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Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… through June 5, 2020. About the Program SLA is responsible for promoting the health, welfare, and safety of the people … of New York State through issuing licenses and permits for the manufacturing, distribution, and selling of alcoholic … and information are properly managed and safeguarded. For two employees – one current and one former – SLA did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City, and their major public authorities during the … planned sales of $4.27 billion include $2.97 billion of new money and $1.30 billion of refundings or reofferings as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterTheresa Fire District – Board Oversight and Financial Management (2021M-60)
… on historic trends. Develop and adopt financial plans for maintaining a reasonable level of fund balance. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/18/theresa-fire-district-board-oversight-and-financial-management-2021m-60Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-154)
… The District did not have a contingency plan to recover in the event of a significant service interruption. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/18/valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-154State Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … replace heat exchangers at Upstate Correctional Facility in Franklin County. $2.6 million with Slade Industries Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public authorities during the … planned sales of $6.92 billion include $2.32 billion of new money and $4.6 billion of refundings and reofferings as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public authorities during the fourth quarter of 2019. The … of the state, New York City and their respective public authorities. All borrowings are scheduled at the … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterOpinion 94-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS -- Vacations (annual cash payment in lieu of) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Vacations (annual cash payment in lieu of) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §200, et seq.; GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31DiNapoli: Audits Find Certain IDAs Lack Job Creation Data
… that were reviewed contained recapture provisions. For example, one business received more than $600,000 in tax … was not held accountable. Officials billed one business for payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) using an agreement … County IDA Officials do not adequately monitor projects for compliance with job creation and retention goals. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audits-find-certain-idas-lack-job-creation-dataApproved State Contracts and Payments
… contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Division of the Budget … Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage program and the American Indian Health Program prescription drug coverage. $18.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,722 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.39 … Conservation $1.5 million with Land Remediation Inc. for environmental remediation at Glenmere Lake Property, … County. Gaming Commission $1.3 million with Truview BSI for underage sales benchmarking. Department of Health $154.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… with disabilities some peace of mind as they plan for the future," DiNapoli said. "Ensuring a loved one’s … and invest funds without jeopardizing their eligibility for many important disability-related benefits." The NY ABLE … their families depend on a wide variety of public benefits for income, health care, food and housing assistance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsWantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… officials established adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate … did not establish adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate … review of transactions in the audit trail reports for the system administrator account of the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… required service verifications. The state Department of Health needs to do a better job of protecting the integrity … of Medicaid personal care services (2021) and home health care services (2023) to validate service delivery and … January 2021 through March 2023, the state Department of Health (DOH), through the Medicaid program, paid providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationOrleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through November 1, 2024. … and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6New York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… tool, is marking 20 years of helping New Yorkers save for higher education, according to New York State Comptroller … That’s 20 years of helping families and loved ones prepare for the costs of obtaining a higher education as the costs … New York’s 529 College Savings Program. Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, LLC (ABD),serves as Program Manager and, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20DiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… state’s highest court has upheld the power of this office to follow payments of state dollars wherever the public’s … carrying out objective audits of state payments in order to protect taxpayer dollars.” A copy of the full decision is … Case background The Court of Appeals was asked to determine whether the State Constitution (Article V, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersDelaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials … are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Together, the Treasurer, County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through January 1, 2014. Background County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-221)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2017. … The County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-221