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Monsey Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-62)
… since 2012, and the length of service awards program (LOSAP) that started in 1990 was never audited. Key … annual independent audit of the District’s financial and LOSAP records. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/07/02/monsey-fire-district-board-oversight-2020m-62Oversight of Industrial Hemp
… the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural … through May 31, 2019. About the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both the … Agriculture and Markets Law launched the Program, which is administered by the Department. In December 2018, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempOther Bulletin No. 35
… Background Civil Service Law, Section 131 and the Division of the Budget Bulletin D-1135, provide for payment of performance advances on April 1 to eligible M/C employees. … 603-667) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the payment effective date based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-35-april-2017-state-university-construction-fund-scfDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced he has begun audits of the State Education Department (SED) and the New York City Department of Education (DoE) to determine if they are doing enough to … have adequate and up-to-date safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency. "The epidemic of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… the second degree. He will be sentenced on February 13 and is expected to pay restitution for the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013. "For … and forged records to cover his crimes," DiNapoli said. "I thank Genesee County District Attorney Lawrence Friedman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… have entered into a separate agreement as part of the deal. The property is considered a key link in the … when the parties responsible either cannot be identified or refuse to clean up or pay. The OAG subsequently assists in recovering costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countyDiNapoli: Tax Collections Exceed Projections Through First Half of Fiscal Year
… DiNapoli said. “While the current financial situation is positive, we still need to see how holiday sales and Wall … which was 4.3 percent, or $3.1 billion, over collections for the same period last year. Miscellaneous receipts … called Open Book New York ( http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collections-exceed-projections-through-first-half-fiscal-yearVillage of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)
… reports, Filed the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and l … review did not identify any significant fiscal concerns with the Village’s general fund for the fiscal year 2022-23, … ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the condition of the CFO’s records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18Opinion 91-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Requirements (mandatory referendum - curtailing powers of city board of estimate) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Budget … Whether section 75 of the Second Class Cities Law SCCL would permit a city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9Town of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lee (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively manage the … April 25, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A key measure of a town’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63Medicaid Program: Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (2021-S-36) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment beyond allowed rental limits, and whether the Medicaid program could achieve cost savings by implementation of a rental cap on oxygen equipment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s36-response.pdfNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (2020-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract with the Institute for Community Living, Inc. (ICL) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n4-response.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget, Federal Fiscal Year 2021
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and the states for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) ending September 30, 2021, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2021.pdfExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (2021-S-36)
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment beyond allowed rental limits, and whether the Medicaid program could achieve cost savings by implementation of a rental cap on oxygen equipment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s36.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.pdfNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (2020-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract with the Institute for Community Living, Inc. (ICL) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n4.pdfEnacted Budget Financial Plan Report: State Fiscal Year 2022-23, July 2022
The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan from the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal stability for the next five years and includes plans to bolster rainy day reserves significantly.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2022-23.pdfClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021 (2020-S-54)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s54.pdfNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
This report provides updated information regarding the overall correctional system population, an analysis of policy changes that have contributed to changes in the population, and an overview of the costs of providing medical care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/aging-prison-population-2022.pdf