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Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… The Board did not audit claims before approving payments. Of 166 claim vouchers reviewed, totaling $783,400, the … paid twice. The Board did not ensure that procurements of commodities, goods and services totaling $172,000 complied … Recommendations Perform a thorough and deliberate audit of claims and ensure each claim is adequately supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Poland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-218)
… by the membership for payment each month. Adopt a code of ethics and ensure officers comply with the disclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/02/14/poland-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2019mTown of Mayfield - Town Clerk (2016M-29)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Clerk’s financial operations … 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. Background The Town of Mayfield is located in Fulton County and has approximately … The purpose of our audit was to review the Clerks financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-mayfield-town-clerk-2016m-29OSC's Online Government Accounting Schools
… York State local officials, board members and employees of Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, Fire Districts, School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/oscs-online-government-accounting-schoolsDiNapoli Report Examines Post-COVID Trends in New York's Aging Prison Population
… The long-term decline in the number of individuals in state prisons has led to a demographic … trends in the state’s aging prison population. “The share of older people in New York’s prisons has grown over time,” … and Community Supervision (DOCCS) show they present lower rates of recidivism. For releases that occurred between 2008 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-report-examines-post-covid-trends-new-yorks-aging-prison-populationDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The losses accounted for 41% of total private sector jobs lost in the city during the … “While communities across the nation felt the impacts of the pandemic on their restaurant, retail and recreation … boroughs. While slow growth can be attributed to lower rates of foot traffic and overall economic activity in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Still, some measures of customer satisfaction initially deteriorated as a result of the move to “broker services” and must be monitored to … the primary provider of transportation, with lower on-time rates and higher no shows,” DiNapoli said. “The authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… falling behind academically and at risk for dropping out of school entirely," said DiNapoli "The State Education … cautioning parents and school districts about the perils of chronic absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our … students will drop out, which has been linked to increased rates of poverty and poor health. In 2016 and 2017, SED sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (2020-S-9) The department needs … York. The center is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… New York state’s centralized guidance and oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a … the Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), the … New York states centralized guidance and oversight of agencies use of Artificial Intelligence AI is inadequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli: Post-Pandemic Unemployment in NYC Persists for Some Demographic Groups
… workforce participation.” The city’s unemployment rate of 5.6% in December was higher than the national rate of 4.4%, and even as employment continues to grow, … the furthest away from their pre-pandemic unemployment rates, each more than one point above the levels in 2019. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-post-pandemic-unemployment-nyc-persists-some-demographic-groupsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… decision making. Auditors also found that many residents of long-term care facilities lack regular access to ombudsman services, due in part to a decline in the number of volunteers combined with a lack of paid regional program … of age. Kelberman is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC's Miscellaneous Revenues Experience Slow Growth Post Pandemic
… permits, community college fees and taxi licenses, some of which have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels,” DiNapoli said. “A number of miscellaneous revenues that have recently boosted revenue, … in FY 2021, as the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates to curb high inflation. Looking Ahead Several risks on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-nycs-miscellaneous-revenues-experience-slow-growth-post-pandemicState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Health (DOH): Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care … and prevent improper payments for services. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not … impact on the 2013-14 Managed Long Term Care premium rates, auditors estimated the misclassification of costs led …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1630
… with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and The Office Of Mental Health (OMH) Affected Employees Employees in OPWDD … and OMH who are in CSEA bargaining unit 04, are in one of the following titles, and are mandated to work additional … and OMH beginning effective 8/8/2017. New Double Time Rates Effective as Follows: Effective 8/8/2017-10/11/17, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1630-new-double-time-overtime-earnings-codes-eligible-civil-serviceDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… Services (ACS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of youth services at New York City’s two secure juvenile … the COVID-19 pandemic but also the initial implementation of New York’s Raise the Age law, which raised the age at … or vocational training. DiNapoli’s audit found only 53% of youth sampled received an initial interview within 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… or digital subscriber line (DSL) internet subscription as of 2023, with the Bronx having the highest share of households without access. “Having high-speed internet … too many households still don’t have a subscription. Many of New York City’s lowest income families still face a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … ). About the Program The New York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several data sources to … To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… State’s Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Health (Department) and is overseen at the federal level … Medicaid programs to reject these claims on the basis of the drug’s termination date (defined as either the expiration date of the final batch produced or the date the drug was recalled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsGilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of the 60 fixed assets we examined, including computers, … science equipment. 34 assets with combined purchase prices of approximately $46,400 did not have required asset tags … inventory list. Three assets with combined purchase prices of more than $2,000 could not be located. Seven assets (which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139