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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Research Foundation of the State University … York and New Jersey generally did not have documentation to justify the need for new or renewed contracts for personal … In addition, the authority did not provide documentation to support that it periodically reassessed all of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess various New York State agencies’ progress in establishing an … artificial intelligence (AI) governance structure over the development and use of AI tools and systems. The … and does not generate harmful, unintended consequences. New York State (NYS) and some of its agencies have been using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… of New York $3.1 million with Corporate Counseling Associates Inc. for employee assistance services. Department … Elevator Company for elevator rehabilitation at Elmira Psychiatric Center. $1.6 million with Rochester Economic … the Manhattan Forensic Relocation project at the Manhattan Psychiatric Center in New York City. Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… for the Empire, Excelsior and Student Employee Health plans. $36.1 million to Beacon Health Options Inc. for … Corporation for a portion of the construction and renovation costs of the Utica Harbor Point bulkheads. $1.5 … Properties LLC for a portion of the costs for building renovation and purchase of machinery and equipment for 5G …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Tower in Albany County. $2 million with VMJR Companies LLC for masonry repairs at the Sheridan Avenue steam plant in … Information Technology Services $35.5 million with Zones LLC for information technology service desk support for NYS … and Warren counties. $5.6 million with Bothar Construction LLC for resurfacing on Route 434 in Tioga County. Major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… million with Global Electrical Contracting of Westchester Inc. to provide a closed-circuit television and alarm system … Secure Center in Monroe County. $1.4 million with TAM Enterprises Inc. to replace manholes and provide pump station … in Bronx County. $4.9 million to El Sol Contracting ES/II Enterprises JV for bridge repairs and painting on the Gowanus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberAttica Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-103)
… Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserves . Officials’ practices of appropriating fund balance and reserves that are not needed circumvents the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-103Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-123)
… Conduct required audits or Adopt a procurement policy, investment policy or code of ethics, as required. Although … the Treasurer’s records. Adopt a procurement policy, investment policy and code of ethics. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/01/29/stamford-harpersfield-kortright-fire-district-financial-activities-2020mXIV.10.A Required Information for State Credit Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… into the Credit Card Supplier’s system is accurate and relevant. This includes: Associated accounts contain the name …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfochapter-xiv/xiv10a-required-information-state-credit-cardsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… Local sales tax collections of $14.9 billion grew by $739 million … boost. As the economy continues its tenuous recovery, sales tax collections could vary either way for local … of revenue.” DiNapoli’s report noted growth in county sales tax collections, excluding New York City, was 3.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… 2023 Three principals of Phinaliz Communications LLC were arrested in connection with a long-running scheme to steal … Philip Mtui, Mbaga Kaiza, and Tony Taylor, were arrested last Thursday. "The defendants allegedly engaged in … Mtui and Kaiza both were held on $250,000 bail. Taylor was arrested on one count of conspiracy in the sixth degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… an egregious act. Ms. Robertson kept her mother's death a secret to steal her pension. She was caught and now she must … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemSUNY Bulletin No. SU-356
… the starting, stopping, and changing of SUNY’s Voluntary 403(b) Savings Plan deductions. Affected Employees: All employees enrolled in the SUNY Voluntary 403(b) Savings Plan are affected. Background: In an effort to … the process of starting, stopping, and changing SUNY 403(b) deductions, OSC has created a new automated process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-356-process-change-sunys-voluntary-403b-savings-planPort Ewen Fire District – Financial Management (2024M-157)
… financial decisions. Annually review the District’s investment policy and seek legal investment options that align with the District’s investment needs and benefit taxpayers. However, soliciting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/03/port-ewen-fire-district-financial-management-2024m-157Opinion 2002-9
… workers) VOLUNTEERS -- Use of (to assist at recycling center) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; GENERAL … under the contract. You ask whether a town may pay a small "stipend" to one or more individuals who provide … proposal procedures for contracts involving a relatively small dollar amount. Such a contract, however, would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9New Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… If new funding sources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are not … fell sharply during the first half of 2017 and was on pace for the worst year in 17 years, largely as a result of an … be funded. The MTA is contributing 43 percent of the funds for the 2015-2019 capital program, a much larger share than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesXII.9.A Obtaining Statewide Financial System Payment Data – XII. Expenditures
… the payment process (refer to Section 4.D - Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process ). Agencies … obtain this data directly from the SFS through the use of reports and queries. For example, agencies can use SFS … The Office of the State Comptroller OSC will provide Business Units with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9a-obtaining-reports-or-information-office-state-comptrollerWantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… established adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access … not establish adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access … transactions or the misappropriation of funds in the financial application because they did not: Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessRavena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-7)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-lead-testing-andDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… governments in New York State ended 2020 in some form of fiscal stress, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … (excluding New York City) twice a year. The latest round of scores announced today identified 19 local governments … nine towns. This release is based on financial information of local governments operating on a calendar year basis (Jan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scores