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Cost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… collections are being processed? What is the cost per transaction? How convenient is the process for residents? By … duties. This may include use of a locak box. Set up a contract with a bank to receive and process payments for your … by your local government must: comply with Article 3 of New York State Technology Law and related regulations; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … Act to help provide a continuous and adequate supply of dependable electricity to the people of the State. Chapter … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/31/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88-followComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig the bidding process for a multi-million … guilty plea of Robert Wiesner the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority for working with others …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingXI.18.A Executive Law Article 15-A- Participation by Minority Group Members and Women with Respect to State Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the creation of an Office (now Division) of Minority and Women's Business Development (DMWBD) to promote employment and business opportunities for minorities and women on state contracts. The mission of the DMWBD is “to … the rules: Require contractors to submit a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) utilization plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18a-executive-law-article-15-participation-minority-group-members-and-women-respect-stateOpinion 92-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Finance Law 16500 prohibits a city from depositing with the State the proceeds of bonds and notes issued by the city to finance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-8City of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the effectiveness of internal controls over selected financial activities for … City of Beacon Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional Testimony
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), released … its investors that it is taking steps to uphold its terms of service. It needs to show that it has the ability to protect users’ privacy and prevent the proliferation of sexual harassment, hate speech and fake news from its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerbergs-congressional-testimonyInappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients with Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security … assigned identification numbers to individuals eligible for Medicaid, and whether inappropriate Medicaid payments … made in our audit report Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients with Multiple Iden …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialXIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… of $40,000 Infrastructure Assets in excess of $1,000,000 For major construction projects, the $100,000 capitalization … capital expenditures rather than the individual assets. For bulk purchases of furniture, equipment, etc., the … from the entity or from other rights and obligations. For intangible right-to-use lease and subscription-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … has about 4,900 violation cases unresolved since 2004, with minimum fines due totaling $440,000. Collecting the fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Rochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… Diane M. Cecero, age 64, of Pittsford, New York, admitted today to unlawfully … Diane M Cecero age 64 of Pittsford New York admitted today to unlawfully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… and District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft … away in 2019. Richard Gaines Jr., 51, of Daytona Beach, Florida, was arraigned today before Judge Geoffrey Prime on … ATM withdrawals in the states of New Jersey, Georgia and Florida. Gaines Jr. surrendered to NCDA Detective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… whether the Department of Health paid pharmacy providers for controlled substances in compliance with the New York State Controlled Substances Act, which … risk of drugs ordered in this manner being diverted for inappropriate or unauthorized use. The supply limits that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane … said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to my partnership with United States Attorney Carla Freedman and federal law … O’Hara entered into various grant agreements, including with the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… due to appropriations being overestimated by an average of $5.1 million (4.7 percent) per year. Over the last four … reported unassigned fund balance equal to 4 percent of the ensuing year’s appropriations. However, when unused … challenge. As a result, unrestricted fund balance as of June 30, 2019 totaled less than 1 percent of the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1506
… Purpose To provide agencies with procedures for updating employee health insurance eligibility records in … Insurance” and “Date Eligible for Health Insurance” fields with information provided by the Department of Civil Service. … To provide agencies with procedures for updating employee health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1506-updating-employee-health-insurance-eligibility-payservOpinion 2000-8
… in Contract (county health commissioner as partner with a member of a not-for-profit corporation providing home … -- Medical Services (county health commissioner as partner with a member of a not-for-profit corporation providing home … health commissioner who has a real estate partnership with a member of a not-for-profit corporation that provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and mileage, which increased the likelihood that State funds were not being used efficiently and effectively and, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsBrownfield Cleanup Program
… voluntary Brownfield Program, the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program (referred to as the Superfund Program) … all suspected or known potential inactive hazardous waste disposal sites. Potential sites go through an environmental … to the State’s public Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites (Registry). DEC attempts to identify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… road or building closures or cost overruns. Benefits of Capital Planning Multiyear capital plans allow you to: … infrastructure needs; Determine the cost effectiveness of maintaining existing assets versus acquiring new assets; … made and paid for. The plan should include: An inventory of assets your municipality owns; Identification of the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districts