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DiNapoli Audit: State Thruway Authority Has Improved the Accuracy of Toll Collections
The states Thruway Authority Thruway generally bills drivers accurately for tolls according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli The audit identified some exceptions and recommended better monitoring and corrective actions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-audit-state-thruway-authority-has-improved-accuracy-toll-collectionsDiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… little evidence the experiment achieved those goals. Phase I, October 2011 The MTA first removed trash cans from … and three trash bags at 8th Street down from six bags. Phase II, September 2012 The MTA expanded the pilot program … trash collected from the tracks increased slightly during Phase II, as did track fires. When it came to rats, the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerNiagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student … enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2012 through September 6, 2013. Background The Niagara … could be improved. Of the 22 students’ files sampled, the proof of residency on file for five students was either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294Transforming the Procurement Function
… and reorganized” Procurement Function, there was only one Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) instead of five (one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-functionDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund and Coca Cola Reach Agreement on Executive Pay
… while average wages, adjusted for inflation, have made only meager gains. By some measures, the pay ratio between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-and-coca-cola-reach-agreement-executive-payDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation … and the money that was collected from them didnt always go to crime victims with some funds languishing for years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsWindows Domain Administration and Management (Follow-Up)
… public accounts, 130,000 employee accounts, 63,000 VoIP phones and 37,000 mobile phones, 100,000 workstations/laptops/tablets, 16,000 virtual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/windows-domain-administration-and-management-followSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… was effectively and efficiently combating prescription drug diversion and abuse in New York State, in large part … to ensure its resources are used effectively to stem drug diversion and abuse through a range of efforts, from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followDiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… The number of New Yorkers earning less than $20,000 with a broadband … in access to high-speed internet. More than 1.3 million New York households are receiving affordable broadband … subscriptions with federal support, according to a new analysis released by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool to help them budget and avoid potential pitfalls.” The … fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2023. The scores also cover 17 cities with non-calendar … for the second year in a row. Additionally, the Village of Spring Valley, with a population over 33,000, has not filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesInappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-followDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 068 percent for 2017 decreasing slightly from 2016 when it was 073 percent according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017City of Long Beach - Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2019M-68)
… payments to certain City officers and employees for unused leave accruals were authorized and accurately calculated. Key … (CBAs). The City approved drawdown payments for unused leave accruals, totaling $229,494 to eight City officers and … action in response to two prior audits that cited leave payments that were inconsistent with the City Code or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2019m-68Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our initial … audit report Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care Report 2016N2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… Because malware can be embedded onto a wide variety of devices, a best practice is to force scans of any new devices connected to computers, such as USB flash drives and … cameras, and turn off the AutoPlay 13 feature for such devices. 13 A feature built into Windows operating systems to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… processes that undermine DOH’s ability to ensure that only qualified providers participate in the Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 2002-12
… would be considered officers or employees of only one of the villages. General Municipal Law §119-o(1) … ordinarily possess (1) if they performed their duties only in the municipal corporation by which they are employed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12XI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the establishment of the Awarding Agency contract and any amendment thereto. OSC review and approval is not required … authorized Participating Agencies, may require a contract amendment. See XI.2.E Submission of Agency Contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsAccidental Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… if you die as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident, not due to your own willful negligence, an … ordinary death benefit, the difference will be paid to the last eligible beneficiary or beneficiaries. If none exists, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-death-benefitEmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits
… To determine whether EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. overpaid dental claims for members covered by two subscriber plans under the New … To determine whether EmblemHealth Plan Inc overpaid dental claims for members covered by two subscriber plans under the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/08/emblemhealth-plan-inc-overpayments-services-requiring-coordination-benefits