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The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported … Social media companies, whose business models rely heavily on personal information, should take steps to promote best … in New York State in 2020, inflicting financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… Of the five boroughs, Brooklyn had the highest total COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths as of January … relative population size. However, Brooklyn’s cumulative COVID-19 case rate was second-lowest of the five boroughs. … percent for Brooklyn, the same as for the City as a whole. Vaccinations After the first vaccines against COVID-19 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynState Agencies Bulletin No. 1829.1
… 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18291-april-2020-civil-service-employees-association-csea-retroactive-2Opinion 94-12
… DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to negotiate lease of unneeded real property) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (authority to negotiate lease of unneeded real property) TOWN LAW, §176(14): A fire district may, without referendum, negotiate a lease of a portion of its vacant land with a not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12IX.8.D Electronic Refund Payments to the U.S. HHS – IX. Federal Grants
… for awards that are open for draws and returns via the Payment Management System (“PMS”) draw system. Please note … PMS, and if the intent is for a refund to be issued separate from the normal draw process, this needs to be … any transaction that would bill against the award. REGULAR PAYMENT VOUCHER To generate an electronic refund of federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix8d-electronic-refund-payments-us-hhsDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… “Since encouraging more drivers to switch to electric cars is a part of the state’s strategy for lowering … of the total and just one charger for every 2,639 electric cars. Nassau County has 5,947 registered EVs, about 13% of … 1.8% of the total or one port for every 1,189 electric cars. Westchester, where NYPA is based, has more NYPA public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleXII.8.B Matching – XII. Expenditures
… voucher that references a purchase order, except when the Payment Method on the purchase order is the Procurement Card. … will help to ensure vouchers are appropriate for payment. In addition, the Office of the State Comptroller approved the use of payment tolerances in the SFS for select items to allow for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8b-matchingDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… In 2023, there were 4.6 million New Yorkers aged 18 to 34 (“young adults”) representing 23.2% of the state’s … of high school graduates nationally. People aged 26 to 34 are more likely to have a bachelor’s degree (31.5%) … food preparation or serving. Young adults aged 26 to 34 have the highest participation rate at 84.7%. Just under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s AIDS Institute (Institute) has provided effective … consistent with contract requirements. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2014 through February 6, 2017. Background … To determine if the Department of Healths AIDS Institute has provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsSelected Aspects of Capital Program Project Management
… in its Project Status Report (PSR) system. During the construction phase, a Construction Manager (CM) takes over the project. During this … non-conformance. Insufficient contractor personnel on site: On four of our sampled projects, we determined that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/selected-aspects-capital-program-project-managementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Greenport , Town of Guilderland , Kenilworth Fire District No. 2 , Sodus Center Fire Department , Town of Thurman , Wading River Fire District , Warren County and the West Albany Fire District. "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Binghamton City School Finances Progressing
… diligently to keep their district’s finances on the right path under difficult circumstances,” said DiNapoli. “Smart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-binghamton-city-school-finances-progressingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Endicott , Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority and West Glens Falls Fire Company #1 . “In today’s fiscal … accounted for by the chief financial officer. West Glens Falls Fire Company #1 – Internal Controls Over … Endicott Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority and West Glens Falls Fire Company 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1The VendRep System
… The VendRep System is a secure application that allows … certify their Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire. Once the questionnaire is certified, it is available for review by the State contracting entity. Also, after the contract is … The VendRep System is a secure application that allows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-systemVendor Responsibility Review Process
… only award contracts to responsible vendors. A responsible vendor must have the: integrity to justify the award of … entity’s duty to evaluate the responsibility of the vendor before awarding the contract. This is an important … For its part, the vendor must disclose any information or documentation relevant to the scope of the contract on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processXI.2.D Vendor Name on Contractual Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… a vendor by a New York State assigned ten-digit vendor number instead of its Federal Tax Identification Number. In … on the SFS. (See Chapter X, Section 1- Guide to Vendor/Customer Management Overview of this Guide, for more … they must be registered in the Centralized Corporate Customer File and assigned a Customer ID. (See Chapter X, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2d-vendor-name-contractual-agreementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-731
… for processing the CUNY Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program. Affected Employees Eligible CUNY employees … electing to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program are affected. Background The Health Benefits … Health Benefits Application and the MSC Enrollment/Change Form. An employee will receive $1,000 for waiving family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-731-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… reconciliation and reporting of cash receipts from trash bag sales to residents used to pay for their refuse pickup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Anthem Blue Cross – Effectiveness of the Recovery Process
… contracts with Anthem to administer the Empire Plan’s Hospital Program, which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient services provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hospice. In addition to processing and paying hospital claims for Empire Plan members, Anthem is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/06/anthem-blue-cross-effectiveness-recovery-process