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DiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… The New York State Canal Corporation has not performed … a subsidiary of the New York State Thruway Authority, was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the state canal … structures that have never had inspections or where significant time has elapsed since the last inspection; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs and generating more than $950 billion in annual revenues, according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our … Elimination System Permit Requirements (Report 2019-S-54 ). About the Program New York State is rich in surface and … discussed in this review. … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… officials need to improve controls over payroll and employee benefits to ensure that employees are paid the … which they are entitled. Auditors found that 73 percent of employee leave balances were inaccurate. Town of Coeymans – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOptimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, … The State’s Medicaid program provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically … January 1991, New York has been able to recover a portion of the Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebates-followNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… "Facebook and Twitter face an existential threat if they can't provide an authentic and safe user experience—users …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersOpinion 2000 - 13
… in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY - Membership (eligibility to join second company) TOWN LAW §176-b(10): An individual … in a second volunteer company is automatically deemed to have vacated his or her membership in the first fire … fire company. Town Law §176-b contains provisions relative to volunteer members of fire district fire companies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Holocaust Survivors
… Over the years, the New York State Office of the State Comptroller has actively supported efforts to … referred to this page as a result of our efforts, please download and complete the Special Claim Form . We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments
… Purpose To determine if incentive and bonus payments made by the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) were … 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. Background ECMCC is a public benefit corporation created under Public Authorities … — and paid 16 of its physicians a total of $1,655,359 in these incentives. Also during this period, ECMCC offered a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/13/employee-incentive-and-bonus-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1203
… Purpose To inform agencies of changes to the data entry and processing of new Hire transactions in PayServ as a result of SSN Decoupling Affected Employees Agencies entering new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1203-changes-online-hire-transaction-entry-payservDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Hilchey decided the public should subsidize … is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County District … found that Hilchey stole $16,281 for personal use through a variety of bank or cash transactions in 2012 and 2013. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… Purpose To determine whether New York City School-Based Health Center (SBHC or Center) facilities have implemented proper controls over their medications and … shortage of 2,712 hypodermic needles. The sampled SBHCs do not maintain proper inventory control over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Probation provided proper oversight of persons convicted of Driving While Intoxicated. Significant emphasis was placed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… P. DiNapoli and Special Agent-in-Charge Michael McGill of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General, Philadelphia Field Division, today announced the arrest of Charles Alton Bump Jr. for allegedly stealing $53,320 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if: (i) Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit … based on the results of our findings. Background To accomplish our examination objectives, we selected for … We used the results of our analyses and file matches to identify and recover any inappropriate payments and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… are Fund portfolio companies. “America’s political system is so deeply divided that it is questionable whether it makes sense for corporations to … has urged companies to consider whether political spending is ever in the long-term interest of shareholders. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… 2020. About the Program Organized in 1955, NYRA is a not-for-profit corporation that holds the exclusive franchise … Breeding Law requires all contracts entered into by NYRA for the procurement of goods or services to be pursuant to a … 31, 2020, NYRA’s expenditures were about $250.3 million for goods and services. Key Findings Our audit found NYRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-326
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background Chapter 337 of the Laws of 2019, which implemented the 2019-2023 … gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-326-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… in 2021 as the economy rebounded from the pandemic, some of that growth is attributed to inflation, which was the … many taxable goods could decrease due to the rising cost of basic staples.” After a decline of 3.9% statewide in the … of 2021 when compared to 2020. Collections only grew 14.2% and 12.8% in those quarters for communities outside of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021