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Memorandum in Support of S.6809-A (Reichlin-Melnick) /A.7925-A (Zebrowski)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) strongly supports the enactment of S.6809-A/A.7925-A, which would statutorily restore OSC’s pre-audit review and approval of certain contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/memorandum-in-support-s6809-a7925.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26-response.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2016-S-41) 90-Day Response
To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-16s41-response.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2016-S-41)
To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-16s41.pdfDiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… by financial settlements with large banks involved in the mortgage crisis. To date, a total of approximately $33 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has effective controls in place to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements2016 Financial Condition Report – 2016 Financial Condition Report
… large balance, which enhances budgetary flexibility in the near term and is expected to support increased capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2016-fcrConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… expenses will create an opportunity for questionable or possibly fraudulent expenses to occur and not be detected. … implement controls that will minimize the risk of abuse (or fraud) occurring in travel and conference expenses. … audit of travel and conference expenses. The auditing body or official must be familiar with travel and conference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety
… sample of 10 Priority ‘A’ defects, records showed that only three (of the 10) were addressed or made safe within 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/selected-aspects-subway-station-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1598
… if the agency has not Terminated it or processed a Correct History to remove the retirement row. Agency Actions: If an … follow the instructions below to correct the employee’s history. Verify the employee did not receive a retirement … and the employee’s record to verify they can have “Correct History” completed. Payroll Retirement will notify the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1598-terminating-retirement-plans-active-employees-prior-job-action-retireCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and … potentially create a revenue shortfall in 2024. During our review of the City’s proposed 2024 budget, two conflicting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Will Vote Against Board Members at Corporations With No Women Directors
… Fund) plans to vote against all board directors standing for re-election at companies that have no women on their … members of the board's governance committee standing for re-election. DiNapoli also announced agreements with four … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-will-vote-against-board-members-corporations-no-women-directorsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B24-6-9)
… year 2025-26. The 2025 proposed budget includes sale of metered water revenue of $7.3 million and sewer usage revenue of $7.8 … City could potentially face a shortfall of $1.2 million in metered water revenue and $752,730 in sewer usage revenue if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b24-6-9Opinion 88-16
… the poundage collected will be a percentage of not only the principal of the debt due to the judgment creditor … withheld as poundage, the judgment creditor will receive only $95 from such execution. Under these circumstances, the … and that therefore, the 5% poundage should be applied only to that amount of each installment which is to be paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-162017 Financial Condition Report – 2017 Financial Condition Report
… I am pleased to present the State of New York’s Financial Condition Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. New York State’s short-term financial condition has improved in recent years, but concerns are on … report provides citizens with an overview of the financial condition of New York State. It presents selected financial, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2017-fcrAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… the Justice Center limited auditors' access to records and only permitted review of closed cases for abuse and neglect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2166
… used for such critical tasks as direct employee contact, mailing of Form W-2 statements, mailing of paycheck and direct deposit advices, determining … It is essential that PayServ contains correct and current address information for all NYS employees. In an effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2166-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-employee-address-updateIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… cliffs. Last updated December 23, 2024 PDF Version Recent updates to New York City’s financial plan include one-time … Comptroller (OSC) examined fiscal years FY 2022 to FY 2026 and created this tool to itemize the City programs that … Unaddressed Fiscal Cliffs from FY 2024 With the last updates to the FY 2024 budget included in the June 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… for all localities totaled more than $1.5 billion, up $175 million from October 2020. This growth continues the … increase also surpassed pre-pandemic levels and was up 7% (or nearly $101 million) over October of 2019. “Sales … for all localities totaled more than $15 billion up $175 million from October 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020DiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… a new drug rebate administration and management services contractor will begin processing drug rebates in the second quarter of 2018, and they are working with the contractor to improve the quality of the drug rebate process … DOH: Regularly monitor the activities of the new rebate contractor to ensure the accuracy of the drug rebate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebates