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DiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… “Reliable emergency medical services can be a matter of life or death, and New Yorkers rightly expect to receive … In New York state, EMS are provided by an assortment of public and private entities. These may be funded by local governments, users of the service, insurance, or a combination of these and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesIX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… permissible charges to federal grants. At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Division of Budget will enter the new fringe benefit and indirect cost … cases, the federal government may request the negotiation of a separate rate for distinctive programs instead of using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… of Labor’s (Department) Unemployment Insurance System is secure, operating effectively, and available to continue … and merge State agencies and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing centralized information … and the Enterprise Information Security Office (EISO) is responsible for oversight and coordination of security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… Fund’s (Fund) overall return in the second quarter of the Fund’s 2015-2016 fiscal year was -4.13 percent for the … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Fund had an estimated value of $173.5 billion at the close of its second quarter. “Volatility in the late summer … Retirement Funds Fund overall return in the second quarter of the Funds 20152016 fiscal year was 413 percent for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsEast Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … were not adequate for eight of the 31 water outlets (26 percent) that exceeded the lead action level. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25Oversight of Study Abroad Programs
… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) has efficient and effective oversight of its study abroad programs throughout its campuses. The … in educational opportunities globally. The SUNY Office of Global Affairs (SUNY OGA) is responsible for the oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/oversight-study-abroad-programsWarren County Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-102-F)
… – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Warren County Local Development Corporation’s (Corporation) progress, as of December 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Warren County Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/28/warren-county-local-development-corporation-audit-follow-2021m-102-fDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… Insurance (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened oversight and ultimately … posed by the extraordinary demand caused by the pandemic for unemployment benefits and more lenient federal … UI benefit claims, but it also administered UI benefits for the temporary programs created by the federal Coronavirus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between … “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New York,” DiNapoli said. “While numbers are down this … Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20. The state generates revenue for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Health (DOH): Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care … and prevent improper payments for services. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not … eligibility under questionable circumstances. Department of Health: Medicaid Program, Managed Long Term Care Premium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… residents each pleaded guilty to one count of felony grand larceny in the fourth degree. "This was a deliberate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s … not use the data it collects to assess the effectiveness of its programs and see if the billions of dollars spent are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… school district audits have been issued. Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Network User … user accounts. As a result, BOCES has an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the BOCES network and potential loss of important data. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Overview – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Your pension is based on your years of credited service and your final average earnings (FAE). Your FAE is the average of your highest three consecutive years of earnings.* Usually these are the years right before retirement, but they can be anytime in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/overviewMandatory Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… Contributions are mandatory for: Tier 1 and 2 members participating in a contributory plan; Certain … service credit; Tier 3 members covered under Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) Article 14; Tier 4 and 5 members covered under RSSL Article 15; PFRS Tier 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-contributionsDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the threats posed by natural … Homeland Security and Emergency Services DHSES can do more to protect the states water systems from attacks and the threats posed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersTown of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Jay (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and … and reports to manage the Town’s financial operations. Of the 15 asset and liability accounts we reviewed as of December 31, 2021 and October 31, 2022, five accounts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, with the city accounting for three-fifths of the state’s total wages and its sales tax … Economic indicators show New York Citys economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic with the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit … for the Aging (DFTA) needed to improve its oversight of senior centers. For example, officials could not … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-follow