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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli said today. “When consumers shop for groceries or buy gas or even mulch, they expect the … it can add up and consumers may end up paying more for everyday items,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit found that … devices and check that consumers are getting what they pay for.” Testing of retail pricing and weighing devices falls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the risk that equipment may be misappropriated, or used for personal use. In a follow-up, auditors found the … implemented. State Department of Health: Medicaid Payments for Medicare Part A Beneficiaries (Follow-Up) (2013-F-16) An … identified $14 million in potential Medicaid overpayments for claims pertaining to 2,564 individuals enrolled in both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsXII.5.B Unique Invoice Number Requirements – XII. Expenditures
… and (2) includes only items it has received and not paid for on a previous voucher. Business Units may encounter this … because Business Units should request that vendors invoice for goods or services that have been delivered. For example, assume a Business Unit wants to make a partial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5b-unique-invoice-number-requirementsDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… by our own employees, who used State Police resources for their personal benefit. We will not tolerate illegal … or sworn — and we will hold them accountable for their actions,” said State Police Acting Superintendent … and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyXIX.7 Moving Expenditures Charged Prior to Conversion to a PCIP Converted Project ID – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… a customer contract were converted to a new unique project ID with a Z at the end. Any prior expenditures under the … an agency may encounter an error. If the new Project ID will not have enough expenditures to post the credit … and closed for transacting. If the new converted Project ID has or will soon have enough expenditures to post the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix7-moving-expenditures-charged-prior-conversion-pcip-converted-project-idLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… (Lehman) officials adequately assured that all Lehman bank accounts were authorized and used only for appropriate … purposes and transactions. The audit covered Lehman’s bank accounts for the period of January 1, 2013 through … and has more than 12,000 students. Lehman maintains bank accounts for various purposes, such as tuition and fees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… of Social Services, is the primary agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City (City) and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersFare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and the majority of public bus … Transit’s Division of Operations Planning is responsible for generating random samples of subway stations for traffic checkers to observe and record whether passengers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1942
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with new tools for reviewing and explaining an employee’s retroactive … - Identifies retroactive pay calculated for an employee at the time query is run and prompts for the employee’s Emplid. The query displays the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1942-new-locked-queries-review-retroactive-payments-employees-paycheckRavena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-7)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … not sampled or properly exempted by District officials for Cycle Two. This occurred because District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-lead-testing-andGlen Cove City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-17)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … and remedial action plans that identified water outlets for sampling and which water outlets they exempted, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-17Harpursville Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-11)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … not sampled or properly exempted by District officials for Cycle Two. This occurred because District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/harpursville-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-11DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… earnings also corresponded with declining responsibilities for emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic and an overall increase in the size of the state workforce for the first time since 2019, growing by 2.5% in 2023. … agency overtime hours; OPWDD more than 6 million hours, 26.6%; and Mental Health nearly 3.4 million hours, or almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2021-F-17) An audit … in August 2020 identified $18.2 million that was paid for hospital services for ineligible members. Of the $18.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1049
… LAF – Layoff Remove an individual with permanent status from a position as the result of a reduction in force. … LAD – Layoff Dir Remove an individual with permanent status who has been displaced by an employee who was bumped … LAR – Layoff Ret Remove an individual with permanent status who has been displaced by an employee who has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1049-information-regarding-processing-layoff-transactions-payservXII.4.E Electronic Invoicing – XII. Expenditures
… with a classification that identifies them as “open for ordering” to submit electronic invoices. Agencies should … X, Section 4.A - Vendor Classifications of this Guide for guidance related to vendor classifications and ordering … = XML) Direct Entry The direct entry method is designed for vendors that submit a small number of invoices per month. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4e-electronic-invoicingNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing at complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at: … For a copy of the mugshot please contact: Tania Lopez at [email protected].ny.us . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulations (NYCRR) clearly defines the reporting process for elected and appointed officials and ensures they receive … credit. In August 2015, this regulation was revised for officials who begin a new or subsequent term on or after … the revised regulation sets out specific time frames for completing requirements such as an official’s record of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Health (DOH) – Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients with Multiple Identification Numbers and No … of approximately $2.7 million in Medicaid overpayments for services provided to recipients with multiple … Hill shop when compared with their work production records for the same periods. Auditors also identified several MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsXVI.4.C Federal Grant Accruals – XVI. Financial Reporting
… GASB Statement No. 33 – Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions (GASB Codification Section N50 – … referred to as eligibility requirements, must be satisfied for a transaction to occur. Voluntary nonexchange … The eligibility requirements must be fulfilled in order for a transaction (except for providing cash or other assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4c-federal-grant-accruals