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Opinion 88-13
… or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the contract; or (c) appoint an officer or … or approve the contracts with the company, to audit claims and approve payments made under the contracts, or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13State Contract and Payment Actions in August
… In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,439 contracts for state agencies … State Park in Orange County. State University Construction Fund $23.2 million with Consigli Construction Co., Inc. for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… $63 million with Deloitte Consulting LLP for actuarial rate certification services. $8.5 million with Guidehouse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… The expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined with state aid that has not kept pace with inflation and slower growth in local revenue may push some local governments closer to the edge of a fiscal cliff, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . Caledonia-Mumford Central School District – Online Banking (Genesee County) Although the district’s policy indicates that it has a written online banking agreement with its bank, district officials … with the bank. They also did not adequately segregate online banking duties and did not dedicate a separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and Debt Service Fund (Madison County) Three reserve funds totaling $1.3 million as of June 30, 2018, were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care
… track or penalize lateness when hospitals do not report live births within five business days to the Department. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-careComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Bellport , Berkshire Fire District , Town … Village of Bellport – Claims Processing (Suffolk County) None of the claims abstracts reviewed by auditors … Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (Nassau County) The board does not audit and approve claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… help diversify the Fund’s investments and expand its pool of investors. DiNapoli made the announcement at the Fund’s … access to investment opportunities and broadens the pool of talented investment managers who want to do business with … the Fund’s overall investment strategy on behalf of the more than one million members and beneficiaries of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programDiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… regions accounted for 57 percent of the total net jobs gained through IDA projects in 2016, with Long Island … upstate regions accounted for 43 percent of the total net jobs gained. "IDA projects continue to produce new jobs across the state, but the pace has slowed in several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Central Valley School District , Cornwall Central … and the Wappingers Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … County) The treasurer does not oversee the application of her signature on checks or compare checks to the warrant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 93-12
… (travel expenses - where spouse accompanies school board member) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Reimbursement for … member attending conference) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §77-b: A school district may not authorize the incurrence and … and all necessary tuition fees incurred in connection with attendance at a conference. Claims for these expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12DiNapoli: Needles, Birth Control Go Missing From NYC School Health Centers
… oversees the administration of essential health services to thousands of New York City school students at no cost to … Officials at the health center said they did not keep a record of stock or conduct inventory; Excluding the … sampled Centers’ records 712 packages of contraceptives from several schools; 131 boxes of antibiotic tablets from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-needles-birth-control-go-missing-nyc-school-health-centersDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park
… taxes and transferred ownership to the Town of Hyde Park in January. The town has agreed to remove the remaining … how residents can benefit when governments work together – in this case, the state, county and town – and I look forward to similar partnerships in the future as we work together improve our shared quality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-dutchess-county-and-town-hyde-parkComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced … we exposed his theft and recovered nearly $275,000 for the retirement system,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank … in the amount of $7492016 for stealing $27492016 in NYS pension benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1664
… are properly authorized, verified and executed. As the State’s payroll administrator, OSC is responsible for … to enter dues deduction transactions into PayServ based on authorizations submitted by the union. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1664-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… with their budgeting.” BOCES funds are derived primarily from component and participating school districts. BOCES officials are required to report to each district the cost allocated to … BOCES. Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES From fiscal years 2012-13 through 2014-15, auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 964
… Compensation Unit processed a NY State Insurance Fund form C8EMP. Employees were also mailed a corrected form W-2 (W-2C) to inform them of changes in their reported … the length of time it takes the IRS to process the refunds or the order in which they are processed. The OSC Workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/964-procedure-change-prior-year-ssmed-tax-refundsOversight of Complaint Activity
… Purpose To determine whether the Public Service Commission … consistently applies State laws, rules, and regulations to ensure utility consumer protections are enforced, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… Our audit did not include a review of compliance issues for schools operating within New York City. The audit covered … May 18, 2016. Background The Department is responsible for overseeing school fire safety and for ensuring schools comply with fire safety provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance