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Opinion 2011-1
… as certain land, buildings, improvements, and other real and personal property ( see General Municipal Law § 854 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the … of three State Education Department (Department) employees with outliers in the areas of train fare and fuel expense. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the following audits have been issued: City University of New York (CUNY): Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated … computer systems as an integrated and flexible state-of-the-art program. Auditors, however, concluded that CUNY’s … had no business purpose. For example, 22 employees outside of financial aid could apply for student loans for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsV.3.D Accounts – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Account ChartField identifies type of resources acquired or disbursed and defines the purpose of a transaction. Account is required on all transactions. … all agencies will be able to access the complete list of Account codes in the SFS. The Account ChartField is five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3d-accountsDiNapoli: Contribute to a NY 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… an account and if they already have one can contribute and deduct up to $5,000 from their New York State taxable income. Married couples filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year. New York’s 529 College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-contribute-ny-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine … is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see the numbers climb for both farms and farmland acres in the most recent United States Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 … imposed on defendants by the court for a variety of cases; instead she abused that trust by pocketing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesBackground Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… We also released 8 letter reports to the following: Towns of Amherst [pdf] , Clifton Park [pdf] , Manlius [pdf] and Seneca Falls [pdf] and the Cities of Binghamton [pdf] , Middletown [pdf] , New Rochelle [pdf] and Utica [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs (Report 2019-S-45 ). About the Program … and is overseen at the federal level by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medicaid program … Drugs may be removed from the market (i.e., terminated) for safety or commercial reasons. To ensure terminated drugs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugs-followUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program - Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up) (2017-F-30)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program: Monitoring...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f30.pdfSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, … (Report 2020-S-40 ). About the Program The Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up) (2019-F-19) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial report, Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f19-response.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… federal COVID-19 support. ESD awarded the entirety of the $760 million allocated for small businesses to 40,842 applicants, with an average grant amount of $18,608. Auditors found ESD awarded almost $4.1 million to … type, need, or factors established in the original goals of the Program when awarding grants, instead favoring a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… of Sherman Treasurer Ann Gilbert faces felony charges for the alleged theft of more than $20,000 in cash paid by residents from 2012 to 2016 for village sewer, water and taxes, according to an … Schmidt and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office for partnering with my office to hold her accountable.” “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000Oversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
… by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City provides temporary emergency shelter to every eligible person who … prescribed ranges. In addition, the various DHS data systems were not integrated, making data sharing and analysis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… offerings. The agencies we selected were the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Department of State (DOS), New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyNew Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… submitted by the defendants’ companies were compared to records from the Medicaid medical service providers named in … Chief Assistant District Attorney Christopher P. Borek. A criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsNew York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… to the federal Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF), New York is one of only seven states or territories with unemployment insurance (UI) funds that are in debt to … and the $8.1 billion owed in the outstanding loan balance is second only to California, according to a new analysis by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundDiNapoli: Despite Challenges, Agriculture Among the Most Resilient State Industries During the Pandemic
… in wages and produced roughly $3.3 billion in gross domestic product in 2021, according to a report by New York … billion in wages and produced roughly $33 billion in gross domestic product in 2021 according to a report by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-despite-challenges-agriculture-among-most-resilient-state-industries-during-pandemicOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Report 2018-N-6 ). About the Program The … the New York State Department of Transportation. Midtown in Motion (MiM), a congestion management system, is used by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-follow