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DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… date tax collections were $167.9 million higher than the latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to … percent, from a year earlier. Total receipts exceeded the latest projections by $75.1 million, primarily because of … tax collections which were nearly $120 million over the latest projections. This variance was offset by lower than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportMultiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… million in improper and questionable APG claim payments. For example, overpayments were made for the same medical procedure billed multiple times on the same date of service and for services that were billed beyond the allowed service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followUnited Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue ( … and refused to provide certain other information. This limited our ability to ensure the Department was … longer applicable. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… State agencies and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing centralized information technology (IT) … Information Security Office (EISO) is responsible for oversight and coordination of security services. ITS … data. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Office for Technology: Procurement and Contracting Practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… $3 billion annually. System Administration is responsible for establishing policies that are in compliance with … requirements and through higher dollar thresholds for specific purchasing requirements. System Administration … consistently follow some of these procurement policies. For example, of 924 procurements we reviewed, 97 in the $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District – Budgeting (Sullivan County) Budget estimates for revenues and expenditures have not been aligned with … School District – Financial Condition (Orange County) For fiscal years 2010-11 through 2012-13, district officials … from $16.5 million in 2010-11 to $10.3 million in 2012-13. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… of nearly $45.2 billion were $23.3 million higher than the latest projections included in the mid-year update to the … All Funds spending was $308.7 million lower than the latest projections, and $603.3 million higher than initial … of $7.5 billion, which was $406.2 million higher than the latest projections from the Mid-Year Update and nearly $2.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportWage Theft Investigations
… whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds for injured workers. Our audit covered the period April 1, … reports. Employers may be allowed a payment plan for restitution, but the Division has not established … manage the current cases and backlog. Develop criteria for investigators to use to determine if a payment plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… Group, Penn Entertainment, SoFi Technologies, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., Zillow Group, and Zoom Video Communications , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporations-disclose-political-spendingInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… years – and some not at all. The Corporation’s process for determining Inspection and maintenance priorities is inconsistent, and the basis for decisions is sometimes unclear. In numerous instances, we … and effectiveness of the Inspection scheduling process for high- and intermediate-importance structures. Work with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… can wreak havoc on both systems and electronic data by, for example, gathering sensitive information such as … should be set to update definitions daily and to scan for threats throughout the day. Without current virus … and digital cameras, and turn off the AutoPlay 13 feature for such devices. 13 A feature built into Windows operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and district officials did not prepare accurate budgets for the 2012-13 through 2015-16 fiscal years. Appropriated … an adequate ECA policy to provide comprehensive guidance for district officials and students or appoint a faculty … records. As a result, the ECA had apparently unaccounted-for cash totaling $3,563. Kiryas Joel Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter
… better than the Division of the Budget’s current estimates for the first quarter, but the economy is sending mixed … economic conditions and what it means short- and long-term for our state’s finances.” Personal income tax (PIT) receipts … which was $9 billion, or 18.3%, higher than last year for the same period, largely reflecting higher Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceeded-updated-projections-first-quarterDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… December, $5 billion or 4.8 percent higher than last year for the same period. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid (up $2.7 billion, primarily from federal … and approximately $3.7 billion lower than a year earlier. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-006
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the timeline for activities that will impact agencies related to the … Project mailbox to coordinate details and dates for transmitting files. In addition to these informal … to begin February 10, 2021. PayServ is expected to be open for agency use February 15, 2021. Updated submission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-006-payroll-improvement-project-agency-timelineMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… program designed to assist the 17 counties that account for more than 80% of violent crime – such as aggravated … agencies – generally in cash – to confidential informants for tips and information. To help establish accountability … incidents. The Division awards SNUG contracts to not-for-profit organizations that use community outreach and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followIV.4.D Debt Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… or municipality. Use of debt service expenditure accounts for expenditures chargeable to debt service appropriations is restricted for Office of the State Comptroller and Public Authorities … State by this amount 60457 DS Offset – Miscellaneous Used for any miscellaneous cash that is being applied toward a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4d-debt-service-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… In addition, 10 checks totaling $5,100 were written for petty cash use. The check amounts ranged from $300 to … District officials did not establish written procedures for password management, wireless security, remote access and … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsRestitution Payments (2021-MS-2)
… on deposit, with some undisbursed restitution being held for 27 years. Nearly half of the Departments tested did not … adequate written restitution policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Make … victims whose restitution orders have remained unsatisfied for the longest period in a timely manner. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/restitution-payments-2021-ms-2