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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… not properly fulfilling their responsibilities, along with the lack of adequate board oversight of the maintenance … As a result, adjusted bank balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 19 of the 28 bank … ensure the accuracy of the annual financial report filed with the Office of the State Comptroller. Steuben County – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… social isolation, and the Department of Motor Vehicles is using facial recognition technology to deter identity … they are meant to help could be put in harm’s way. That is why my office has called on New York’s leaders to enact … my auditors found clear evidence that New York’s use of AI is running well ahead of the state’s ability to manage it. AI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… identified implant overpayments totaling $894,315 (over 300 percent more than the $208,993 that Empire recovered). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Renewal: Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program (2023-S-53) The Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), a component of Homes and Community Renewal, administers the Rural Rental … Program in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program provides rental subsidies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… today that the following audits have been issued: Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: National Directory of New Hires Data Security (2016-S-27) The office has taken … Auditors found that the office is fully compliant with 23 of the 32 requirements and partially compliant with seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… agencies in charge of overseeing food services at homeless shelters in New York City were lax in inspecting them and did … a health warning," DiNapoli said. "Food operations of many shelters have gone uninspected and shelters couldn't show that workers serving food were tested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) effectively oversees the provision of … own meals. DFTA is the City agency primarily responsible for addressing public policy and service issues for the aging. As of 2019, there were over 1.76 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/20/oversight-home-delivered-meals-programOpinion 97-16
… of claims presented for payment of money (see, e.g., In re White , 51 App Div 175, 64 NYS 726). However, the court in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16DiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… the Henry Hudson Bridge used electronic tolling as the "Open Road Tolling" system was tested. During 2017, as "Open Road Tolling," also known as cashless tolling, expanded … the number of unbilled tolls after the implementation of Open Road Tolling at all of TBTA's nine facilities. To read …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsCollege Readiness (Follow-Up)
… occupations require education beyond a high school diploma—a college degree or advanced certificate … However, nearly half of all students who complete high school and go to college require remedial courses and nearly … York City Department of Education)—the nation’s largest school system, comprising 32 school districts—served …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-followMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… of Health (Department) and whether the Department is appropriately applying the administrative costs in … 31, 2015. Background The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides … for nearly 5.2 million Medicaid enrollees. The Department is responsible for setting the monthly managed care premium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Department. When tested, the average wireless internet download speed was 142 Mbps. Greater Amsterdam School … Department. When tested, the average wireless internet download speed was 232 Mbps, and the average ethernet cable internet download speed was 564 Mbps. Unadilla Valley Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1MTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… progress,” DiNapoli said. “Given this uncertainty, it is imperative the MTA spends capital dollars efficiently to … maximize improvements, and bring riders back.” The MTA is relying on congestion pricing, which had a delayed start … as service cuts or fare and toll increases beyond what is already planned. For example, filling a $4 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The schedule is released by the Committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent upon execution of all project approvals required by law. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterXIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… investment earnings (STIP interest) to participating funds is governed by §98-a of the State Finance Law which provides … moneys were invested, provided, however, the Comptroller is hereby precluded from crediting interest earnings to funds … language authorizing such temporary loans, whichever is later, and interest must be credited or charged from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earningsSelected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Olympic Regional … (DEC). The Public Authorities Law requires ORDA to develop and implement a plan to maximize year-round utilization of its facilities for … To determine whether the New York State Olympic Regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… Honey bees are essential to the agricultural industry for the pollination services they provide. However, the … among other issues, invasive pests and diseases (including American foulbrood – a highly contagious and very destructive … to meet its responsibility to certify nucs and queens for sale and to meet the needs of beekeepers requiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-follow