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IX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
Prior arrangements have been made with most state agencies to have OSC act as agent for the agency to obtain reimbursement from the federal government of disbursements eligible to be financed with federal grant funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… popularity, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print for details about fees and expiration … to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of your gift cards,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: April Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 46 Percent From 2020
… totaled $1.5 billion, up $464 million from April of last year. “The strong collections in April show that the … of this spike in monthly statewide local sales taxes over last year reflects the extremely weak collections experienced … when many businesses were closed. Even so, collections last month were quite strong: when comparing April 2021 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-april-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-46-percent-2020Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… mission. Key Findings With few exceptions, such as the film tax credit programs, ESD does not evaluate its economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsWestchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Westchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. (WARC) on its … WARC is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial … 2016, we identified $49,605 in ineligible costs reported by WARC on its CFRs for the Programs. The ineligible costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/westchester-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is facing an unprecedented challenge – a completely unforeseen revenue crisis that is no fault of … drastic cuts and fare hikes that won’t come near what it needs, and in fact will extend the problems we face, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonXI.15.A Competitive Grants Procurement Record – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… For competitive grants, documentation concerning the procurement process and the decisions made during that process ("the Procurement Record") must be submitted to the Office of the … of the contracts for the program. OSC approval of the Procurement Record must be obtained before an agency submits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi15a-competitive-grants-procurement-recordOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… ensure they meet State standards and regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit covered … conditions (e.g., vision or dental issues, diabetes) or mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety) youth may … entering juvenile justice programs often have a history of medical neglect. We reviewed admission files for 101 youth at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesCOVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
… (ESD) awarded funds according to COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program (Program) eligibility … mission of the Program was to support small businesses or for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations … in the original goals of the Program when awarding grants, instead favoring a first-come, first-served …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/covid-19-pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-programDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in … not always follow required placement policies, which set how certain groups of students should be prioritized. … City students rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processVendor File Advisory No. 9
… a designation for the type of business the State does with each vendor. These classifications will be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/9-vendor-classifications-updateOther Bulletin No. 16
… # 1119 for 2011-2012 repayment codes. When the query is run, agencies will be prompted for an Emplid. The query …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-16-repayment-compensation-taken-2012-2013-deficit-reductionUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Purpose To determine if Davis Ethical Pharmacy inappropriately billed United HealthCare for prescription medications under the State's employee health insurance … and includes prescription drug coverage. The Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacySelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of the Nassau County Public Administrator (NCPA) operates in compliance with governing … justify the placement of each vendor on the list, and do not use vendors that have not properly applied. Prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems because it lacked critical operational controls over finances, electronic banking, purchasing goods and services and segregating … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements … had approximately 7.3 million recipients and Medicaid claim costs totaled $68.1 billion. The Affordable Care Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) was complying with requirements to maintain its systems at vendor-supported … desktops/workstations, servers, and databases used to help carry out its mission. As a public benefit corporation, … keep systems up to date. Generally, RGRTA officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will take actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levelsEducators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… Youth and Families, Inc. (Educators) appropriately used State funds received from the State Education Department … payments pertained to seven contracts, four administered by SED and three administered by OCFS. We found that Educators could not support or justify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-followNursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Nursing Home Surveillance ( 2015-S-26 ). Background The Department of Health (Department) oversees nursing home facilities in New York State through its Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-followMaintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… costs reported by the Lake Grove School (Lake Grove) and Mountain Lake Children's Residence (Mountain Lake) to the State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residence