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Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, … made 29 recommendations to overhaul the operations of the city comptroller’s office and establish necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonCanarsie Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… $433 in salary and $71 in fringe benefits for a Teacher Assistant. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/canarsie-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… period from January 2018 through December 2020. About the Program Organized in 1955, NYRA is a not-for-profit corporation that holds the exclusive franchise … approved by the New York State Franchise Oversight Board (FOB). NYRA’s Purchasing Policy and Procedures Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… selection was properly documented by Homes and Community Renewal (HCR); and whether selected LPAs were properly … of several of New York State’s major housing and community renewal agencies, including the Housing Trust Fund … low-income housing. Within HTFC, the Office of Community Renewal (OCR) is responsible for administering the RESTORE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsWeekly Investment Plan
… Why Save For Retirement? See How Much You Can Have at Age 65. Find your age, then see how large a retirement account your weekly investment can … retirement Examples show a weekly investment amount and how large your retirement savings can grow by age 65 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/weekly-investment-planDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… Transportation Authority's (MTA) already overdue and over budget post-9/11 security program, according to a … security program — safeguarding the most vulnerable and busiest stations, bridges and tunnels — by June 2014. Now, the MTA expects to finish … Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTA already overdue and over budget post911 security program according to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, … and Rockville Centre Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. However, auditors found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkMedicaid Program – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims
… be achieved by modifying the reimbursement methodology for Medicare Part C cost-sharing claims in accordance with … Medicaid recipients are enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare. Medicare is the primary payer for medical services provided … be achieved by modifying the reimbursement methodology for Medicare Part C costsharing claims in accordance with federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claimsControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… agency expenses, and also affect the safety of persons in the care of the State. Outside New York City, nine … license has been revoked or suspended, OPWDD has processes in place that, if properly followed, reasonably ensure the … were of a serious nature, and increase the risk of an accident and/or injury (e.g., faulty anti-lock brakes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately … today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard abused the trust placed in him and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDual Employment
… certain restrictions and approval requirements established in law and civil service regulation. Key Findings Between … additional hours of extra service per pay period. Follow-up and additional testing identified three staff who violated time and attendance rules, resulting in improper payments for time not worked. These three cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Medicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
To determine whether Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when individuals transitioned between the Medicaid and Essential Plan programs and to identify overpayments resulting from inaccurate enrollments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollmentsDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that he … Comptroller’s office in 2011, he was chief counsel to the state Inspector General, an assistant attorney general in the state Attorney General’s office and an assistant district … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… York state pension payments made to her deceased mother. “Ms. Chatley hid her mother’s death to try to steal from the … Police, she is being held accountable for her crime. My office will continue to partner with law enforcement agencies … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionChurchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… Period July 1, 2022 – February 10, 2025 Understanding the Program Generally, school district purchases should be made in the taxpayers’ best interest. One method for ensuring that … important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. The District entered into 12 CIP contracts valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18Step Up Therapy Services, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… June 30, 2015, Step Up reported approximately $7.4 million in reimbursable costs for the SED preschool cost-based … 3 fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, we identified $810,382 in reported costs – $697,499 in personal service costs and $112,883 in other than personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/step-therapy-services-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFederal Balance of Payments – Federal Funding and New York
… by the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, the Office of the State Comptroller conducts an analysis examining the balance of payments between the individual states and the federal … by the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan the Office of the State Comptroller conducts an analysis examining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-balance-paymentsOversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee (Follow-up)
… of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Contract … services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City (City) and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. In February 2011, DHS contracted with the Bowery Residents’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committee-followCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health: Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate … for NYSHIP. Since 2014, Civil Service has contracted with CVS Caremark to administer the prescription drug coverage … $2.5 billion per year. In accordance with the contracts, CVS Caremark was required to negotiate agreements with drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilAccounts Payable Advisory No. 29
… Subject : Certifying Controls over the Agency’s Payment Process Reference : Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter … 4.D - Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process Guidance : Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6, Section 6.6 of … agency has sufficient internal controls over the payment process to ensure claims are appropriate to pay. Agency heads …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/29-internal-controls-certification