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Effectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… was created pursuant to a recommendation of the Governor’s Spending and Government Efficiency Commission (Commission). The Commission’s Final Report was issued in February 2013 and contained … and Enterprise Identification and Access Management) can best be considered “underway.” As of the conclusion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationOpinion 89-59
… district in question was established by a town pursuant to Article 12-A of the Town Law. Sections 202 and 202-a of the … ad valorem basis unless the petition submitted pursuant to Article 12 of the Town Law requesting the establishment of … Comp, 1953, p 341; 5 Opns St Comp, 1949, p 79; see also, 32 Opns St Comp, 1976, p 56). January 18, 1990 Kim H. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59DiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… ballot measures, any direct or indirect state and federal lobbying, “grassroots lobbying communications,” payments to any trade associations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… today the following audits have been issued: Department of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring … Medicaid for higher (and more costly) levels of acute care when, in fact, patients received lower-cost non-acute care. … in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. However, auditors identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 97-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of moneys to pay death benefit upon death of firefighter's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of Weights and Measures Program (2016-S-98) Auditors found systemic issues with the quality of data the department relies on to administer the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers
… and additional federal guidance mandated that managed care in-network providers enroll as participating providers in the … and service networks contracting with MCOs operating in New York. On a quarterly basis, MCOs are required to submit their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/04/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-unenrolled-providersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Lapeer – Budgeting (Cortland County) The board did … and adopt a written fund balance policy specifying the town’s objectives and goals for using the accumulated funds. … steps to increase physical accessibility at the town hall, including mirrors, hand dryers and grab bars mounted at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Capital Resource Corporation (RCCRC) – Establishment of RCCRC and Sale of Property The RCCRC’s establishment met applicable requirements, and its sale of property aligned with its purpose. RCCRC officials adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) now returns, on average, over $2 million in lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backContract Advisory No. 26
… Subject : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids Guidance : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids: Every bid made to the State or any public department … provides annual sexual harassment prevention training to all of its employees. Such policy shall, at a minimum, meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally does not provide adequate oversight of District financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Security and Effectiveness of … effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … We found that ITS and the Department were not in compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations in our initial report, State … recover the $473,815 from Rainbow; review another $166,665 of payments to Rainbow which we did not include in our audit; … progress in addressing the matters in our initial report. Of the three prior audit recommendations, one was implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. More than … are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Millions of honest New Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. … The Comptroller’s auditors work with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsMaine-Endwell Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-49)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Central School District is located in the Towns of Maine, Nanticoke, Union, Newark Valley, and Owego, in … and Tioga Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/maine-endwell-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-49Housing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… report - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following housing authorities: Albany , Elmira , Town of … , Jamestown , Port Chester and Rome . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether housing … controlling and monitoring administrative costs for the period January 1, 2012 through November 25, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was determine if the District could achieve cost … The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. There are two schools in operation within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andEast Hampton Union Free School District – Network and Financial Application Access and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-8)
… has created security concerns due to lack of monitoring of all accounts on both tools. Ninety-one percent, or 3,395, of … enabled network user accounts were not logged into in the last six months. Accounts grant access to sensitive … Provide periodic IT security awareness training to all District IT users. Develop and adopt a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/08/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-network-and-financial-applicationXIII.10 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… provides Agencies with guidance on how to process a refund owed to the State by an employee using the Statewide … System (SFS). Situations where an employee owes a refund to the State may occur for various reasons. For … When an employee owes the State a refund as the result of an employee expense report, the employee may use the Due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10-overview