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Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up) (2019-F-19)
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.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - Not Filed and Inconclusive Municipalities Fiscal years Ending 2020
This list includes municipalities for the 2020 fiscal year, updated to reflect municipalities with a December 31, 2020 fiscal year end (in bold).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2020-munis-not-filed.pdfHitting the Limit: The Constitutional Tax Limit and its Implications for Local Governments
New York State’s Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL) restricts the amounts local governments may raise by taxing real estate in any fiscal year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ctl-implications-for-local-governments.pdfOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up) (2019-F-43) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f43-response.pdf7 Million and Counting, More New Yorkers Benefit from State Health Coverage, September 2018
Medicaid and other public health insurance programs funded through the New York State budget covered over 7 million New Yorkers in January 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-coverage-2018.pdfDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up) (2018-F-11)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-18f11.pdfCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… (DOF) Citywide Payments Services and Standards (CPSS) unit has controls in place to ensure that payments received by and processed on behalf of agencies are correctly matched with receivables … totaling more than $7 billion. Key Findings Although DOF has controls for matching payments to receivables and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2026
The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund or CRF) is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $273.1 billion (as of March 31, 2025).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2026.pdfOverpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare Report 2016S73
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicare-followCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… issued by both the Central Permits Bureau (Bureau) and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo … permits totaling approximately $8.9 million and the regional offices issued about 11,708 special hauling permits, … controls over the special hauling permits issued by four regional offices we visited. The weaknesses include poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… were overstated by a total of almost 20 days, valued at $8,201, and two employees’ leave accrual balances were … purchased during the audit period to the New York State Education Department for approval for transportation state … unrestricted fund balance ranges from 6 percent to 8 percent of the ensuing years’ appropriations for the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Direct Deposit Program
… dates by month. Not using direct deposit yet? Don’t wait to receive a check in the mail—direct deposit is fast, … Direct Deposit Information Updated It’s always important to keep your direct deposit information up to date because changing financial institutions or accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
… did not use a competitive process for 16 or 27 percent of the purchases we reviewed. Request for proposals (RFPs) for three professional services … on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-procurement-and-claimsDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… for recipients who had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to an audit released today by State … marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. The PPACA requires NYSOH to … periodically verify recipients are alive to ensure active coverage is appropriate. DiNapoli's auditors determined NYSOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was sentenced today to 1 1/3 … in county funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie … Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was sentenced today to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… corporate taxes, debt service savings from lower interest rates and a deferral of labor costs to FY 2022, but the city … corporate taxes debt service savings from lower interest rates and a deferral of labor costs to FY 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… and nearly 4,000 New Yorkers lost their lives to a drug overdose. Since that time, fueled by the disruptions of … between 2010 and 2020 to comprise 85 percent of all drug overdose deaths in New York in 2020. In recent years, … use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… will continue to steadfastly guard the pension system from fraud.” “This defendant allegedly defrauded our state’s … to NCDA Detective Investigators on Nov. 22, 2024. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District … District Attorney for the Investigations Division Rick Whelan. The defendant is represented by the Legal Aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more. Over the course of the pandemic, the amount in arrears increased significantly for all utilities and more … months of the COVID19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… literacy reportedly not having 3 months of emergency funds vs. 58% for those with lower financial literacy. Similarly, … only the minimum balance within the previous 12 months, vs. 46% for those with lower financial literacy. In 2021, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-follow