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Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York

This report outlines long-term trends and recent developments in the battle to save lives from being lost prematurely to substance use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will require an ongoing commitment of public resources.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/drug-overdose-deaths.pdf

Cost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees

… persons with the local government or school district’s own records. Verify Eligibility Using a Variety of Methods … also update any relevant personal information (marriage, divorce, changes in dependents, address or phone number … reported to SSA using genealogical websites. Search these free websites by social security number or name. You can only …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retirees

Town of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)

… funds, which are the general fund town-wide (TW), highway fund TW, general fund town-outside-village (TOV) and highway fund TOV. The Town’s 2024 budgeted appropriations … by approximately $3.4 million and appropriations by $1.9 million combined. Additionally, the Board appropriated …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… District and the White Plains City School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … unrestricted unappropriated fund balance levels are in accordance with statutory requirements, and budget … and reserves while limiting tax increases, resulting in a deficit unrestricted fund balance of $435,655 at the end …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Glenham Fire … , Town of Kingsbury , Village of Monticello , Pearl River Fire District and the Village of Sleepy Hollow. "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bethlehem Central School District , Franklinville Central School District , Goshen … District – Financial Management (Cattaraugus County) As of June 30, 2016, unrestricted fund balance totaled $2.6 … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bethlehem Central School District Franklinville Central …

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

Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the ten … Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Report 2018-S-24 ). … recipients may have more than one different CIN assigned to them during the time they are in receipt of benefits …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbers

Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Saratoga Springs (S9-21-10)

… [ read complete report - pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 … estimates for significant expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. However, the adopted general fund budget includes …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-saratoga-springs-s9-21-10

Fulton County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2014M-291)

… Key Findings Seven of the eight payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements that were active during our audit period … a process for taking action when businesses fail to make PILOT payments. Key Recommendations Ensure that new project … not met. Implement policies and procedures to ensure that PILOT payments are timely and accurate and take action when …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/05/01/fulton-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-program

Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (B17-7-2)

… in the District's proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Patchogue-Medford Union … to submit their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/09/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b17-7-2

Partial Lump Sum Payment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… Are members covered under Section 383-e or 383-f eligible for a partial lump sum payment at retirement? Yes, eligible … been eligible to retire with a service retirement benefit for at least one year before your date of retirement; and Retire with a service retirement benefit (not a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/partial-lump-sum-payment

Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)

… adequate internal controls over its financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background Albany County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of … Probation Department collected $464,508 and $542,187 in restitution, fines and fees during 2011 and 2012, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operations

Accounts Receivable Collections

… receivable that state agencies have been unable to collect and have referred to the OAG. During the period April 1, 2008 … During this period, the Bureau collected $381.6 million and wrote off 43,487 uncollectible cases totaling $155.3 … that remained closed when they should have been reopened and reassigned because new charges were incurred on the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collections

Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)

… solely for PCMH’s Chief Executive Officer; parties and alcoholic beverages for staff; and unsupported professional … staff to follow up on recommendations to PCMH resulting from field visits, and excessive delays by OMH to recover $1.4 million in surplus advances from the 2011-12 through 2013-14 fiscal years. Key Findings …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-follow

DiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud

… Attorney Robert M. Carney, and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced the guilty plea of Muhammad Adnan … Attorney Robert M Carney and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced the guilty plea of Muhammad Adnan …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraud

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2275

… name and Social Security Number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement applies to resident and … the right to pass along any penalties imposed by the IRS to any State Agency that is responsible for the … (4) calendar years in the event of an OSC review and/or IRS audit. If an agency determines the employee has recently …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2275-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported

State Police Bulletin No. SP-248

… Changes will be effective in paychecks dated July 2, 2025. OSC Actions: At the request of the PBA NYS Troopers, … dues for employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. The new rates are as follows:   Bargaining Unit Deduction Code …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-248-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2316.1

… in the following bargaining units who are required by the Commissioner of DOCCS to work scheduled or unscheduled … Association (CSEA) Administration Services Unit (BU 02) Operational Services Unit (BU 03) Institutional Services … employee’s regular rate of pay if they are required by the Commissioner of DOCCS to work overtime during the illegal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23161-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employees

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2316

… in the following bargaining units who are required by the Commissioner of DOCCS to work scheduled or unscheduled … Association (CSEA) Administration Services Unit (BU 02) Operational Services Unit (BU 03) Institutional Services … employee’s regular rate of pay if they are required by the Commissioner of DOCCS to work overtime during the illegal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2316-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employees

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Resignation

… is facing many challenges as we battle the ongoing impact of COVID-19. My team and I stand ready to assist incoming … is facing many challenges as we battle the ongoing impact of COVID19 My team and I stand ready to assist incoming …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-resignation