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DiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… Conservation (DEC) has experienced staff cuts and constrained funding since 2003 while its responsibilities … said. “Our natural resources are major assets for the state’s economy and New Yorkers’ health and quality … spending in several of the state’s major dedicated funds for environmental purposes. DEC is responsible for most of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateTuition Assistance Program – CUNY York College
… Purpose To determine whether York College complied with the Education Law and the … Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background York College (York) is a senior college within the City University of New York (CUNY). It was founded in 1966 and is located on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/tuition-assistance-program-cuny-york-collegeImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2019-S-2 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing-referring-andMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021
… to the providers. The audit covered the period from April 2021 through September 2021, and certain claims going … which averaged about 4.7 million claims and almost $1.5 billion in payments to providers. Key Findings The audit identified over $36.1 million in improper Medicaid payments, as follows: $28.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2021-through-september-30-2021Quality of Internal Control Certification
… the New York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and Internal Control Act (Act) requiring State agencies and … staff of the Internal Affairs unit, which is responsible for internal audits. Key Findings The Division submitted its … However, it did not provide the required level of detail for two questions. The Division did not list the deficiencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. The Affordable Care Act and implementing federal regulations mandated that State Medicaid agencies require all ordering and referring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-noDiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… in fatal accidents, occupants who were not wearing a seat belt or helmet were killed (64%). Approximately one-in-three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2014 Through September 30, 2014
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September … The audit found: $31.4 million in potential overpayments for clinic claims that were processed using an incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2014-through-september-30-2014Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Saratoga Springs (S9-21-10)
… budgeted estimates for revenues and expenditures against actual results, and modify their budgetary estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-saratoga-springs-s9-21-10V.3.A General Ledger Business Unit (GLBU) – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… set-up, and processing. SFS implemented multiple BUs to support the State as a whole, and each agency’s and … transaction processing in the General Ledger is not considered a requirement for a separate GL BU as journal … debits/credits) by BU. Where transactions entered by users do not balance by BU, system-generated entries will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3a-general-ledger-business-unit-glbuState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… first budget proposal as New York City is still rebounding from the pandemic and is facing an uneven economic recovery. … “A year after the city budgeted for its largest ever drop in property tax collections, a remarkable turnaround in … generate nearly $2 billion in savings in FY 2022 and FY 2023. The majority of savings come from operational spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-planDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued fiscal stress scores today for the 17 cities in New York that have fiscal years ending … and Rensselaer failed to file their financial information for the 2015 fiscal year and could not be issued a score. The … the Comptroller will release the updated fiscal scores for all counties, towns and the majority of cities in New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… by State law and increase Ms. Hitchens' compensation to a level she agreed to with former Governor Spitzer's office. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsFood Safety Monitoring
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and … New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2011 to September 18, 2013. Background The Department's Division … access to data among divisions and obtain training on how to use that data to perform necessary analytics to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoringDiNapoli: Women in New York Still Earn Far Less Than Men
… to $71,168 for men. Women’s median earnings as a share of men’s earnings in New York declined from 2021 and remained … pay gap in New York was smaller than the national average of 81 cents on the dollar in 2023, as reported in the U.S. … to make considerably less than men with the same level of education, but the pay gap narrows as education increases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menVillage of Leicester – Financial Management (2025M-7)
… fund balance? Audit Period June 1, 2021 – January 16, 2025 Understanding the Program A key measure of a village’s … by rental and interest income, real property taxes, State aid and sales tax, while the water fund is funded … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/05/09/village-leicester-financial-management-2025m-7Social Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… Preliminary Plan includes $246 million for SSBG for FY 2025, with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) … Budget (in millions) SSBG Funds by Services FY 2025 FY 2026 ACS Preventive Services $ 92.7 $ 92.7 … $233.1 Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding. Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis Impact ACS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… City August 2021 PDF Version Highlights New York State has the highest share of renter households in the United States … report on the first round of the program, in October 2020, when approximately $23 million had been disbursed. … OTDA provides a brief monthly report on applications that does not contain detailed information on who has submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityState Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations are … 2008, the maximum fine allowed for a violation was just $2,000 per incident even for those that result in serious … are identified. My family suffered the pain first hand of what can happen when their loved one is not properly cared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… crossover claims. Auditors additionally identified $16.4 million in potential overpayments on similar claims … at $992.7 million, but State Police received only $12.2 million for its share of the proceeds of those cases. … to State Police headquarters. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): Stony Brook University (2013-T-2) Auditors determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits