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User Access Controls Over Selected System Applications (Follow-Up) (2021-F-8)
To determine whether access controls over select State University of New York Upstate Medical University (Upstate) system applications are effective to prevent unnecessary or inappropriate access to those applications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f8.pdfThe Kelberman Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2019-S-57)
To determine whether the costs submitted by The Kelberman Center, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s57.pdfBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (2020-S-41) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has effectively addressed the findings and recommendation related to benefits advisement in the New York State Employment First Commission report.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s41-response.pdfSchool District Assessment Adjustment Form
All assessment adjustments must be reported in detail by parcel on this form. Please fill it out and mail back to the Office of the New York State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/school-district-assessment-adjustment-form.pdfUser Access Controls Over Selected System Applications (2019-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine whether access controls over select State University of New York Upstate Medical University (Upstate) system applications are effective to prevent unnecessary or inappropriate access to those applications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s34-response.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-266
… in Pay Period 16L who become eligible: If an employee was not eligible at the time of the first payment, but … 22L) and 07/24/2019 (Administration 7L). If an employee was not eligible at the time of payment in either … shall be eligible for the salary increase if the employee was reemployed in an equivalent position for a least one (1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-266-2016-and-2017-retroactive-salary-increases-psnu-employeesState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… problems from lowering job creation goals after companies did not meet expectations to not verifying if jobs were … evidence that several companies actually created jobs and did not simply shift jobs. “New York state gives away millions of dollars each year in tax breaks for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Assemblyman William Scarborough, 69, of Queens, New York, was sentenced today to 13 months in prison and two years of … claimed, and received, per diem payments for days that he was not in Albany or in transit to or from the city. U.S. … our state.” As a New York State Assemblyman, Scarborough was entitled to receive the following types of payments when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Office of General Services (OGS) are now directing all state agencies to submit … Agriculture and Markets AgMkts and the Office of General Services OGS are now directing all state agencies to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school … November 2022. About the Program The Department is part of the University of the State of New York, one of the most complete, … all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students data and is monitoring New York State school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… State agencies were late 61 percent of the time in approving contracts with … year, with half of all agencies reporting contracts as late as 90 to 100 percent of the time, according to a report … In 2015, the state paid $129,824 in interest payments for late contracts. “Chronic delays create financial problems for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… income. In 2021, the number of filers declined but was slightly greater than the number in 2019. The vast … move into or out of the state. The 2020 increase in filers was concentrated in full-year resident taxpayers, up by 161,679. The 2021 decrease was also attributable to these taxpayers, down by 235,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many facilities across New York state with significant problems including mold, … exposed wiring, missing smoke detectors and garbage in rooms, according to an audit released today by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Sales tax collections were quite strong in the first … DiNapoli’s report found: On a monthly basis, statewide sales tax collections increased by 9.2% in January and 14.1% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local governments were quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face … and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring New York’s economy, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… comprise New York’s workforce development system. The SWIB was established to minimize the duplication of services, … the absence of a functioning SWIB, DOL’s most recent plan was submitted in March 2020 and has not yet been approved at … plan and initially said they did not know why its approval was delayed. Later, in response to the audit’s preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) failed to spend millions of dollars on … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There are older New Yorkers waiting for services to help them remain independent and out of nursing homes, but the Office for the Aging isn’t doing enough to make sure the funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… Objective To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) … in the transfer of technology and royalties received for intellectual property developed at SUNY campuses. The … interest in the transfer of technology and royalties for projects developed at SUNY schools. We found the Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… most counties also experienced year-over-year increases for the month.” In May 2024: New York City’s collections … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April to June) will be available in July. Table Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… collections totaled $1.85 billion for the month, up $68 million year over year. “Growth in local sales tax … In August: New York City’s collections totaled $793 million, an increase of 4.4%, or $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-august