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Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds
… the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is collecting all fees due the New York Environmental … all cleanup bills submitted for payment. The Department is responsible for providing technical assistance and … allowable costs are charged to the Fund. The Department is also responsible for licensing, registering, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-fundsOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… approximately 170,000 weighing/measuring devices were used by more than 27,000 commercial establishments statewide. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsSeized Assets Program
… 5,047 pending seized assets valued at $2.012 billion. Funds received from forfeited assets are to be used to … over to the Office of the State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Individual troops did not always report … should be turned over to the State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programHigh Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s water fees for the period January 1, 2014 through April 20, 2015. Background The High Falls Water District, which is located in the Ulster County Towns … because the area was determined to have polluted ground water. The District is jointly supervised by the Town Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153Borough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… notify the UC by completing a “Bank Account Notification Form.” The UC notifies the college within five business days of the receipt of the form as to whether there are any concerns with establishing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/10/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accountsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2011
… Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester Counties earning Location Pay Downstate Adjustment (LOC) and eligible … employees in Orange, Dutchess and Putnam counties earning Location Pay Mid-Hudson Adjustment (LMH) will receive an … Field on this report include EmplID, Employee Record Number, Employee Name, Earn Code, Grade, Salary Plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2011-april-2022-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… village of Canton will demolish the existing building and then landscape the parcel. The DEC will oversee the cleanup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countyDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park
… – in this case, the state, county and town – and I look forward to similar partnerships in the future as we work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-dutchess-county-and-town-hyde-parkForeclosure Update From a Local Government Perspective
This brief focuses on prolonged foreclosure activity in New York State and the challenges facing local governments and communities in the wake of the foreclosur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/foreclosure0416.pdfOversight of Telemental Health Services
To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for periods ranging from 2 months to as long as 28 months without final clearance. In a follow-up, auditors found DOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… In February, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,292 contracts for state … . Major Contracts Approved Department of Environmental Conservation $4.6 million to Scenic Hudson … Land Trust Inc. to purchase land on State Highway 9J in Stockport, Columbia County. $1.2 million to the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (2021-N-3)
To determine if the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors New York City (NYC) building construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and rules for construction site safety.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n3.pdfLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… percent of the federal poverty level or if at least one adult household member is a recipient of certain other public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1014
… Purpose To inform agencies of new functionality in PayServ that allows for the selection of a 30% tax rate … M-1 or Q-1 visa Effective Date(s) Immediately Background In accordance with the 2010 IRS Instructions for Form 1042-S, … a specific Treaty ID value for each country code in PayServ. This value can be chosen in the Treaty ID field …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1014-withholding-rate-30-nonresident-alien-scholarship-recipientsAuburn Industrial Development Authority – Project Approval and Monitoring (2025M-15)
… the Auburn Industrial Development Authority (AIDA) Board and officials properly approve and monitor projects? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February … Board (Board) is responsible for the general management and control of AIDA, including project approval and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2025/04/25/auburn-industrial-development-authority-project-approvalMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… 567 bank accounts, including 24 at MEC that were active or closed during the period January 1, 2013 through March 4, … days of the receipt of the form as to whether there are any concerns with establishing the new account. If not … forms for these accounts. Additionally, our inquiry to banks located in the proximity of the college found an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accountsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1285
… employment taxes and will be reported on employees’ Form W-2 under code UTA (Uniform/Tool Allowance). Payroll Register …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1285-2013-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… when someone is actually placed in a facility. Didn’t Make Station Visits Based on the homeless population, BRC was … supposed to visit stations either twice a week (high risk station), once a week (medium risk), or once every six weeks … with BRC workers. Outreach Observations Auditors made 12 station visits (7 announced and 5 unannounced) and found BRC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationApproved State Contracts and Payments
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,575 contracts for state … million, primarily due to errors, improprieties, or lack of documentation. More information on these contracts and … . Major Contracts Approved Division of the Budget $21 million with McKinsey & Company, Inc. for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/approved-state-contracts-and-payments