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Pipeline Safety Oversight
… its authority to states and provides partial reimbursement for the costs they incur. In New York, the PSC operates a federally certified safety program for intrastate and interstate pipelines. Inspections are … reports to the PSC. The PSC manages enforcement actions for intrastate pipelines, while PHMSA handles enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… we used data analytics to select 69,646 transactions for audit, including: (i) high risk payment requests DOL … year payments related to those 2015 payment requests. For example, we analyzed the daily UI payment file to … employees hired during calendar year 2015 who owe DOL for UI overpayments received in prior years. DOL has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… State agencies and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing centralized information technology (IT) … Information Security Office (EISO) is responsible for oversight and coordination of security services. ITS … card transactions annually, totaling almost $700 million, for license and vehicle registration processing. During the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsDual Employment
… DOCCS sometimes allows employees to work full-time at one facility and then work additional time at another facility (referred to as extra service), or may allow them to … were concurrently employed by either more than one DOCCS facility or a DOCCS facility and another government agency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Facility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) for all district construction projects, exclusive of New York … by reviewing and approving plans and specifications for all capital construction projects involving these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followMedicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… people who, generally, don’t otherwise qualify for Medicaid. As income, household makeup, and other factors … organized under the Department where individuals can apply for and enroll in health insurance plans, including Medicaid … on information from NYSOH to accurately make payments for the Medicaid and EP programs. Key Findings The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollmentsOversight of Campus Foundations (Follow-Up)
… to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit corporations, to support fundraising efforts, real … of SUNY’s System Administration (SSA). OUA is responsible for conducting periodic audits of the foundations, while UCO is responsible for ensuring the foundations have the required contracts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/oversight-campus-foundations-followThe 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… audit report concluded that, based on the rents charged for our four sampled developments, the proper number of … available to low-income tenants. Our review of the files for a sample of 43 low-income tenants found that, in most … "reasonable judgment" in determining eligibility. However, for 4 of the 43 tenants, we question whether the developers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followArkport Joint Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-126)
… risk of theft, waste and abuse of District resources. For example, the former Treasurer: Inaccurately recorded or … totaling $2,756. Did not file the required AFR for the last five fiscal years and the current year is … current Treasurer did not prepare any records or reports for nine receipts totaling $26,324 or six disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/arkport-joint-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-126State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not maintain time records to support the hours for which they were paid, and one bookkeeper received $1,751 … (Madison County) The former clerk did not properly account for, deposit, report or remit collections. As of April 13, 2022, the former clerk could not account for cash totaling $3,869. The former clerk also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… value. Investors have now spoken. It is the time for the board to act." “Shareholders have sent a loud and … no business in the workplace,” Lander said. “The support for our proposal reflects investors’ growing focus on worker rights and their increasing demand for portfolio companies to be transparent on issues that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … authorizing payment. Although payments appeared to be for district purposes, when checks are routinely disbursed … a significant risk that payments could be made in error or for unauthorized purposes. Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… limit, the board allowed it to exceed the statutory limit for the past three years. As of June 30, 2017, unrestricted … all of the purchases reviewed by auditors appeared to be for appropriate purposes, claims were not adequately audited … (Otsego County) Auditors commended district officials for identifying opportunities to increase revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… who helped build the company, and provide opportunities for workers and the communities they live in. State leaders … employees own a defined element of the company they work for. It does not necessarily mean that employees exercise … 10 Americans hold equity shares in the companies they work for, and only 12% of the U.S. workforce is employed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… pandemic. “We all rely on local government employees for essential services such as education, public safety, … the staff in place to ensure critical services are there for their residents.” DiNapoli’s report shows the state’s … 2009 levels. DiNapoli’s report also found the following for full-time local government workers outside New York City: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… Renewable energy projects have been taking more than three years to … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) found permit applications were often … are meant to help the state meet its ambitious clean energy goals. “New York is rightfully trying to lead the way …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysStatement From New York State Comptroller DiNapoli on New York City's Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget
… expenses and new spending risks. I commend Mayor Mamdani for recognizing the fiscal risks ahead and I urge caution in … of recent collections will continue, leaving little room for weakness in the city’s finance sector or an economic … in the use of these funds. In addition, the city’s plan for budget balance next year relies on actions where the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2027-preliminary-budgetDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… nationwide, with credit cards being the most common method for consumer borrowing, according to the report. Consumers … to credit cards and other personal finance concerns. For information about credit cards, see … federal and State agencies also provide helpful hints for holding and using a credit card. These include the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … County) City officials are projecting operating surpluses for the 2015 fiscal year totaling $469,078 in the general … did not review the treasurer’s records or bank statements for the majority of the audit period. The treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … expenses and that cash receipts were properly accounted for. As a result, $7,780 of department funds were used to pay … station cash receipts and establishes an inventory process for garbage bags and garbage disposal stickers. For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1