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DiNapoli: Job Creation Increases for IDA Projects
… of the state's IDAs and how these entities work to attract, retain and expand businesses within their communities. “IDAs are an important catalyst for economic development in our state,” said DiNapoli. “But … information they gather about the projects, and policies for recapturing financial assistance if project goals are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-job-creation-increases-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… announced the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a retired … was hired as an instructor at Ulster County BOCES teaching criminal justice and earning a salary of over $70,000. As a … BOCES employment. Sciacca was arraigned in Ulster County Criminal Court before Judge Bryan E. Rounds on Feb. 6, 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleIX.7 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… Audit Act, the Federal Cash Management Improvement Act, and Federal Uniform Administrative Grant Requirements. The importance and necessity for state agency adherence to the procedures … that grant funds are properly accounted for, cash managed, and periodic reports are provided to federal cognizant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7-state-accounting-and-reporting-overviewIX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… draws are not performed daily, but instead are drawn at agency request since agencies sometimes must first obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewVI.2.A Appropriation & Segregation Overview – VI. Budgets
… may be made, for the purposes designated, up to the stated amount of the appropriation. Appropriations generally are … an appropriation need not, and generally do not, equal the amount of the appropriation. An appropriation represents … It is used as one control device to limit the amount of funds that may be disbursed against an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2a-appropriation-segregation-overviewDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… With the giving of gift cards during the holiday season increasing in popularity, New York State Comptroller … With the giving of gift cards during the holiday season increasing in popularity New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… Transportation Authority's announcement of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does not … Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys announcement of its plans for severe cuts and other measures if it does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… payments subject to federal reporting, including payments for legal settlements, judgments, and awards. Determining … exceptions to this rule require federal reporting for: All medical/healthcare services, except services from … or extended care facilities All attorney services except for real estate transactions. What is the payment for? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsCOVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
… Working with federal or other applicable government partners to obtain relevant information on eligibility … outlined in the Program’s goals. Establish a process or practice to measure performance of grants administered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/covid-19-pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-programXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… assist agencies in determining whether claims for payment from vendors and state employees are appropriate to pay prior … staff seek initial approval of (1) claims or invoices from agency program staff or (2) expense reports from employees’ supervisors. All staff responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021
… by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments … fee-for-service inpatient claims on behalf of recipients with multiple client identification numbers; $714,336 was … health care, and psychiatric claims that did not comply with Medicaid policies, such as billing in excess of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2021-through-september-30-2021Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… Objective To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains … of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired … To determine if Empire State Development ESD maintains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2021 Through March 31, 2022
… Department officials of the providers, and the Department removed them from the Medicaid program. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2021-through-march-31-2022Coeymans Hollow Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-211)
… an adequate service contract in place, annual financial reports were filed in a timely manner and disbursements were … was adequate in addressing what periodic financial reports the Company had to provide the District. Annual … the Company to provide appropriate periodic financial reports to the District. Ensure the Treasurer files AUDs in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/coeymans-hollow-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-211Quaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Quaker Street Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided oversight to ensure purchases complied with the District’s procurement policy, claims were adequately … Determine whether the Quaker Street Fire Districts District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , East Moriches Union Free School District and the Merrick Union Free School District . State Comptroller … identify and report all confirming purchase orders. Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Condition … District East Moriches Union Free School District and the Merrick Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the 2012-13 through 2014-15 fiscal years and found that actual expenditures were less than the budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOtsego County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-4)
… that improperly remained in the Treasurer’s custody that he should have turned over to the State Comptroller as … property. By the end of our review, the Treasurer told us he received the necessary guidance on the appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/05/otsego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-4NYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will invest $2 billion in an index focused on reducing the risks of climate change and … on the opportunities arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy, State Comptroller Thomas P. … to FTSE Russell's Russell 1000 TPI Climate Transition Index (CTI) in connection with the Fund’s Sustainable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing $7 … dynamic economy that will provide a solid return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund,” DiNapoli said. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-ireland