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Opinion 88-17

… been received which raises the following questions: (1) Does the opinion expressed in 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 154, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… which may not be available in future years and does not include a specific appropriation for contractual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits

City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-5)

The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Citys proposed budget for the 202324 fiscal year are reasonable

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-5

DiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration

… DiNapoli. The full op-ed is below: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration The COVID-19 … pandemic has, without a doubt, changed the world – and one of its most notable effects has been the acceleration of technology initiatives as the public and private sectors …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-acceleration

XIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)

… per the definition of an activity, and the funding source does not involve a different federal grant source, then there …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocations

XII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures

… plan in advance to process under normal business practices does not constitute an emergency. The Office of the State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-payment

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… Purchasing and Procurement Practices (2020-S-67) NYRA does not have adequate monitoring and oversight over its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

VI.3.B Budget Transfers Within a Business Unit – VI. Budgets

… is an appropriation for which the budget bill does not specify 1) a particular business unit and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3b-budget-transfers-within-business-unit

Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program

… participant at least annually. Key Findings The Department does not always meet time frames for eligibility …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supported

Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment

… fully addressed all aspects of the recommendation. WINR does not contain certain recommended components including an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment

DiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending

… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached … the political process and it is important investors know how that money is being spent,” DiNapoli said. “This is a … in corporate funds since the 2010 election cycle, but that does not provide a complete picture of the company’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spending

Auditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that travel policy requirements are consistently … travel was properly approved. Is the travel or mileage reimbursement form attached, completed and signed by the … attached for all expenses that are being sought for reimbursement? (Original receipts should be attached for all …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claims

DiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget

… maintain a long-term view and ensure the state’s spending does not grow to unsustainable levels. Federal support is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budget

Selected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Department, Aviation, World Trade Center, and Leasing of Properties

… 1,000 spaces where advertisements were placed – PANYNJ does not have assurance that it is maximizing revenue from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/04/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-department-aviation-world-trade-center-and

Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses

… not receiving best pricing for services. The Department does little to hold the Contractor accountable for its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1964

… the Payroll Check Notification Report. Note : This process does not replace the AC 3197 , Direct Deposit Delete/Reversal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1964-new-process-request-stop-payment-replacement-reversal-or-exchange-new

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… for further review by an analyst. However, OMH generally does not perform detailed audits or field reviews of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers

… improper payments identified were voided. However, OMIG does not have a process to recover improper premium payments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients

Management of Invasive Species

… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) was effectively … species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State. The audit … through November 22, 2019. About the Program Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-species

Determining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits

… or by agreement between the member and ex-spouse. NYSLRS does not require use of this formula. There are other ways to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-share