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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today in response to the Metropolitan Transportation … $6.5 billion — if not more — in federal relief, which the New York delegation is working towards, this could result in … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsInformation Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning
The goal of IT contingency planning is to enable a computer system andor electronic data to be recovered as quickly and effectively as possible following an unplanned disruption
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planningFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren … grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake George. The jury convicted Decker after hearing evidence that … as a for-profit basketball league for children. The Lake George Watershed Coalition is a consortium of municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… Continue to Report a Negative Overall Impact From COVID-19 One year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York’s … available for a 30-year term with payments deferred for one year. The Paycheck Protection Program provides small … One year since the onset of the COVID19 pandemic New Yorks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021Public Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… the average monthly number of public assistance recipients in the State increased by 68,614 (14.5 percent) to 540,656, following near-record-low caseloads in SFY 2021-22. The number of public assistance recipients … every month since September 2021, reaching 574,154 in March 2023 – its highest level since October 2015. “Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareFarmland Protection Program
… To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately administering and promoting the … open space, and enhancing communities through farmers’ markets and other such activities. Many of the State’s farms … To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets AGM is adequately administering and promoting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/02/farmland-protection-programMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments for Services Not Coordinated Through Recipient Restriction Program Providers
… through only their designated health care providers or via referral from those providers. Generally, claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-services-not-coordinated-through-recipientNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… in establishing an appropriate artificial intelligence (AI) governance structure over the development and use of AI tools and systems. The audit covered the period from January 2019 through November 2024. About the Program AI-powered tools have an increasingly significant role in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceMember Contributions
… toward their retirement. Whether a member contributes, and how much, depends on their tier . However, exceptions may … is higher than you expected, this could be the reason. How Tier 6 Contribution Rates are Calculated A new Tier 6 … the Police and Fire Retirement System PFRS contribute and how much depends on their retirement system and tier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate and … of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedDual Employment
… risk factors. Follow-up showed 25 of these staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for … not allowing sufficient commute time between the end of one shift and the beginning of the next, and charging sick … time at OMH, another agency, or both. We estimate the cost of these abuses of time and attendance procedures could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0Dual Employment
… determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also employed at other State or New … period July 1, 2009 through December 7, 2011. Background OCFS' mission is to promote the safety, permanency, and … family, and communities. To achieve desired results, OCFS sets and enforces policies; builds partnerships; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Hazard Mitigation and Coordination
… York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations. The audit covered the period … hit New York City 10 years ago, on October 29, 2012, and in its wake left hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/hazard-mitigation-and-coordinationCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… oversees the provision of congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in its senior centers. Our audit covered the three fiscal … $342 million, including $216 million and $43 million in City and State funding, respectively, with the remainder … oversees the provision of congregate meals meals served in a group setting in its senior centers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyAccounts Payable Advisory No. 52
… Subject: The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that agencies receive the … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that agencies receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/52-gfo-receiving-section-xi-a9Earnings Limits
… that can be used in your FAE calculation. Earnings Period Earnings Limit April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 $360,000 April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 $350,000 April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 … When the Governor's salary increases at the beginning of a calendar year, the earnings limit is prorated. For reference, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsMastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Claims Processing (2013M-166)
… the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Library is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The Library was founded in 1974 and provides services to several … a schedule of claims to present to the Board, which then audits the claims before signing the checks. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/08/09/mastics-moriches-shirley-community-library-claims-processing-2013m-166Belfast Central School District – Reserve Funds (2021M-135)
… reserve fund policy. Develop a plan to use the funds in the debt reserve as required. Review all reserve balances … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/belfast-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2021m-135St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… Determine whether the St Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency SLCIDA Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring