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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… did not have enough to eat at times during the previous week Source: U.S. Census Bureau, based on those surveyed during the week of June 18 through June 23 Clear Racial and … levels at all – a finding 2 percentage points above the national response Source: U.S. Census Bureau, based on those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020United Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… September 26, 2014, identified $694,227 in drug rebate and discount revenue that was not credited to the Department for … the Department was credited with all drug rebate and discount revenue due to the State. We recommended that United remit to the Department the $694,227 in rebate and discount revenue identified by our audit, and fully comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Report 2020-S-63 ). About the Program As the … To help confront the mental health crisis among youth in New York State, the Mental Health Association in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followXIII.2 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… employees adhere to all employee expense policies outlined in this guide, as well as all relevant rules and regulations. … to Section 9 – Allowed Values for Processing Payments in the SFS of this Chapter for a complete listing of expense … To ensure the timely processing of bulkload transactions in the Travel and Expense module, each expense report must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2-overviewOpinion 89-44
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE JUSTICE -- Acting Justice (reporting requirement to the State Comptroller) … justices are required to file a monthly report with the Justice Court Fund of the Office of the State Comptroller for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-44XIV.2 Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates – XIV. Special Procedures
… incurred a liability. If the payment is made pursuant to a contract, the obligation date is the date specified in the … the first day the service begins is the Obligation Date. Grant Payments Specific grant program requirements need to be analyzed in order to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv2-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesDiNapoli Report Examines Post-COVID Trends in New York's Aging Prison Population
… to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today that examines post-COVID trends in the state’s aging … share of older people in New York’s prisons has grown over time,” DiNapoli said. “We need careful evaluation of policies related to sentencing, parole, compassionate release, geriatric and health costs, and reentry support for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-report-examines-post-covid-trends-new-yorks-aging-prison-populationRailroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow-Up)
… report, Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Report 2013-S-5). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on December 9, 2013, determined whether the Department properly oversaw … of Transportation: Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (2013-S-5) Department of Transportation: Management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/04/railroad-bridge-inspection-program-followCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)
… which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help the public make … We made two recommendations to the State University of New York (SUNY) to develop strategies to enhance compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-follow2022 Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration
… Comptroller DiNapoli's Economic Report on the Greater Flushing Area In recent years, Asian communities have faced … officials on depth of the pandemic’s impact on the greater Flushing area, which includes Chinatown. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-lunar-new-year-celebrationCincinnatus Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-77)
… budget. Understanding the Audit Area A fire district board is responsible for providing proper oversight of a fire … effectiveness, and prevent fraud and misuse of funds. This is accomplished, in part, by monitoring financial and … These assets included items such as computers, cameras and night vision goggles. Adopt: A required code of ethics policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/cincinnatus-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-77Monitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… is effectively monitoring projects awarded under the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP), and if grant … stormwater infrastructure design and create cutting-edge green technologies. Green infrastructure practices treat rainwater as a valuable … is effectively monitoring projects awarded under the Green Innovation Grant Program and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programTown of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… goods and services are not obtained at a favorable cost, free from favoritism or for appropriate purchases. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13Town of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… MIS Director and two employees: the Information Service Specialist and Help Desk Technician. In addition, the Police Department has a Senior Network and … and loss. Officials also have minimal assurance that in the event of a disruption or disaster (e.g., a ransomware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (subsequently renamed the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, or OPWDD). Jonathan’s parents … the written request, whichever is later. OPWDD operates 13 Developmental Disabilities State Operations Offices in six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followBeekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Investment Program (2025M-69)
… a written investment policy that can provide officials with a tool to manage finances more effectively and help … investment practices. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to … Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/13/beekmantown-fire-district-no-1-investment-program-2025m-69VII.2.C Direct Journal Payment & Payment Worksheet - Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies must forward all checks, money orders, etc. and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen, showing Business Unit, Deposit ID and total amount to DTF-Treasury who will deposit the funds … with the amount of the cash deposit and a justification as to why there is no alternative. Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2c-direct-journal-payment-payment-worksheet-treasury-requirementsOpinion 2002-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (content of proposition to establish a service award program for volunteer firefighters); (need for when … authorizing the establishment of the program must state, in addition to certain other information, the extent to which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-1DiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people in New York City continue to face double-digit unemployment, with young men experiencing the greatest challenges in finding work, according to a report released today by … after the height of the COVID19 pandemic young people in New York City continue to face doubledigit unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… Work (TTW) program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment. The audit covered the … 1 million working-age adults (ages 21–64) with a disability in New York State. The employment rate of working-age adults with a disability was 33% compared to 74% for working-age adults …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities