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Oversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… Program DFS is responsible for regulating all insurance in New York State, including title insurance. Title insurance … lender against future claims for any unknown defects in the title to the property at the time of sale. The cost of title insurance is higher in New York State than in comparable states, as noted by DFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… current data sets to establish a foundation to adequately address public health emergencies. DOH agreed with some of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… RAM facility and radiation equipment facility inspections on time; however, it completed 44% of those inspections … established 1- to 5-year inspection time frames by relying on a buffer intended to allow for more flexibility and … licensing program, which can have a direct bearing on public health and safety, as well as security. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (2019-S-52) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contractor Evaluation (ACE) system and taking appropriate action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-19s52-response.pdfSexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (2019-S-44) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Division of State Police’s (Division) Crime Laboratory System (CLS) processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits in compliance with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance of Sexual Offense Evidence Kits (Executive Law).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s44-response.pdfAccess to Preschool Special Education Services (2023-S-1)
To determine if the State Education Department (SED) is effectively overseeing preschool special education in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to promote timely access to services for children across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s1.pdfRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber Report 2013S4
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1458
… new functionality and formatting for employee addresses in the payroll system Affected Employees All employees … postal format requirements. Please see the attached list of countries and field requirements that have been set … with a foreign address from a country that is not on the list, please enter the employee’s work address and email the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1458-new-functionality-employee-address-fields-payservAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… but did not meet the requirements for full-time status, 23 students who did not maintain good academic standing and 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… program contracts to ensure provider claims do not include State reimbursement for depreciation expenses. The audit … January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1053
… the copies on the first page by cutting on the two dotted lines before distributing to the employee. To comply with IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1053-automated-process-reissued-2010-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… designation of the official station for an employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014 was not made in accordance with … paid $16,089.56 and $22,033.71 in travel expenses during calendar years 2013 and 2014 for the employee to commute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… accounts and whether the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers the … Parks’ Petty Cash Account, which had not been reconciled in at least four years, contained $5,000 more than OSC had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor’s (Department) … System is secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… for establishing policies that are in compliance with applicable State procurement laws, rules, and … should consider revising its policies to be more in line with actual business practices, which could allow greater … Key Recommendations Remind campuses of the need to comply with important procurement policies, including, but not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Greenport Union Free School District , Monticello … While district officials maintained unexpended surplus funds in compliance with the statutory limit, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… said. “Students should be taught by certified teachers for the required number of hours each week. We all want to … a diploma. New York City’s Department of Education (DOE) is responsible for ensuring that its public high schools … but generally agreed with the finding that whatever is offered must comply with SED regulations. For a copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-550
… earnings. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the title of Maintenance Worker Background The rate increases are … on October 20, 2015 between the Comptroller of the City of New York and the City Employees Union Local 237 IBT for … Strike/Discip Fine 409 CUNY Disciplinary Fine 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 445 HC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-550-cuny-rate-increase-maintenance-workerSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during our three-year audit period and/or … characteristics. We examined a total of $1.7 million in travel expenses for 10 University at Albany employees. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expenses