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College Readiness (2021-N-1)
To determine whether DOE is adequately preparing students for post-secondary institutions. Our audit covered the period from September 2015 through March 2022 and included students who were expected to graduate high school by August 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n1.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… the growing burden on the city. “As budget gaps grow in the coming years, the city will need to continue to show …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesOpinion 97-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … until after the agency approves the application. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning a … review board. You state that the board member in question is a sign maker who has been found to have drawn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-25Opinion 96-8
… AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§155, 1630; PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §361: Towns and villages are entitled to the fee provided for … (see 21 NYCRR Part 101; Public Authorities Law, §361; Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1630), if such violation is … Law, §2985[8]; see also Public Authorities Law, §361 1 ). Failure of the owner to contest the liability in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Transaction Number Requirement
… will be required to provide a Transaction Number for each procurement transaction in the Procurement Report. A … = Equal sign " Double quotes < Left angle bracket ' Single quote or back tick > Right angle bracket | Pipe + Plus sign … and Policy Analysis by emailing: AuthorityReporting@osc.ny.gov Example A: Where to find Transaction Number on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Yet the share of state aid to school districts, which includes lottery revenues, is smaller … in the years ahead.” State aid represented 39 percent of school district revenues, including 5 percent from the Lottery, in the 2012-13 school year. In 1967-68, the first year of the Lottery, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… and $1,173 in ineligible staff food costs. Department of Taxation and Finance: Property Tax Freeze (PTF) Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsTrain On-Time Performance
… Purpose To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City … 7 days a week. The MTA’s website lists schedules for each of the subways’ 20 interconnected lines and three shuttles. Sometimes, a subway train is canceled (i.e., does not depart from the terminal, or departs later …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/12/train-time-performanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1735
… of $15.00 per hour. In order to pay eligible employees at least the annualized equivalent of $15.00 per hour ($15 x …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1735-minimum-wage-differential-annual-employeesBradford Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-102)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking transactions were appropriate, District officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/bradford-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-102Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… the Board could not effectively evaluate projects or hold project owners accountable. The Board did not verify applicants’ project information or complete cost-benefit analyses (CBAs) before approving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectMember Annual Statement
… … Your Statement contains valuable information that can help you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-annual-statementFighting Public Corruption
… DiNapoli is committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigationsContact NYSLRS
… … Answers to common questions and contact information for the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/contact-usDiNapoli Announces $500 College Savings Sweepstakes
… a new or existing 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan account. The New York 529 College Savings Program, an … in New York’s 529 College Savings Program. Since January, account holders have withdrawn almost $200 million to pay for … addition, there are 13 individual investment options that account owners can choose from to create and manage their own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakesMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… report correct patient discharge codes on inpatient claims. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2015 to … The Department’s eMedNY computer system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to … generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. The Department uses the All Patient Refined Diagnosis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2014. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides … surgical procedures and physician office visits. The New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with … a non-participating provider located in Long Island, New York. During the period January 1, 2011 through December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1646
… Purpose To notify agencies that OSC will be unable to print checks … receiving financial institution during this period will not receive a check to replace the returned direct deposit … blackout period ends. AC-230s to reverse the overpayment in PayServ will continue to be received and audited by OSC. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1646-direct-deposit-returns-and-reversals-during-statewide-financial-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 1480
… Purpose To notify agencies that OSC will be unable to print checks … are returned from the receiving financial institution will not receive a check to replace the returned direct deposit … blackout period ends. AC-230s to reverse the overpayment in PayServ will continue to be received and audited by OSC. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1480-direct-deposit-returns-and-reversals-during-statewide-financial-system