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Other Bulletin No. 80
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … own operating budget. As a result, they determine whether to implement a minimum wage increase. State University Construction Fund has chosen to implement the 2025 minimum wage rates consistent with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-80-january-2025-increase-minimum-wage-state-universityThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information … devices rather than donating or selling them, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Information Technology Services needs to do a better job of keeping an accurate inventory of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… insurer will collect and remit FFI tax proceeds to the New York State Department of Financial Services, which distributes the proceeds to the proper recipients. Pursuant to Insurance Law and relevant case law, when a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… since the pandemic and economic changes have contributed to significant shifts in those streams of income, a new … details. “Understanding how the MTA pays for its day-to-day operations is crucial to improving its finances and the regional transit system,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… both in value and number. While officials were unable to provide the total cost of IT assets in use, the cost of IT … Officials did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date inventory records to properly account for IT assets. Although the School Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… Objectives To determine whether project owners are receiving Rural … (HTFC) is engaging in adequate outreach activities to make sure the program is reaching rural areas throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… – pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development … totaling $30,676. The audit included eight recommendations to help officials monitor and improve the IDA’s project … affairs. The Board contracted with a consultant to handle day-to-day operations, which included collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fPort Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… Therefore, district officials should establish procedures to ensure that employees are accurately paid the salaries and … We examined compensation totaling $449,510 that was paid to 40 of the District’s 239 clerical, custodial, maintenance, … contain recommendations. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38Starpoint Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-101-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Starpoint Central School District’s … that District officials did not adequately secure access to the network or properly manage user permissions to the financial and student information applications. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/05/starpoint-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-101-fDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… identified out-of-state Medicaid members, and found close to $1.2 billion in managed care premiums that were paid for … state Department of Health (DOH) did not properly check to confirm that Medicaid members were New York residents and waited too long to recoup improper payments. “Medicaid is a vital program and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… Objectives To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) … aid for disadvantaged students who show the potential to succeed despite poor academic preparation and limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… Boca Raton, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Court to 5 months in jail, $200,000 in restitution and signed a … State pension benefits. Eletz previously pleaded guilty to the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D … thank Attorney General Schneiderman for partnering with us to prosecute these crimes.” “Workers across New York count on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… $4.8 billion higher than initial projections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … the Executive Budget in January. “Tax collections continue to be higher than expected and spending is well below … but for now our financial position remains strong.” Year-to-date tax collections of $63.3 billion were $4.4 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… 2016, with an estimated value of $186 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The state … downturn, is headed for a successful year. We continue to focus on prudent, long-term management of investments to make sure our assets match our liabilities," DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… four in “moderate fiscal stress,” and 11 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total of 22 villages were … officials, however, must remain vigilant when it comes to both short- and long-term budgeting. By putting together … can remain financially stable and others can start to improve their fiscal health.” DiNapoli’s office evaluated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Scarborough, 69, of Queens, New York, was sentenced today to 13 months in prison and two years of supervised release … also ordered that Scarborough pay $54,355 in restitution to New York State and forfeit the same amount to the United States. Scarborough pleaded guilty on May 7, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… deteriorated faster than the pace of repairs, according to an analysis of MTA data by New York State Comptroller … troubling. On the plus side, the MTA has been able to reduce the number of the most serious station defects, but a lot more needs to be done to address declining station conditions. It is up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… could end three years of consecutive declines, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … year and, barring a major setback, profits are on track to surpass last year,” DiNapoli said. “While the securities … than before the financial crisis, it remains critical to our local economy and one of the largest contributors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… were already covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … audit released today found another $61,711 in overpayments to providers because of incorrect Medicare coinsurance, … of the state budget each year,” DiNapoli said. “DOH has to do a better job making sure that the money spent on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… of the way through the state’s fiscal year, according to the December cash report issued today by State Comptroller … expected. "Strong tax collections in December added to a positive short-term picture for the state’s … on a new state budget begin in coming weeks.” Compared to a year earlier, total receipts increased 6.5 percent, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-report