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DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in 2017, according to … an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions of dollars in sales, provide jobs and … generations to come.” The state boasted more than 33,400 farms, employing more than 55,000 workers in 2017, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyFrewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… time records. District officials do not ensure that access rights to the payroll and human resource modules within the computerized accounting … to update and edit employee leave time in the payroll and human resource modules. Review the conflicts of interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released … could be improved to prevent potential hardships for individuals with disabilities. “No one should face … are committed to ensuring access to services and programs for the millions of New Yorkers with disabilities and these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersFire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… in an effective enforcement of the Fire Code (i.e., fire safety of buildings) within their jurisdictions for the … of New York State (Fire Code) requires an approved fire safety plan and evacuation plan to be prepared and maintained … and Poughkeepsie) did not review or approve fire safety or evacuation plans. Of the 96 buildings visited, 73 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-254)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2011 … services. Key Recommendations Ensure that appropriations are incorporated in the budget only when there is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/10/roosevelt-childrens-academy-charter-school-selected-financial-operationsCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… internal controls over select financial activities for the period January 1, 2011 through December 19, 2012. … Legislature. The County’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 are $202 million, which include general fund … have sufficient information to address delinquent balances for nine loans totaling $24,847. For the Children with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68Caton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… for 2013. The Board has not adopted an investment policy as required by law, has not developed a capital plan and has not updated the procurement policy since December 1998. District officials could not provide us with a Board-adopted code of ethics during our audit, only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262Forms and Resources – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Forms and Samples Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution Form (RS2417-A) Use this form to establish a standard work day for your elected and appointed officials. Form includes instructions. Standard … Elected and Appointed Officials Get forms examples samples and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resourcesRandolph Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-232)
… officials can better manage fund balance and reserves. As of June 30, 2019, surplus fund balance was nearly $2.9 … points. The Board and District officials improperly restricted $2.2 million in two reserves and the agency fund. … more beneficial to taxpayers. Return money improperly restricted to surplus fund balance in the general fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/randolph-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-232Focus on Identity Theft
… You probably know or have heard about someone whose personal … only the credit and bank cards you need. Avoid giving out personal information on the phone, email or social media. … URL beginning with “https” (rather than “http”) and a lock icon near browser location field. Don’t click on links …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftEmpire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million of these members. … of the Empire Plan. Empire processes and pays claims for hospital services, which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient services provided by a hospital, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Health and Mental Hygiene – Oversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing (2022-S-47) The Department of Health … for governing and regulating the business and practice of funeral directing, undertaking, and embalming in New York … of the revenues, the vendor complied with all terms of the service level agreements, or the liquidated damages assessed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1873
… Employees Employees designated management or confidential in Bargaining Unit 06 or Bargaining Unit 46 who meet the … Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance should be processed in Institution Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/03/2020 or … paychecks dated 12/09/2020. Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 06 or Bargaining Unit 46 on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1873-2020-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1955
… Employees Employees designated management or confidential in Bargaining Unit 06 or Bargaining Unit 46 who meet the … Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance should be processed in Institution pay period 17L, paychecks dated 12/02/2021, or … paychecks dated 12/08/2021. Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 06 or Bargaining Unit 46, on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1955-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85,000 in New … A 37yearold Queens woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing nearly $85000 in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care
… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid made improper fee-for-service claim payments for … October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013. Background Medicaid provides a wide range of medical services to those … and/or have special health care needs. In general, the Medicaid program pays medical providers through either the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/05/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-careAccount Authorization Form
… Account Authorization Form (link opens in new window) Note: this form has been posted in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and may be … After filling out the form have your Account Authorization Form notarized and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/account-authorization-formAccounts Payable Advisory No. 59
… Subject : The Prompt Payment Interest Calculator Tool was updated to reflect the 5% interest rate that is effective on April 1, 2026. Agencies … going forward to accurately calculate prompt payment interest. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), … The Prompt Payment Interest Calculator tool has been updated for agencies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/59-prompt-payment-interest-calculator-toolRocky Point Union Free School District – Overtime (2021M-80)
… (District) officials properly monitored and controlled overtime to ensure the District was not incurring unnecessary … officials did not adequately authorize, monitor or control overtime. As a result, the District may have incurred … officials did not: Adopt written policies to ensure all overtime hours were preapproved, incurred only when necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/06/rocky-point-union-free-school-district-overtime-2021m-80DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… New York State Legislature - Senate $435,000 to Kirkland & Ellis LLP for legal services and special counsel related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015