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Opinion 2000-19
… Benevolent Association (use of tax monies to install an elevator accessible to disabled members of association) … fire insurance tax monies to pay for installation of an elevator in a building owned by the association. The … fire insurance tax monies to pay for installation of an elevator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-19DiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… providers (NFPs) in 2014, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The late … late contracting remains as serious a problem for NFPs today as when the Prompt Contracting Law was enacted in 1991. … providers NFPs in 2014 according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… $3,521,562 in overpayments for 14,983 fee-for-service clinic claims that were inappropriate. The claims were … not have been paid. A data entry error in eMedNY allowed clinic services for enrollees of this plan to be processed as … weights; $389,813 in improper payments for inpatient, clinic, durable medical equipment, transportation, and eye …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of Caroga … of Jasper – Financial Management (Stueben County) The town is currently experiencing severe fiscal stress. Cash on hand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2XII.7.B Voucher Denials – XII. Expenditures
… rejections can occur for various reasons, including at the agency’s request. The Bureau has established codes for … Payment rejections can occur for various reasons including at the agencys request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7b-voucher-denialsXIV.14.L Asset Retirement Obligations – XIV. Special Procedures
… resulting from normal operations. External Obligating Events AROs must be legally enforceable. Activities … event. Per paragraph 9 of GASBS 83, external obligating events include: Approval of federal, state, or local laws or … capital asset should not be reported. Internal Obligating Events In order to recognize an ARO, there must also be an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv/xiv14l-asset-retirement-obligationsHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… 2020, Assessments must begin within 1 business day of admission and be completed as soon thereafter as … The ILP must be completed within the first 10 days of admission to the shelter. The lack of an Assessment, or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followProtection of Child Performers
… the legal requirements that help protect the welfare of child performers. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 … Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with all parts of the Law and NYCRR. The Law and NYCRR establish … performers. The Department has used its Child Performers Registration System database (System) to maintain permit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersAdministration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services
… for Urban Community Services (CUCS) for the period July 1, 2010 through July 15, 2015. The audit included a review of … with not-for-profit providers for a range of health and social services, including supportive housing. Supportive … For example, a QFR listed $45,774 as the average annual salary for eight social workers, whose average annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/16/administration-contract-center-urban-community-servicesOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services
… Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) properly monitored residential services to ensure conditions are safe and secure … and recovery. OASAS oversees Chemical Dependence Residential Services delivered by certified providers, including Community Residential (CR) and Supportive Living (SL) services. A CR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/03/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-servicesLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… Education Department’s (Department) Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) is verifying that schools have … Data Survey (OEDS). The OEDS is included in each school’s catalog, which is provided to prospective students … also requires the Bureau to conduct an inspection of each school, including records they are required to maintain on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its … electrical demand system must be zero emissions. The Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) was created in April … To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from … enter into written management agreements with agents for management services; these agreements must be approved in … failed to provide a safe and clean living environment for residents, and they misspent funds. Across the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsHousing for Seniors
… (Serviam) in the Bronx, Victory Plaza in Manhattan, and Woodlawn Senior Living (Woodlawn) in the Bronx – and one development assisted through … apartments designated for homeless applicants. Only 15 of Woodlawn’s 80 apartments were awarded as of July 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… ability to prepare and respond in the most effective way. Better data and information systems and an established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… housing to ensure all New Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. As part of this plan, ESSHI’s goal … had critical issues at the housing units, such as water leaks, water stains, and mold, while two of the six had lesser …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeVillage of Manlius – Financial Reports (2025M-89)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village Board of Trustees (Board) receive the financial reports needed to … annual financial reports (AFRs) were filed with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC)? Audit Period June 1, 2023 – … We extended our audit period to review the filing status of the Village’s 2021-22 through 2024-25 AFRs as of September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-manlius-financial-reports-2025m-89Pine Plains Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-18)
… report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing cycles have followed: Cycle One: September 6, 2016 to … pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/pine-plains-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-18Cincinnatus Fire Department – Financial Management (2025M-91)
… Period January 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area Ensuring that financial activities are … mismanagement, fraud, damaged reputation and jeopardize the Department’s funding and its mission. Department … are responsible for providing proper oversight of the Department’s financial operations. The Department has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/20/cincinnatus-fire-department-financial-management-2025m-91Village of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… to liquidate an operating deficit, it must submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year … by the lack of complete, accurate, and current accounting records maintained by the Village. For example, the Village … be mindful of additional potential expenditures with new hires. The Village has underestimated health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1