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Seeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfLynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
Determine whether Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) officials ensured students received all services from their individualized education programs (IEPs) and Medicaid eligible services were properly filed to receive Medicaid reimbursements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lynbrook-union-free-school-dsitrict-2022-81.pdfEcoNews, Spring 2017
On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, now more than ever we should celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that needs to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2017.pdfOpinion 89-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES - Municipal Nursing Homes (participation … competitive bidding when they purchase goods, supplies and services under joint contracts and arrangements entered into pursuant to Public Health Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… Infrastructure Renewal (1983), and Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005). The Series 2015A … Air (1996), Environmental Quality (1986), and Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005). The Series 2015B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… in the Medicaid program as a participating transportation provider for Medicaid recipients. Under Medicaid regulations, … which are billed to the Medicaid program by the provider. Phinaliz is owned by Mechanicville resident Mtui, … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli Announces Scheduled Sale of $543 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… tax-exempt and taxable New York state General Obligation (GO) bonds scheduled for September 27th and 28th, currently … 2023C bonds to refund a portion of certain outstanding GO bonds to reduce the state’s overall debt service costs. A … refunding bonds may include the refunding of existing GO bonds pursuant to the state’s Invitation to Offer Bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-scheduled-sale-543-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State … and support they need,” DiNapoli said. “The State Education Department should work with state and local … among America’s youth. Prior to the pandemic, the State Education Department (SED) published guidance and resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsXVII.1 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… The purpose of this Chapter is to explain the procedures for contracts, purchase orders, … by Transaction Type" published to SFS Coach. SFS Coach is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in with … The purpose of this Chapter is to explain the procedures for contracts purchase orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii1-overviewOversight of the Nourish New York Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of the Nourish New York Program (Report 2022-S-33 ). About The Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-nourish-new-york-program-followDiNapoli Report Highlights Where New Yorkers Work
… care and social assistance had the greatest increase in jobs since 2019, with the sector now comprising nearly one in five jobs statewide. This sector was also the top employer in 2023 … in the leisure and hospitality and retail trade sectors, at 27.1% and 22.4%, respectively. Both ranked among the top …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-report-highlights-where-new-yorkers-workDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… steps to improve its efforts to ensure survivors of human trafficking receive the services and assistance available to … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Survivors of human trafficking face physical, emotional and financial trauma,” … barriers to assistance and support for victims.” Human trafficking is the unlawful act of transporting or the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingCaledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… financial reports. The booking coordinator oversees hall rentals and certain fundraising events. The Department’s … through May 31, 2024 deposits, including those for hall rentals and fundraising, totaled $211,917. Adopt: Written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether East Syracuse Minoa Central School District (District) … Determine whether East Syracuse Minoa Central School District District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/east-syracuse-minoa-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mWest Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… activities or determine whether all disbursements were for appropriate Department purposes. Furthermore, the … such as deposit slips or issue required receipts, for all deposited revenues totaling $225,198. Record 18 … in the accounting software. Obtain any Board approval for 24 disbursements totaling $113,194 or Board approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104Town of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… Board (Board) use a competitive process when procuring professional services? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Professional services generally require specialized skills, training and expertise; the use of professional judgment and/or a high degree of creativity. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58Town of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and … The Board did not adequately oversee or manage the Towns ambulance service The Boards general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School – Debit Cards (2024M-159)
… the Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School (School) debit card charges were properly approved, adequately … supported and for School purposes. Key Findings Certain debit card purchases were not properly approved or adequately … use may not be readily detected. We reviewed 186 debit card purchases totaling $170,941; 138 totaling $130,295 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2026/01/16/primary-hall-preparatory-charter-school-debit-cards-2024m-159Arkport Hose Company No. 1, Inc. – Treasurer (2026M-1)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Arkport Hose Company No. 1, Inc. (Company) Treasurer … Period January 1, 2024 – December 11, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire company treasurer must properly … ensure statutory compliance, financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/04/10/arkport-hose-company-no-1-inc-treasurer-2026m-1DiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… rating agencies have raised concerns about New York’s low reserves compared to other states. DiNapoli’s proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practices