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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … Collections recorded in the records did not agree with the amounts deposited in the bank and deposit slips did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAbout Statement No. 68 – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… Reporting for Pensions : Requires employers participating in state and local government pension plans to report their … share of the collective Net Pension Liability in their financial statements, as well as pension expense and … compensation package. The employer’s participation in a pension plan provided by a separate entity or pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/about-statement-no-68DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… governments in New York state ended their fiscal year 2023 with a fiscal stress designation, the same as a year ago, … municipalities have failed to file required financial data with my office, diminishing the transparency and … In March, DiNapoli announced that six local governments with non-calendar fiscal years were designated in stress. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2023 Through March 31, 2024
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers. The audit covered the … 2024, and certain claims outside this period when trends in the claims were observed that warranted follow-up. About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2023-through-march-31-2024DiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… cracks; and an oil leak on the station platform. Several of the defects involved water conditions (water leaks and … defect. The MTA's New York City Transit, Division of Station Environment and Operations is charged with taking … to inspect subway stations every 72 hours. However, 20 of the 21 priority "A" defects found by DiNapoli's auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… are shameful," said DiNapoli. "Management showed contempt for the neediest applicants and seemingly gave preferential treatment to others. For years, the authority has not operated in a fair and … indicated that the average vacancy period was two years, with three units remaining vacant for over eight years. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… and funding to address the recommendations, and if not for its ongoing efforts, maternal deaths and morbidities … community resources to help support high-risk mothers. DOH is investing approximately $14 million between 2022 through 2027 to fund 26 Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaboratives. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsServen Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2024M-97)
… of the Border City Hose Company (Hose Company), was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/serven-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2024m-97Opinion 90-55
… We reached this conclusion based, in part, on the case of Pease v Colucci , 59 AD2d 233, 399 NYS2d 519, in … wages upon obtaining mandatory retirement age. As is the case with firefighters under section 207-a, it has been held … in Opn No. 88-27, supra , applies equally in the case of village police officers and that a village which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2024 Through September 30, 2024
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers. The audit covered the … eMedNY processed almost 249 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of nearly $50.6 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2024-through-september-30-2024State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) in State Fiscal Year 2018-19 will decrease from State Fiscal Year 2017-18, … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. The estimated average contribution rate for the Employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors also found numerous problems with how the district managed its purchases. "The Rochester … School District needs to substantially overhaul how it is managing payroll and purchasing of goods and services," … mistakes and their potential total dollar value is cause for significant concern. The district has not implemented the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… actions were exposed during the Comptroller’s review of Springport’s monthly retirement reports. DiNapoli’s office … to defraud the system." To date, DiNapoli’s investigation of retirement frauds has led to 24 arrests and the recovery of nearly $3 million in retirement funds. Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… were uncovered by DiNapoli’s audit and investigation of the court’s financial operations. "Mr. Fleury took advantage of another clerk’s absence to steal from the public," … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the first decrease in total overtime earnings since 2016, according to a report … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2023 Through September 30, 2023
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers. The audit covered the … 2023, eMedNY processed over 420 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $47.1 billion. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2023-through-september-30-2023Garrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
… and sensitive information (PPSI) or disable the network. 10 IT assets, including nine laptops and one printer, were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/19/garrison-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-127New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
… the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Samaritan) to ensure … of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is the agency responsible for providing transitional housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopDiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… state tax collections totaled $8.6 billion, an increase of 21.4 percent from last April, primarily due to an increase … were $23.7 million lower than newly released Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, according to the April state … with tax filing extensions made up $1.1 billion of the $1.4 billion growth in PIT. Strength in the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-report