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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … duplicate receipts were not always issued when collecting money because the board has not adopted a comprehensive cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Ogden – Financial Management and Justice Court (2014M-234)
… fiscal year. Key Findings The Board and Town officials have not developed adequate policies, procedures or financial … in its annual external audit report. If the Justices do not correct identified deficiencies, the Board can inform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/10/31/town-ogden-financial-management-and-justice-court-2014m-234DiNapoli: Financial Records of 500 Public Authorities Now on www.openbooknewyork.com
… for more than 500 state and local public authorities is now available at Open Book New York http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ , a transparency … revenue and spending. This addition to Open Book New York makes it the go-to source for comprehensive, … for more than 500 state and local public authorities is now available at Open Book New York httpwwwopenbooknewyorkcom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-financial-records-500-public-authorities-now-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomSeneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… For calendar year 2015, SCIDA has 33 projects, of which 30 projects have active payments in lieu of taxes agreements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of Depreciation … that strengthen communities, schools, and families through alcohol and drug prevention and treatment and to meet … into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. OASAS reimburses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followLakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… the internal controls over travel and conference costs for the period January 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The District’s expenditures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011 were … The Board did not ensure that the District only paid for actual District expenses, necessarily incurred on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145DiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for many, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Property tax … and aspects of how the city calculates property taxes. “New York City’s residential real estate market has proven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health is complying with the requirements established … for People With Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Mental Health (OMH), or the Office of Alcoholism and … To determine whether the Office of Mental Health is complying with the requirements established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawBuffalo City School District – Oversight of Field Activities at the Service Center (2014M-270)
… of our audit was to determine whether certain Service Center field employees and an IT vendor were adequately … from the IT and Plant Departments who work at the Service Center. Ensure that IT Department supervisory personnel … District Oversight of Field Activities at the Service Center 2014M270 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/11/buffalo-city-school-district-oversight-field-activities-service-centerDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is … June 30, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) oversees … OASAS enters into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesAccidental Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… due to your own willful negligence, you may be eligible for this benefit regardless of the amount of service you … “accident” on a case-by-case basis, using court decisions for guidance. You may also be eligible if you are permanently … without such notice of accident, you may still be eligible for this benefit, if you file an application for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-disabilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the new Job Data Reason Code BDA to be used for certain Job Action Requests. Affected … To inform agencies of the new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the new Job Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaQuality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up)
… Purpose In 2012, we conducted a series of audits at 12 State agencies focusing specifically on their 2011-2012 … maintained documentation supporting the answers given. The 12 audits were performed at the following agencies: … quality of Internal Control Certifications at 10 of the 12 agencies. We found instances where Internal Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/quality-internal-control-certifications-followMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… Generally, outpatient services are medical procedures that can be performed in the same day. Medicaid uses the All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… MetroPlus enrollment reached a record high of 670,915 members, an increase of 159,284 (31%), according to a report … of H+H is impacted by MetroPlus’s membership levels and members use of H+H health services. The amount of MetroPlus … robust managed care and high-quality services to its members, while implementing effective strategies to retain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicMedicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) has provided adequate oversight of Medicaid managed care provider networks to ensure cost … Program DOH administers New York’s Medicaid program. Most of the State’s Medicaid members receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksProblem Gambling Treatment Program
… gambling treatment services since 2006, even though four commercial casinos opened in New York State in 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… (2015-S-99) DASNY has implemented appropriate controls to meet its specific prevailing wage responsibilities,. … projects, they did not routinely inspect the sites to ensure that prevailing wage rates were posted, as … Auditors found DOCCS has appropriate procedures in place to ensure that it accurately determines inmate release dates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsRoadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2020
… report. These include: Numbers of individuals in certain age groups, such as those eligible for Medicare because they … earnings to cover their Social Security, Medicare, and Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) costs; (3) … Administration Annual Statistical Supplement, 2021 – Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance: Benefits in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2020