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Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… of State spending being authorized without the standard protections provided by OSC’s independent oversight. Major … the MOU was a step toward ensuring important taxpayer protections, contract oversight provisions such as these … have performance issues in other states, that appropriate insurance coverage is carried and current, and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsDiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… October 2011 The MTA first removed trash cans from the 8th Street station on the R line and at Flushing-Main Street on the 7 line in Oct. 2011 and evaluated the impact … collect when there were no garbage cans. At Flushing Main Street workers collected 13 trash bags each day, down from 39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerQuality of Internal Control Certification
… Purpose To determine whether the Division of State Police (Division) submitted timely a quality Internal Control Certification to the Division of Budget (DOB) by April 30, 2012. Background In 1987, the … To determine whether the Division of State Police Division submitted timely a quality Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… Mothers in NYC Continue to Face High Unemployment Rate as Nation’s Recovered The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic placed an outsized strain on parents … and child care centers closed to mitigate the spread of the virus. Nationally, mothers in the workforce … The onset of the COVID19 pandemic placed an outsized strain on parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceTown of Hamburg - Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts (2019M-79)
… Determine whether officials properly accounted for Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts. Key Findings Daily tally … Determine whether officials properly accounted for Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-woodlawn-beach-state-park-receipts-2019m-79DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… had dead cockroaches in their basement food storage area in 2019 and resolved it by getting an exterminator. Two … of the Home Delivered Meals Program Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-008.1
… from the upgrade of the PayServ system to PeopleSoft version 9.2. Affected Employees: All PayServ users are … the State Comptroller is upgrading PayServ to PeopleSoft version 9.2 with an expected Go Live date of February 15, … Changes: User Interface The look and feel of PeopleSoft version 9.2 is slightly different from the existing 9.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-0081-what-changing-payserv-version-92Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… took effect on July 1, 2012 with the goal of providing public elementary and secondary school students in New York … OORS is the system of record for all incidents in schools (e.g., disciplinary, building conditions, accidents) … [NYCRR§100.2]). Key Findings We found that DOE could do more to fully comply with DASA. For example: DOE does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actSmall Business in New York State: An Economic Snapshot, March 2019
From mom-and-pop corner stores to medical practices to computer software start-ups, small businesses play a vital role in New York’s economy
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/small-business-nys-2019.pdfDiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of legislation that would have … P DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov Kathy Hochuls veto of legislation that would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16DiNapoli Releases Interactive Map of Local Census Results
… New York’s local demographic changes based on 2020 Census data and an interactive online map that breaks down … than 20.2 million in 2020, up 4.1% since 2010. “The 2020 Census results show that New York state is changing, and this … and Queens). Online Dashboard Local Government 2020 Census Interactive Dashboard Report 2020 Census: Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-releases-interactive-map-local-census-resultsMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… of Health (Department) made improper Medicaid payments for transportation services. The audit covered the period … to provide transportation to medically necessary services for those recipients who are unable to obtain transportation … and transferring these services to the Medicaid fee-for-service program (in which Medicaid reimburses providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andDiNapoli Applauds as Exxon Finally Agrees to Protect LGBT Rights
… a momentous occasion that calls for celebration. Exxon's refusal to heed investors' and advocates' calls to uphold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-applauds-exxon-finally-agrees-protect-lgbt-rightsSuspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)
… provides a wide range of health care services, including dental services, to individuals who are economically … pattern was highly unusual. Lawrence Bruckner operated two office locations in Brooklyn, NY. Other dentists who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentists-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-342.1
… is to inform agencies of the implementation of Paid Parental Leave for certain State University of New York (SUNY) … that New York State will provide 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave to certain Executive Branch State employees to … is to inform agencies of the implementation of Paid Parental Leave for certain State University of New York SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3421-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullDiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook
… living in poverty, individuals with disabilities, and aging New Yorkers are among those who may suffer the loss of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlookFredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… report must be prepared and provided to our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6East Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of … lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We determined 95 of the 246 (39 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25DiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board
… Monster Beverage Corporation calling on the company to report on plans to increase gender and racial diversity on … in their search process.” The Fund’s request for a report on plans to increase diversity, which was also filed … Monster Beverage Corporation calling on the company to report on plans to increase gender and racial diversity on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-board