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Town of Webb – Audit Follow-Up (2018M-188-F)
… 2018 report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Webb’s (Town) progress, as of February 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … 2018. Background The Town is located in Herkimer County and is governed by an elected five-member Board composed of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/20/town-webb-audit-follow-2018m-188-fDiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… net, providing 87% of funding for major assistance and tax credit programs identified in the report. The federal … payments, or “stimulus checks,” and expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Several analyses by the Census Bureau and … report is a critical data-driven tool that helps map out the prevalence of poverty and unemployment in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… period of financial stability secured by an infusion of state funds last year, the Metropolitan Transportation … the MTA hoped. With farebox and tax revenues down, a pause on congestion pricing and other financial risks, significant … Plan is the projected collection of real estate-related taxes, which are expected to be $790 million lower over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… The State Education Department (SED) should improve its process … misconduct, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … such as Pennsylvania and Florida, have addressed this risk by requiring licensees to report new convictions within 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… of minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in their contracts. Specifically, pursuant to the Law and … program, a similar program for federally funded contracts. In 2011, OSC issued a report ( 2010-S-9 ) on MWBE reporting … did not accurately report the results of its efforts; and, in fact, overstated the extent of MWBE participation in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… not determine whether either the proposed costs submitted by sponsors or the proposed number of meals were reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followLong Island Power Authority by the Numbers, July 2015
Long Island utility customers have long paid some of the highest electricity prices in the country.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-lipa-2015.pdfOpinion 88-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … (imposition of fees and regulations) TOWN LAW, §198(4); STATE CONSTITUTION, ART I, §11: Subject to equal protection … pursuant to the provisions of a special act of the state legislature, are governed solely by the town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Signal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… 2,345 devices that were on the Signal Device Master List but were not inspected by a Supervisor during this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingOpinion 91-32
… Piping and Air Conditioning Contractors Assoc., Inc. v NYS Thruway Authority , 5 NY2d 420, 185 NYS2d 534), they … and Trustees of Village of Ossining , 128 Misc 848, 220 NYS 345, 348; Melker v City of New York , 190 NY 481; Storm v City of New York , 135 Misc 622, 238 NYS 143; 52 ALR2d 1134). On the other hand, unlike many other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audit claims. They authorized some unallowable claims to be paid prior to the audit. The district made 14 disbursements totaling … more than $9,200 that should not have been paid prior to board approval. The district did not follow its credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… Purpose The purpose of this performance audit is to determine whether the Workers’ Compensation Board … responsibility of the Board is to ensure that employees who are unable to work due to injury or illness are … and nonoccupational disabilities and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-fiscal-year-ended-march-31-2014DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 7.8 percent in August compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. August’s sales tax … detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-augustDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District … accountable for their actions. Mr. Storrs was entrusted by the Marbletown Fire Department to serve and protect the … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentUnder Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … on September 28, 2011, examined whether Medicaid payments to nursing homes were properly reduced by Medicaid … that Medicaid overpaid nursing homes about $42 million due to system flaws within eMedNY and because localities did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… granted benefits if job creation, economic goals or other terms of the agreements are not met. Town of Hebron … improvements. For example, the board did not complete, or contract with an independent accountant to complete, an … auditors did not find any questionable bank withdrawals or payments. For access to state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2County Medicaid Costs
… Across the State, growing Medicaid costs continue to place significant pressure on local fiscal conditions. … already seeking or receiving State legislative approval to increase their sales tax rates to 4 percent or more, and some dangerously close to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… (DSP) are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act (Act). The audit covers the period July 7, 2015 … Institutions are also required to adopt an amnesty policy for alcohol and drug use; a students’ bill of rights; and comprehensive training requirements for administrators, staff, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actBirch Family Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Birch Family Services, Inc. (Birch) on its Consolidated … rent expenses, $9,599 in staff reimbursements, $5,487 in legal expenses, and $3,000 in utility expenses; $38,096 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/birch-family-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2024
The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $249.5 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2023) held in trust for the more than one million members and beneficiaries of the New York State and Local Retirement System.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2024.pdf