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DiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… For every dollar New York sends to Washington D.C., it receives about 91 cents back in federal spending – compared to a national average of nearly $1.22, according to a report … more in federal taxes than other states, but we also have significant costs, and the continuing imbalance raises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonVillage of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed water and … The Board should develop policies and procedures related to the water and sewer billing and collection process that … of water loss due to leaks if it is cost-effective to do so. The Board should develop a multiyear financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-dansville-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-273Westbury Water District – Purchasing (2015M-261)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing practices for the … of North Hempstead in Nassau County and provides water to over 20,500 customers. The District is governed by an … $5.2 million. Key Findings District officials do not require the use of purchase orders when purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/westbury-water-district-purchasing-2015m-261Town of Grand Island - Information Technology (2019M-34)
… officials did not review the inventory of IT hardware and do not maintain an inventory of software or data. Town … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Design and implement procedures to monitor Internet usage for CUP compliance. Periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/23/town-grand-island-information-technology-2019m-34Herkimer County Community College - Procurement (2019M-186)
… solicitation of competition for professional services and insurance. The College purchased goods and services totaling … detailed guidance for procuring professional services and insurance. Ensure the purchasing policies and procedures are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/12/06/herkimer-county-community-college-procurement-2019m-186Painted Post Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-312)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the Department’s … approximately $17,000 for 2015. Key Findings The bylaws do not adequately segregate the Treasurer’s duties. The … it consisted of a comparison of the bank statement balance to the check register and did not include other items such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/02/painted-post-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System member and retiree news. April 2025 National Financial … and Your Credit Score Members Make Sure You Receive Your Annual Statement: Update Your Contact Information by 4/20 Go Green …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025City of Lockport – Cash Flow (2014M-195)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial condition of City for the period … records are in such poor condition that City officials do not know the severity of their fiscal problems. The … Prepare adequate cash-flow analyses and provide them to the Council for review. … City of Lockport Cash Flow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/20/city-lockport-cash-flow-2014m-195Village of Shortsville – Board Oversight (2015M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial … or engage the services of an independent public accountant to do so. Develop and adopt annual budgets with realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-shortsville-board-oversight-2015m-5Buffalo Sewer Authority – Industrial Waste Section (2016M-434)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Authority’s control program for trucked-in … year totaled $54 million. Key Findings IWS personnel do not measure or verify the amount of liquid/slush waste … sampled and conducted all required analytical data tests to ensure waste discharge complies with discharge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/buffalo-sewer-authority-industrial-waste-section-2016m-434Village of Bellport – Claims Processing (2014M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period June 1, … order requests. Claims abstracts and Board minutes do not demonstrate that claims are audited by the Board. … a deliberate and thorough audit of all claims prior to payment. Ensure that valid contracts or agreements are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/11/village-bellport-claims-processing-2014m-126DiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at … the problem and leading to more effective policies.""I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli's office for pointing … that generally conditions and habitability at shelters have improved. However, further improvements were possible if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessOpinion 90-39
… at large, without particular benefit to those required to pay. Further, in other jurisdictions, charges for fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… of the city of Rensselaer Department of Public Works, for teaming with DPW Commissioner Thomas Capuano to divert … Judge Andrew Ceresia. "Public resources do not exist for the profit of city employees," said State Comptroller … and copper coil that city residents leave on their curbs for home pick-up. The Sanitation Division then takes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapState Agencies Bulletin No. 1134
… Purpose To inform agencies of the process for reporting line number changes and to describe how account codes will be charged in Fiscal Year … line number changes, use LNR (Line Item Realignment); do not use MOV. Upon approval by NYSTEP, agencies must then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1134-reporting-line-number-changes-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2012Inflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area, April 2022
During this high inflationary period, increases in the NYC metro area have been less than those nationally and in other large metropolitan areas; nevertheless, price increases appear poised to outstrip earnings growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/inflation-nyc-metropolitan-area.pdfUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-289
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … Units 86, 88, and CT. In addition, employees must have completed the equivalent of twelve complete pay periods … employee’s record will not be updated: Position and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-289-april-2020-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsVillage of Kaser - Refuse User Fees and Records (2018M-97)
… Recommendations Ensure that fees for the refuse district do not exceed the expenditures. Ensure that the refuse … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Village of Kaser Refuse User …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/26/village-kaser-refuse-user-fees-and-records-2018m-97XIX.1.D Project Costing Terminology – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… or covers a period of time (e.g., grant period) designed to produce a unique product, service or result. In the SFS, a project is used to collect and track costs related to those activities. This … officially closed by the cognizant state agency. Projects do not appear in prompt lists. Projects are not available for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1d-project-costing-terminologyEDSS - Contract Reporter Exemption Request Help
… What information am I required to enter to create a new Contract Reporter Exemption Request … indicate that the cost is unknown at this time. What if I do not yet know the Vendor ID for my CRER? Leave the Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-contract-reporter-exemption-request-help