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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… basis. While this is a positive development, there are two causes for concern: The growth is primarily due to transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021Comptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… guilty to grand larceny in the second degree and will pay full restitution of $90,000. Melwani, 58, of Woodstock, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsDisaster Recovery Planning
… the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) has a complete, functional, and tested disaster recovery plan for … 2017 through June 2017. Background ITS was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State Information … agencies and monitoring large technology expenditures in the State. ITS also operates a statewide data center at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/06/disaster-recovery-planningOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… and Rehousing Enterprise System (CARES), an electronic case management system, as well as three citywide computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… to fully and accurately accumulate State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect … responsible for the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program (Program), also known as the State Superfund … of possible responsible parties, and remediation of the site. Responsible parties are legally responsible for site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryCapital Planning
… counties in New York State. NFTA businesses include a bus, light rail, and paratransit system and two international … were not in a state of good repair, including: buses and light rail cars; light rail stations and bus shelters; NFTA’s radio and train …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningMedicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… (Rebate Program) to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription costs. Since January 1991, the … care, as of October 1, 2011, presented a unique challenge for the Department in terms of identifying all occurrences of … number that serves as a universal product identifier for each medication and is the basis for the Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… we anticipate that ITS will continue to work toward full implementation of our recommendations. Nonetheless, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationUse of State Appropriations
… Grape Foundation (Foundation) has spent State funding in compliance with relevant statutory and contractual … York Wine and Grape Foundation has spent State funding in compliance with relevant statutory and contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses incurred in connection with the administration of Article VI and … our audit pursuant to legislative mandates included in these statutes, which direct that the Comptroller and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… and Markets (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related … our audit pursuant to legislative mandates included in Section 294(8) of this Law, which direct that the … dairy products. Each specific market order detailed in Department regulations is established to assist the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014Real Estate Portfolio
… accounted for all of its real estate holdings, established a value for those holdings, and determined the need to either … (Authority) provides public transportation services in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming, and … accounted for all of its property holdings and established a value for them. However, it owns two properties that have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/real-estate-portfolioFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… diseases, viral hepatitis, and related health concerns. In addition, the Institute promotes the health of LGBT … management and internal control structures, and oversees a management review program that assists grantees to ensure solvency and effective operations. In September 2014, the Comptroller’s Bureau of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsContract Advisory No. 29
… agencies, that have been authorized by another agency, to act as a Host Agency to administer contract transactions, … the IT Service Desk: Phone Weekdays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time) Long-distance Within the 50 states, Puerto Rico and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… who no longer worked for DMNA and lack of follow-up on unsubmitted support for credit card purchases that were made … purchases that include appropriate and timely follow-up on unsubmitted purchase support records and questionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Assistance (Office) is responsible for supervising State programs that provide assistance and support to … Services). The Directory data is composed of information on new hires, quarterly wage, and unemployment insurance. The … recipients as well as maintain program integrity. All state agencies that receive and process Directory data must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… can represent significant agency expenses, and also affect the safety of persons in the care of the State. … no longer allowed to drive OPWDD vehicles. However, OPWDD does not have controls in place to educate or improve driving … monitoring repair and maintenance costs for its fleet and does not monitor these costs centrally. Some DDSOs have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… program recipients, as well as maintain program integrity. All state agencies that receive and process Directory data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityOversight of Disability Services
… Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by … by recipients of federal funds. Generally, under the ADA’s implementing regulations, a public entity may not deny … because its facilities are inaccessible. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADA Standards) set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/09/oversight-disability-servicesHuman Resource Practices
… resources for Upstate’s workforce across four colleges, a research enterprise, and a network of patient care … HR develops local human resource-related policies in conjunction with SUNY System Administration, maintains … example: Upstate paid 12 employees a total of $4.7 million in additional compensation for work beyond their regular job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practices