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DiNapoli: Comcast Agrees To Disclose Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … made with corporate funds. In December, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), DiNapoli filed … trade associations and political action committees. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund continues its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-comcast-agrees-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… (PIT) collections from April and May. Still, the state is in a relatively good financial position after collecting more … stabilized after a volatile first quarter, and $3 billion in settlement revenue provides solid financial footing for … from a year earlier primarily because of PIT collections in April. Spending rose 1.6 percent, or $673 million, due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportAccess Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
… many school districts provide parents and student with limited access to the information. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Latest Projections by $7.7 Billion
… from the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the State Financial Plan by nearly $7.7 billion, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Tax collections continued to exceed projections through December,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-latest-projections-7-point-7-billionXI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Numerous New York State agencies use toll-free telephone numbers to disseminate information and allow the … to ensure vendors only charge agencies for toll-free telephone numbers that belong to them. When initially … not meet its needs, the agency should procure toll-free telephone numbers in accordance with the State’s Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… transportation costs – dates and amounts for rental cars, taxi fares, tolls and parking fees. Other actual and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… funds into the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will only accept cash on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… the NYSED Office of Education Management’s website or by phone at (518) 474-6541. Inter-municipal and shared service … information on cooperative agreements by contacting our regional office that serving your district or by emailing us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorMedicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… in certain counties. MCOs are given an opportunity to dispute deficiencies and provide supporting information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… Authority (MTA) – Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Facility) was constructed … Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility Facility was constructed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityOversight and Collection of Snowmobile Registration Fees
… Department practices have allowed snowmobile registration discounts to registrants who are ineligible for them, … with regard to acceptable proof for registration discounts. Effectively communicate any changes. Improve … with NYSSA to provide better assurance that discounts are given only to eligible registrants. Follow up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/oversight-and-collection-snowmobile-registration-feesPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and … State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject to audit by the State Comptroller … refunds totaling over $93.3 million, as summarized in the following table: Reason for Stopping Refund Number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… The State University Construction Fund (Fund) was created in 1962 to expedite the completion of the $700 million master … of $4.6 million of Fund spending, which was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies … are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingContract Advisory No. 31
… to OSC through the Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS). EBP Electronic – Lowest Price (IFB) EBV Electronic … and procurement record documentation to OSC through EDSS that supports the purchase from the vendor based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsAnthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare
… Objective To determine whether Anthem Blue Cross coordinated benefits to properly pay claims … 1.1 million of the members. Civil Service contracts with Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) to administer the Hospital Program … To determine whether Anthem Blue Cross coordinated benefits to properly pay claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/19/anthem-blue-cross-coordination-benefits-medicareProblem Gambling Treatment Program
… treatment are referred to the nearest OASAS outpatient program and to Gamblers Anonymous. Key Findings OASAS has not … or social impact study to identify the number or location of individuals in need of problem gambling treatment … though four commercial casinos opened in New York State in 2013. Therefore, we could not determine whether OASAS has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines
… enrolled in Medicaid, the Medicaid program pays the vaccine administration fee. Key Findings Auditors identified … occurred because of control weaknesses in the MCOs’ claims processing systems. Medicaid made improper fee-for-service … for administered VFC Program vaccines. Ensure claims processing controls prevent improper MCO and fee-for-service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccinesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… combined premiums and providing $125.3 million in combined discounts for a hospital and supermarket. NYSIF priced the … be sufficient to cover the ultimate cost of the claims. Discounts were provided to both entities despite the missing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Alden …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… was not accounted for in the correct fund. Certain literacy program revenue was improperly recorded as community … education program expenditure account instead of the literacy program, totaling $728,000. Officials also did not always properly record literacy program revenue in the correct fiscal year. Herricks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits