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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, and Civil Service contracts with Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem), … to administer the Hospital Program of the Empire Plan and to process and pay claims for hospital services. Hospital benefits cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
… a goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This process will include completion … develop minimum standards for investments in shale oil and gas. Those will be followed by; integrated oil and gas; other oil and gas exploration and production; oil and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/new-york-state-pension-fund-sets-2040-net-zero-carbon-emissions-targetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. East Norwich Volunteer Fire … Officials did not accurately record fuel deliveries and usage, review fuel records in a timely manner or perform … accuracy of fuel purchased, ensure records were complete and accurate or reconcile fuel records to confirm proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … Program Approximately 2.3 million children are transported to school daily across the State, with one third riding … Law requires the State Education Department (Department) to (a) determine and define the qualifications of drivers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followVillage of Weedsport – Financial Management (2025M-76)
… A village’s fund balance, the difference between revenues and expenditures accumulated over time, is a key measure of a … to ensure financial stability, maintain essential services and be transparent with taxpayers. Effective management helps … financial risks, helps maintain a favorable credit rating, and enables long-term financial planning. The Board is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-weedsport-financial-management-2025m-76Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… on behalf of dual-eligible individuals receiving hospice care covered by Medicare. This audit covered the period … Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that treats terminally ill individuals and their families. Hospice programs provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredArea #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… Although wireless environments and their related security systems can be quite complex, local government and school … written policies and procedures; Determining the optimal number, physical location and broadcasting power of wireless access points; Maintaining an inventory of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkCity of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s cash receipt collection process for the period July 1, 2012 through March 27, 2014. … were significant information technology weaknesses due to the use of shared usernames and passwords at the window …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140XI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the contract period; services to be performed and, where necessary, the specific individuals to perform the … terms should be clear and unambiguous. Vague language can: (i) contribute to errors in interpretation by the contractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringDiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… of all Americans, according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in a series examining poverty in New York. Subsequent reports will look at specific dimensions of poverty, … 128 of all Americans according to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsVillage of Painted Post – Board Oversight (2017M-92)
… Post is located in the Town of Erwin in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 1,800. The Village is … for the 2016-17 fiscal year for the general, water and sewer funds totaled approximately $2.5 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/08/11/village-painted-post-board-oversight-2017m-92Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… officials adequately monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained. Key Findings District officials … financial activities or maintain appropriate records and reports. As a result, more taxes were levied than needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… The Standards may also be used as a guide to identify accessibility issues for existing structures. The DOJ … changes that would be undertaken to achieve program accessibility and specifying a time frame for their … did not identify and address potential barriers to accessibility. In response to the audit, and as a step toward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Administrative Streamlining Can Strengthen Fragmented NYC Child Care Programs
… New York City are fragmented and data on outcomes and cost can be better utilized so expansion efforts are done in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/draft-dinapoli-administrative-streamlining-can-strengthen-fragmented-nyc-child-care-programsExtra-Classroom Activity (2015-MR-5)
… school districts: Deposit , Dryden , Greene , Ithaca , Laurens and Livingston Manor . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/extra-classroom-activity-2015-mr-5Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… was to review the financial management of the water fund and the adequacy of the Village’s controls over the billing and collection process for the period June 1, 2010, through … is located in the Town of Hanover in Chautauqua County and has a population of 697 residents. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207DiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… largely concur with our recommendations.” The Canal Corp., a subsidiary of the New York State Thruway Authority, … and property damage. DiNapoli’s auditors found the Canal Corp. performs routine operational and reliability checks of … 6, 2014 meeting between the Thruway Authority and Canal Corp. boards, only about 55 percent of the canal system’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Complaints (Report 2018-S-58 ). About the Program Homes and Community Renewal consists of the State’s major housing and community renewal agencies, including the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). DHCR is responsible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followTown of Essex – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2015M-60)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over selected financial … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-essex-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2015m-60