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Thousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information … devices rather than donating or selling them, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Information Technology Services needs to do a better job of keeping an accurate inventory of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityWarren County Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-102-F)
… is managed by a President who is an employee of the EDC. For the purpose of managing the Corporation’s day to day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/28/warren-county-local-development-corporation-audit-follow-2021m-102-fPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… covered the period from January 2019 through February 2024. About the Program The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program … Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to perform physical inspections of certain Mitchell-Lama developments, we found a … and safety of residents by ensuring annual individual unit inspections are conducted, related reports are completed, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… (Treasurer) is the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for the day-to-day financial activities, which includes … $61, respectively) and the paid firefighting personnel and remaining fire company received less than their pro-rata … Town Law, a written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsChurchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for proposals, or written and verbal quotes, a well-planned solicitation … in accordance with the District’s procurement policies or GML. As a result, officials cannot assure taxpayers the 12 … agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18Vertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… the audit period? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – January 16, 2025 Understanding the Program Schools purchase a wide … assets can make up a significant portion of a school’s IT asset inventory, both in value and number. While officials … overseeing the IT Department, including IT asset inventory management. The COO and IT Department staff are responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… only for eligible units and are properly maintaining the units for which they receive RRAP payments, and whether the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) is engaging in adequate outreach activities to make sure the program is reaching rural areas throughout the State. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… because IDA officials have not entered into any new agreements since the initial audit was completed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fPort Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… officials accurately pay clerical, custodial, maintenance, security and transportation employees’ salaries and wages? … The District paid 239 clerical, custodial, maintenance, security and transportation employees a total of $19 million … 40 of the District’s 239 clerical, custodial, maintenance, security and transportation employees that were paid a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38Starpoint Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-101-F)
… Central School District’s (District’s) progress, as of May 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … Starpoint Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-101), released in October … Central School Districts Districts progress as of May 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/05/starpoint-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-101-fDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… more than one state at the same time, both states may end up paying premiums to his or her managed care plans. … through October 2024. The audit found that DOH did not start submitting NYSOH’s member data for matching in the … to recover improper premium payments made on behalf of people living out-of-state where appropriate. While all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… including career advising, tutoring, and personal counseling, throughout students’ enrollment. Responsibility … assigned to five counselors, with instances of unsupported counseling services. Consequently, we couldn’t determine whether the counseling services were actually provided. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2366
… the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2025. Affected Employees: Employees with employer-provided … for the period November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2025, as income on the employee’s 2025 Form W-2 using Earnings Code PEV ( P ersonal E mployer V …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2366-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedNorth Salem Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-140-F)
… School District’s (District’s) progress, as of May 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report North Salem Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-140), released in June 2023. The audit determined that District officials … Central School Districts Districts progress as of May 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/26/north-salem-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-140-fHenderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… (Board) adequately monitor financial activities and ensure the Treasurer maintained appropriate records and reports? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 27, 2025 … records are maintained to capture all transactions and monitor financial activities by reviewing bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67DiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… of consecutive declines, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … of consecutive declines according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) inappropriately paid more than 29,000 … claims worth nearly $1 million over a 27-month period for thousands of Medicaid recipients whose benefits were already covered by … The state Department of Health inappropriately paid more than 29000 pharmacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) following an eleven-day trial that resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts … trust and breaks the law." As state prosecutors argued at trial, Wills used public matching funds from his 2009 … and distribute campaign literature. Prosecutors proved at trial that Micro Targeting never provided any campaign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… $4.6 million, ESD provided auditors with worksheets that staff used to compile data to support their tax credit … amount than was actually paid according to the tax forms. This resulted in at least $187,062 in excess tax credits … to provide evidence that new jobs met the 35-hour work week criterion, nor does it even collect this data. Instead, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… General Eric T. Schneiderman, and Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Albany … multi-agency investigation,” said Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. “No public official is exempt from law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictions