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Opinion 95-4
Regarding the procedure which the county board of supervisors may follow in investigating the possibility of civil liability in connection with this alleged misconduct
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4Opinion 91-23
… -- Eligibility (membership in more than one company) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, §1402(c)(3); TOWN LAW, §176-b(10); VILLAGE … unreported; 1975 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] 129). Moreover, we find nothing in the legislative history of these provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23Selected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… We audited the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner which results in the best value for the lowest cost. The audit covered bus … In 2008, the MTA established its Regional Bus Operations to consolidate the maintenance and transportation operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… internet available to New Yorkers,” DiNapoli said. “Many parts of the state still lack the infrastructure to … internet is imperative for equality of opportunity. How New York utilizes this federal funding will set a … well as public locations like schools and libraries that allow for greater use of broadband service by vulnerable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideFederal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2019 to 40th in FFY 2020 among states, according to a report released by New York State … paid in total taxes to the federal government in FFY 2020. Overall, the state received 6.4% of total federal … in federal fiscal year FFY 2019 to 40th in FFY 2020 among states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backLocal Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Real Property Taxes and Sales Taxes Are Major Local Revenue Sources Real property taxes remain the single largest source of local government revenue in the State, accounting for $36.6 … or 43 percent, of the $85 billion in total revenue from local fiscal years ending in 2019 (not including New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentX.2 Guide to Vendor Management Policies – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Vendor File Business Units create contracts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and in general, process voucher payments in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) with vendors that have been successfully registered in the … Business Units create contracts purchase requisitions purchase orders and in general process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x2-guide-vendor-management-policiesDiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… New York City’s restaurant industry had 23,650 establishments in 2019, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s report found that in April, restaurant employment in New York City dropped to 91,000 jobs … were imposed on businesses. Taxable sales for the city’s restaurant industry also fell by 71 percent during March, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economyValue of Industrial Development Agencies' Projects Increase Nearly 50 Percent Over Past Decade
… have increased by 48 percent since 2009, while the number of active projects has declined by six percent over the same … last decade,” said DiNapoli. “The reported number of net jobs gained as a result of these projects has hovered around … was generally highest downstate: IDAs in New York City, Mid-Hudson and Long Island regions accounted for 56 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/value-industrial-development-agencies-projects-increase-nearly-50-percent-over-past-decadeTown of West Seneca – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-195-F)
… the Town Supervisor (Supervisor). The Board is responsible for the general management and oversight of the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-west-seneca-audit-follow-2019m-195-fPort Jervis City School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-152-F)
… City School District’s (District’s) progress, as of March 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … City School Districts Districts progress as of March 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-152-fSchonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-185-F)
… oversight of financial operations. Background The Company is located in the Town of Rotterdam, Schenectady County and is composed of volunteer members and is governed by its … with the recommendations and conveyed in the Company’s CAP what actions they would take to implement the audit’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/10/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-audit-follow-2021m-185-fImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (2019-S-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s2-response.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (2022-S-9)
To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s9.pdfExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up) (2023-F-39)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2021-S-37).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f39.pdfInappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up) (2019-F-20)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f20.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increase by 5.2 Percent in 2013; New York City and Long Island Have Strongest Growth
Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 5.2 Percent in 2013; New York City and Long Island Have Strongest Growth
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0214.pdfMedicaid Program - Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (2013-S-17)
To determine whether the Department of Health established adequate controls to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and outpatient facilities reimbursed by the Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s17.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System – Schools: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Results
The second-lowest incidence of districts designated in a fiscal stress category since FSMS began, and a look at districts that have been chronically in stress.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-fsms-schools.pdf2017 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative
In 2017 OSC completed 23 audits of expenses submitted to SED by preschool special education providers and identified over $12.5 million in disallowances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2017.pdf