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Contract Advisory No. 6
… Subject: The Vendor ID associated to a contract record in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) can only be changed when the original contract (sequence 0) is in the Open status. The Vendor ID cannot be changed once the … For A Contract ” to determine what specific steps to take. In ALL cases, ensure that a Vendor ID exists for the correct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/6-correcting-vendor-id-contractIX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… The procedures that follow pertain to the refund or return of federal funds to the U.S. Treasury or U.S. Department of Education due to: Excessive cash balances on deposit that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryBright Start Pediatric Services, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Bright Start reported $442,638 in reimbursable costs for the preschool Special Education … program we audited. Key Finding We identified $4,798 in costs charged to the SEIT program that did not comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/bright-start-pediatric-services-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT … ITS is charged with ensuring proper controls are in place to protect the vast amount of personal data stored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute
… and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background New York Career … Administration. NYCI serves approximately 600 students and tuition is about $4,250 per trimester ($12,750 per year). TAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-instituteSubway Recovery Tracker
… The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound and disparate impact on subway ridership in New York City. Initially, the emergence of the virus in March and April 2020 corresponded with a steep and uniform drop in subway usage across all five boroughs. … The emergence of the virus in New York City in March and April 2020 corresponded with a steep drop in subway usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/osdc/subway-recovery-trackerState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… of improper payments and identify fraud, waste and abuse in the state. Identifying transactions at the earliest … a vast amount- of financial data and identify millions in waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars," DiNapoli … to understanding the issues and their careful deliberation in the development of this proposal. My thanks also to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… Securities industry profits in 2018 were 11 percent higher than the previous year, but the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City declined by almost 17 percent to $153,700, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Despite a sharp decline in the financial markets in the fourth quarter of 2018, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… This is a victory for the people — one that has been in the works for decades. The PCFP will strengthen democracy, … running for state office the opportunity to participate in a voluntary public campaign financing system, which … finance program is already being used successfully in New York City, and we urge those who currently hold office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2022
The Office of the New York State Comptroller continues to make progress in several areas towards identifying and applying data analytics to enhance efforts to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2022.pdfDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for … The purchase brings the state pension fund’s holdings in Israel bonds to $267.8 million. “New York state’s pension fund buys Israel bonds because we have confidence in the spirit of innovation and tenacity of Israeli people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2023 according to data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 03 in January compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearVillage of Granville - Financial Condition of the Sewer Fund (2018M-49)
… of fund balance to be maintained in each of the Village’s funds. Village officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/06/29/village-granville-financial-condition-sewer-fund-2018m-49Public Safety – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Leveled Off in 2021 According to preliminary data, the number of crimes in seven major categories used by the State Division of … of overall crime trends (Index Crimes) leveled off in 2021, following the first increase in eight years in 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-safetyVillage of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50)
… with water and sewer Village laws and codes resulting in $29,300 in penalties not being assessed. Implement sufficient … annual audits. The last required audit was conducted in 2016. Key Recommendations The Board should: Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/23/village-montgomery-board-oversight-treasurers-office-2021m-50CVS 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.pdfMedicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… is appropriately applying the administrative costs in determining MCO premium rates. Our audit covered the … and pharmacy benefits, among others. Of the $53 billion in Medicaid costs, MCOs received $17.8 billion in mainstream managed care premiums for nearly 5.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careTown of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-8-F)
… the Town of Danby’s (Town’s) progress, as of May 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Town of Danby – Town Clerk (2022M-8), released in May 2022. The audit determined that the Town Clerks … to assess the Town of Danbys Towns progress as of May 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-8-f