medicare hospice …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered

Village of New Paltz – Internal Controls Over Building Department Operations (2017M-201)

… duties. Ensure that press-numbered receipts are issued for all revenue collected. Ensure that all collections are remitted timely. Ensure that financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/15/village-new-paltz-internal-controls-over-building-department-operations-2017m-201

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Offers Christmas Greetings

… that we have so much to be thankful for. Stocking stuffers and gifts piled high under Christmas trees are exciting, but our health and the health and happiness of our loved ones are the … season to help those less fortunate. I wish you and your loved ones a safe and Merry Christmas.” … At this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-offers-christmas-greetings

DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency

… authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside of New York City employ more than 4,300 employees, report … more effectively and be more accountable to the public. “My goal is to shed light on these types of entities – share …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparency

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… $18,264 in personal service costs, including bonuses and employee fringe benefits; $16,578 in overstated expenses; …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-62) For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Elmcrest claimed $54,250 in … costs, including bonuses and employee fringe benefits; $16,578 in overstated expenses; $12,911 in improperly … from birth to eight years of age. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, auditors identified $6,719 in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0