Search
Tioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) and Executive Administrator (Administrator) properly approved and monitored tax abatement and revolving loan projects. Key Findings The Board adopted … Determine whether the Board of Directors and Executive Administrator Administrator properly approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… The state Department of Health (DOH) could have saved the Medicaid program as much as $146 million over a six-year period if it had helped Medicaid patients with end stage renal … The state Department of Health could have saved the Medicaid program as much as $146 million over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… the federal tax code. If that is true, collections could pick up in the second half of FY 2018. Collections also could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDivorce – State Police Plan
… Divorce can affect your retirement benefits. The New York … the template, but because the review process is simplified for all submissions using the DRO template, we can complete … your wishes. As of July 7, 2008, beneficiary designations for certain benefits are revoked when a divorce, annulment or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/divorceState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… In February, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … on various projects at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Westchester County. $5 million with Ran Fire Protection … and masonry repointing at the State Capital Building in Albany County. $2 million with Jensen Hughes Engineering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… of patrol boats. Office of General Services - Design & Construction $51.4 million with J&N Construction Group Corp. … in New York County. $2.9 million with CHA Consulting Inc. for design services related to the National Guard … recycling services at SUNY Oswego. $1.6 million with B&B Contracting Group LLC for darkroom renovations at SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberCity of Lackawanna – Network Management and Internal Controls (2021M-215)
… officials properly implemented information technology (IT) security controls to safeguard the network against … not disabled. City officials have not developed written IT policies and did not provide users with IT security awareness training. City officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-network-management-and-internal-controls-2021m-215Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody and control of her signature stamp and check signatory policies were not followed. Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures for banking activities and online purchases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… Specifically: 26 components at the Public Operations Center, such as signs at interior offices with raised … accessible height. 22 components at the Town Hall, such as a wider accessible route at the main entrance ramp where the … 15 components at the Public Safety Center, such as a portion of service counters at an accessible height. Four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41Oyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… Key Findings Because the plan was not implemented in a prudent and cost effective manner, the buy-back program … benefits the District and is implemented in the most prudent and cost effective manner. Require participants to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43Former Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York. Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyOpinion 93-23
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Electrical Services (chair of planning board who performs work for town and private parties) -- Interest in Contract (chair of planning board in contract with town for electrical services) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (electrical contractor as chair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23Oversight of Direct Placement of Children
… custody follow a statutory schedule for permanency hearing and that our findings were not backed by specific … follow such a schedule and only considered a permanency hearing report to be missing if there was a court order for a permanency hearing. We provided detailed information to OCFS for any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenUlster County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-8)
… officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments … victim restitution payments appropriately or notify the court when a probationer violated the court order. 16 of 29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/ulster-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-8Town of Southold – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-10)
… Determine whether Town of Southold (Town) employees and elected officials completed annual sexual harassment … Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and elected officials. Of the 45 total individuals we tested (26 selected employees and all 19 elected officials), six employees or 23 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/08/town-southold-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… activities or goals it also considers important to quality control and safety such as delivery vehicle inspections, … to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (2013-S-57) Medicaid made $12,378,309 in overpayments for low birth weight payments that did not meet the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsTown of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2012 to March 6, 2013. Background … members and the Town Supervisor. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $5.09 million for … appropriate competition when soliciting purchases from 26 vendors who were paid more than $20,000 each and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193Charter School of Educational Excellence – Middle School Capital Project and Board Oversight of the Management Company (2015M-7)
… sufficient oversight of the Middle School construction project and of the management company which assists with the School’s academic … did not seek competition for approximately $6.8 million in project-related expenses for the Middle School project. The … School of Educational Excellence Middle School Capital Project and Board Oversight of the Management Company 2015M7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/05/08/charter-school-educational-excellence-middle-school-capital-project-andCorning City School District – Procurement (2016M-222)
Corning City School District Procurement 2016M222
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/corning-city-school-district-procurement-2016m-222DiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… hard to implement several recommendations, including closing 33 branches and expanding online and remote wagering. … analyze the performance of each branch and remote locations, and collectively negotiate track rates. OTB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardy