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… does not comply with the Guidelines, the State Use Policy, or DEC Policies, and DEC does not have sufficient controls in … DEC officials have not implemented the recommendation from our Office’s report 2006-BSE-11-006 issued on May 16, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsContinuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: Continuity of Operations … 2017-S-33 ). About the Program The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (Division) is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… popular scams include using questionable social security numbers and intentionally misstating deductions. For access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… with fiscal years starting July 1, 2023, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearCollege at Brockport – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other outliers. One of these employees … (College) and had travel expenses among the highest in the State. The employee’s travel costs totaled $143,258. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-brockport-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … so far in 2016. DiNapoli’s office paid out 4.5 million state refunds totaling $4.2 billion. Another 152,000 refunds … are expected to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund from the state is $840. “Fighting refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come.
Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City
The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program (2024-S-2)
To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) is adequately monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24s2.pdfList of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/29/2024) from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-stressed.pdfWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… (the traditional measure of industry profitability) may not exceed the level of 2013, according to a report issued … holding companies, including their securities operations, have agreed to pay an estimated $130 billion in settlement … down profits in the first half of 2014 and are likely to do so in the second half as well given the announcements of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelOpinion 92-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … -- Extension (necessity to obtain approval of the State Comptroller) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (necessity to obtain approval of the State Comptroller) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37DiNapoli: Medicaid Redesign Presents Opportunities and Risks
… The state’s efforts to limit Medicaid spending are showing … progress with annual growth at less than 2 percent. Still, state spending on Medicaid is projected to rise by nearly … reform, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-medicaid-redesign-presents-opportunities-and-risksOpinion 91-44
… regard, we note that 4 NYCRR 73.1[c][1][ii], authorizes school board members to be covered under the State health … that the total cost of participation is borne by the school board member. We defer to the Civil Service Department … commissioners can be treated in the same manner as school board members so that the commissioners may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-44Contract Advisory No. 24
… for Procurement Contract Purchases , the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC), encourages State agencies to request Early Pay Discounts from contract … feasible. Early Pay Discounts have the ability to save the State money and can benefit the vendor community by improving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/24-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/26/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2021
… Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2021 . About the Program … that the operators of motor vehicles driven in New York State possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially … expenses incurred in administering the Acts for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2021. On average, $23.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicle