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DiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) continues to … service — safety, reliability and frequency — where the MTA can take steps to improve riders’ experience and … returning to subways, trains and buses fast enough to help the MTA turn its finances around,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backDiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… used, it raises questions about whether the public is getting the best value for its money. This legislation had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1243
… Purpose To describe OSC actions taken for current enrollees with an election date greater than … signed legislation creating Tier 6. This new Tier applies to employees joining a retirement system after March 31, … To describe OSC actions taken for current enrollees with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1243-tier-6-tiaa-retirement-contribution-rate-changesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees … and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New … To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0NYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals
… – Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and Roth IRA rollovers shall be qualified withdrawals under … Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and Roth IRA rollovers shall be qualified withdrawals under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nys-529-program-qualified-withdrawalsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2191
… is to notify agencies of new voluntary deduction codes for Sunlife Accident Insurance, Specified Disease Insurance … by the vendor, PEF. PEF will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes in a bi-weekly file. Agency update access is not available for these deductions. Agency Actions: Notify eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2191-new-sunlife-insurance-deduction-codes-public-employees-federation-pefCity of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163)
… provided proper oversight of non-payroll disbursements and the former City Comptroller (former Comptroller) properly accounted for these disbursements. Key Findings The City Council, the former Comptroller and other City officials did not … provided proper oversight of nonpayroll disbursements and the former City Comptroller former Comptroller properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/01/31/city-mount-vernon-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-163DiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… Thomas P. DiNapoli finds that even as state funding for senior services has increased, thousands remain on waitlists for in-home care, meals and other essential support, and data reporting by the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) makes it difficult to know who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsOpinion 2001-3
… of (at amount that would generate excess revenues for general municipal purposes) -- Rates (fixing of at amount that would generate excess revenues for general municipal purposes) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§94, … to the sewer system, in order to provide funds for general village purposes. You ask whether a village may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive … and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit covered … State Department of Civil Service contracts with United HealthCare (United) to process and pay medical claims from … Interest New York State Health Insurance Program: United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpAttica Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-103)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Attica Central School District (District) Board of … properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund … fund balance and reserves that are not needed circumvents the statutory limit on surplus fund balance and lacks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-103Town of Fort Edward – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-119)
… the Town of Fort Edward (Town) officials ensured that payroll payments and leave accruals were authorized, accurate and supported. Key Findings Payroll payments were not always accurate and supported, and … adopt policies or implement controls to properly segregate payroll duties. Without clear written policies, procedures or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/11/23/town-fort-edward-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-119Alfred State College of Technology – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees … and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New … To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/alfred-state-college-technology-selected-employee-travel-expensesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Special Items Made to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… (Empire’s) payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center (Englewood) for special items were made according to … Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook University Medical Center (2009-S-27) New York State Health Insurance Program: … Empires payments to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Englewood for special items were made according to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-special-items-made-englewood-hospital-and-medical-centerSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… (Bassett) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and Bassett. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides … Hospital Bassett for special items were made according to the provisions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mary-imogene-bassett-hospital-january-1-2011-throughUniversity at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees … and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New … To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/university-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company , Town of Ithaca and the Town of Smithtown . "In today's fiscal climate, budget … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … Fire Company – Financial Operations (Warren County) The treasurer did not maintain adequate, accurate and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… recipients, health care providers are required to bill Medicare, which is generally the primary payer, before … services were covered by Medicare and, therefore, did not bill Medicare. $1.5 million was paid for prescription drugs. … is not covered by Medicare, and their obligation to bill Medicare before Medicaid for services rendered to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
… served nearly 1,100 adults. For CY 2020, the Office-approved budget for operating Rescue Mission was $2,890,281, … as submitted by the Local Districts, comply with the approved budget or, for that matter, with State laws and … are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and consistent with approved budgeted costs and the contract. Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuse