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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's February Financial Plan
… today on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)’s February Financial Plan: “There is still a lack of clarity on how the MTA will close its $600 million deficit this year. The agency is depending on the state for new revenue to offset ridership loss and balance its budget through 2026, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-february-financial-planDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… today that he has appointed Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller, to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions
… approval of a request to remain on the original agency payroll while accepting a position in another agency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/17/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … town did not accurately maintain employees' leave accrual records. Multiple employees were responsible for manually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0IX.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 … due to: Excessive cash balances on deposit that are not needed for program purposes; Unspent “advance” funds for … agency might consider an award closed, the award may not have been closed by the awarding agency in the applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… from 2017-18 through 2020-21. Officials could not explain how the finance committee participated in the budgeting … process or identify what reports the committee receives or how they are reviewed. The district’s budgeting practice of … control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Frewsburg Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of … of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials did not properly monitor and account for fixed assets. Thirty-two … The purchasing agent did not ensure purchases adhered to the district’s purchasing policy for goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… adequately manage fuel purchases by seeking competition and did not audit fuel claims, as required. The district … not audit or ensure the monthly fuel claims were audited, and, as a result, the district was unaware its fuel card … developed a process to account for leave accruals and a system over payments for unused leave accruals that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNYSHIP: Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (2019-S-32)
To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid hospital claims for members who were not eligible. The audit covered the period January 1, 2014 through December...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s32.pdfBay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)
Determine if officials approved purchases before items were ordered and if competition was sought for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/bay-shore.pdfUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (2013-S-82), 90-Day Response
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other se
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s82-response.pdfUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (2013-S-82)
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other se
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s82.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality allowing employees to … direct deposit updates in PayServ, employees will now have the ability to maintain their own bank account … The process to request a direct deposit reversal will not change as a result of this new functionality. Please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile (2023-S-14)
To determine what steps DOH and OGS have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies to ensure usability of the equipment purchased and whether DOH and OGS have managed and maintained—in function
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s14.pdfXII.6.S Paying a Vendor in a Foreign Currency – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a vendor in foreign currency using the Statewide Financial System. New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6s-paying-vendor-foreign-currencyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… debit withdrawals ($67,303) and check payments ($78,441) to questionable businesses in which there was no evidence that they provided any services … Finally, there are no written policies, procedures, standards or guidelines related to the industrial control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… million in FY 2017 alone) would require New York City to pay a larger share of the local cost of Medicaid and of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1517
… Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip); and Has a Pay Basis Code of ANN, HRY or BIW (only if the employee has a Payroll Status of Leave With Pay with an Action/Reason code of Paid Leave of Absence/MLS); and Works full-time in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1517-2016-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1431
… Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip); and Has a Pay Basis Code of ANN, HRY or BIW (only if the employee has a Payroll Status of Leave With Pay with an Action/Reason code of Paid Leave of Absence/MLS); and Works full-time in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1431-2015-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-two school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … federal funding as well as a boost in state aid have helped school districts avoid a fiscal stress … vigilant that their budgets are structurally balanced to avoid fiscal problems going forward.” State and federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stress