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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… by an audit and investigation by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Hilchey decided … District Attorney Lawrence Friedman and the New York State Police for partnering with us to hold this individual … for. The audit concluded that Hilchey was able to carry out the scheme because the Fire Department board failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… To determine whether New York City School-Based Health Center (SBHC or Center) facilities have implemented proper controls over … 21, 2013. Background New York State’s School-Based Health Center Program (Program) provides a campus-based health care … To determine whether New York City SchoolBased Health Center SBHC or Center facilities have implemented proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… responsibilities. For example, in 70 of 100 sampled cases, there was no evidence that DMV checks of offenders … were performed upon intake. Further, in 32 of the 70 cases, there was no evidence that DMV checks were performed … by the POs during the offender’s entire probation term. Offenders who violated the terms of their probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and … 8,392 overpayments totaling more than $2.1 million. This includes $168,878 in payment requests stopped, $399,356 … have been made over the life of the claim had DOL not taken corrective action based on our findings, and $1,600,459 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… To determine whether the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures. Our audit … To determine whether the New York Racing Association Inc NYRA procured goods and services competitively and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-326
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Downstate Location Stipend. Affected … of America/Graduate Student Employees Union, provides for a location adjustment to employees whose work site is New … the Downstate Location Stipend: Bargaining Unit = 28 Salary Grade = 980 Comp Rate Code = BIW, FEE Payroll Status = …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-326-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… $19.6 billion increased by 19.1%, or $3.1 billion, in 2021 compared to last year, according to a report released … the highest annual increase on record after a historic low in 2020 when local sales tax collections declined by 10%. Annual growth in 2019 was 4.7%. “The pandemic substantially changed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021SUNY Bulletin No. SU-303
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Downstate Location Stipend. Affected … of America/Graduate Student Employees Union, provides for a location adjustment to employees whose work site is New … the Downstate Location Stipend: Bargaining Unit = 28 Salary Grade = 980 Pay Basis Code = BIW, FEE Payroll Status = …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-303-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… and supervision by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), an agency within Homes and Community Renewal. Twenty years after initial occupancy, housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… of the program that have been completed. In addition, the New York City Police Department is monitoring video feeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… decade and spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … COVID-19 pandemic required state workers across New York to work long, grueling hours to deal with a crisis never before seen during our lifetime. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020Local Sales Tax Collections Up
… Sales tax collections rose fastest during the second half of 2019, growing 6.3 percent in the third quarter and 5.6 percent in the fourth quarter. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collectionsManagement of Internal Controls
… laws, rules and regulations. Background FRMC is a private, not-for-profit real estate holding corporation. Its … its creation in 1993, about $14 billion of public and private investment has been made in facilities and programs … auditor to help ensure that future regulatory reporting requirements would be in full compliance. While the FRMC had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also employed at … is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve desired … To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services OCFS employees who are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… IDEA. Funds to New York City The City’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 preliminary budget includes $291 million in federal IDEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actWindows Domain Administration and Management (Follow-Up)
… servers, referred to as domain controllers, to manage the access and authentication of stored user credentials determining who can access file servers and other network resources. Since Active … ultimately control access and authorization in a Microsoft Windows environment, it is vital to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/windows-domain-administration-and-management-followHolocaust Survivors
… works in conjunction with the HCPO to ensure a thorough search of all available records. For Funds Held by Swiss Bank … write to this Office and our staff will conduct a thorough search of our records. Write to: Office of Unclaimed Funds … much information as you have available to assist us in our search. The Comptroller invites you to learn more about New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Central New York Regional Market Authority , Town of Coeymans , Village of … spent appropriately and effectively.” Central New York Regional Market Authority – Internal Controls Over Selected … his office completed audits of the Central New York Regional Market Authority Town of Coeymans Village of Green …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOptimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, … Medicaid Drug Rebates (Report 2015-S-1 ). Background The State’s Medicaid program provides a wide range of health … To determine the implementation status of the five recommendations made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebates-followDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of dishonest … with the state's Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely payment of … DiNapoli's auditors act as a second line of defense to stop inappropriate refunds on high risk returns. The majority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refunds