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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations (2019-N-2) Auditors determined that DOF did not maximize collection of fines and fees owed for parking violations, especially for vehicle owners residing … city has large outstanding balances due from summonses for parking violations, and DOF has not always taken timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services
… programs. OASAS’ mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by leading a comprehensive system of addiction … pursuant to requirements established in State law and New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (Regulations). … A Program’s eligibility for certification is contingent on the results of an OASAS inspection of the Program’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/03/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-servicesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-690
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2020 Prepaid … applied. Tax Information The Prepaid Legal Service benefit is supplemental taxable income, will be added to the … taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and is subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-690-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Child Protective Services (Report 2021-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established to encourage more complete reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, provide for the swift and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy … Act), effective January 1, 2020, was designed to put the State on a path to zero emissions in all economic sectors, … that secure energy to serve the end-use customers in the State) to meet their customers’ demand must be generated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsDiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a report released today by … One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Motor Vehicles – Language Access Services (Follow-Up) … Limited English Proficiency New Yorkers. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), one of the agencies required to develop … high-tech projects within the SUNY Polytechnic and/or Buffalo Billion portfolio to ensure that taxpayer money was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two … in fighting public corruption and holding Bridget Brown accountable.” The Franklin County District Attorney’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… laws and regulations to promote timely access to services for children across New York State. The audit … accomplishments. Providing special education programs and services at an early age helps prepare a child with a … students with disabilities. Preschool special education services for children 3 to 5 years of age can include but are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… accurately recorded collections that auditors reviewed in the central accounting records, she did not always deposit collections in a timely manner. Auditors also identified that staff in the clerk-treasurer’s office did not routinely issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Village of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Washingtonville’s (Village’s) 2025-26 tentative budget … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1Town of Hornellsville – Financial Management (2025M-102)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hornellsville … fund balance? Audit Period January 1, 2022 – August 6, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A key measure of a town’s … the Town’s financial affairs, which includes adopting the annual budget and multiyear financial and capital plans and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-2025m-102DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. “The upheaval … information and support they need,” DiNapoli said. “The State Education Department should work with state and local entities to ensure resources to address the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… program addresses many of the issues raised. The new online system will streamline applications, improve program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachTown of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and manage the Town’s ambulance service? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – … The Board did not adequately oversee or manage the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49College Readiness (Follow-Up)
… report, College Readiness (Report 2021-N-1 ). About the Program According to the U.S. Department of Education, … require education beyond a high school diploma—a college degree or advanced certificate represents entry to rewarding … persists through a post-secondary pathway that leads to a degree, credential, and/or employment providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-followDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) inappropriately paid more than 29,000 pharmacy claims worth nearly $1 million over a 27-month period for thousands of Medicaid recipients whose benefits were already covered by … The state Department of Health inappropriately paid more than 29000 pharmacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… nurses are conducted by each facility’s Human Resources (HR) department if their annual salary is below $100,000, while the New York City Department … Vizient, Inc. (Vizient) is a contract labor manager that provides temporary nursing staff and manages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionTown of Lockport – Culvert Pipe Fee Collections (2025M-57)
… the Audit Area Culvert pipes are used to help aid in the proper movement of water and materials under roadways, driveways and other structures. In the Town, property owners may submit an application to the … and installation fees totaling $22,800. The Superintendent in office during the audit fieldwork was appointed on August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-culvert-pipe-fee-collections-2025m-57Enforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has designed and … decisions. This technology can be used in a variety of ways, such as quickly scanning resumes for key words to … a candidate’s behaviors and mannerisms. While the use of these tools can benefit companies by saving time and money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-tools