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DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… maintain dams in a safe condition. Dam failures can occur for a host of reasons, including floods, construction … certain condition ratings require the dam owner to act. For example, a condition rating of unsafe requires immediate … drain the reservoir to reduce or eliminate the potential for a dam failure. DiNapoli’s audit also recommends DEC: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, … expenses to improve the HCR's ability to guard against fraud, waste, and abuse. Discontinue the practice of … complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesFederal Funding and New York – Federal Funding and New York
… resolutions passed by the 119th Congress will lead to a dramatic restructuring of the … and how it supports services in the State of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-nyAssessment of the Thruway Authority's Finances and Proposed Toll Increase, August 2012
In 2012, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that it was in the process of imposing a 45 percent average toll increase for some commercial vehicles.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/thruway-policy-08142012.pdfApplication for Police & Fire Retirement for Disability Incurred in Performance of Duty and ERS Members Covered Under Section 607-g and 89-v (RS6442)
For PFRS members to apply for a performance-of-duty disability retirement and for ERS members covered under sections 607-g or 89-v, use form RS6442.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6442.pdfSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. As a result, we … of one Office employee whose expenses exceeded $100,000. In total, we examined $121,697 in travel costs associated with this one employee. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Medicaid Program - Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (2012-S-35)
To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid policies and whether Dr. Ahmad’s medical records support the services he billed and the prescriptions he
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-12s35.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: School Districts in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2019
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data from annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2019-schools-stressed.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: School Districts in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2018
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data from annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2018-schools-stressed.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: School Districts in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2017
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data from annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2017-schools-stressed.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: School Districts in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2016
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data from annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2016-schools-stressed.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: School Districts in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2015
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data from annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2015-schools-stressed_0.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: School Districts in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2014
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data from annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2014-schools-stressed.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: School Districts in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2013
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data from annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2013-schools-stressed.pdfDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Oneida City Chamberlain Nancy Andrews for allegedly … stealing more than $78,000 from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a decade, Andrews allegedly betrayed her office and the trust of her community to fund her social life and gamble with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsLanguage Access Services
… Executive Law Chapter 18, Article 10, Section 202-A. The audit covered the period from October 2020 through April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County District Attorney’s … Office of the State Comptroller for all of their hard work on this case to ensure that justice was served and the public … be sentenced to five years’ probation and full restitution on August 23. Ms. Peck previously repaid the town an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… Housing costs in New York City and the surrounding suburbs have grown more than 68% over the … to 34% nationally. Renters Most Burdened By Housing Costs One million tenants or 53% of households spent over 30% of … development. DiNapoli’s report noted the city has taken some action to support the development of new housing and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesCareer and Technical Education (2019-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high school level with high-demand, high-growth occupations; ensuring students have reasonable access to CTE programs; and accurately collecting and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n4-response.pdfUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Use of Federal Funding for … responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. To fulfill these responsibilities, the BOE … the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to aid in the administration of federal elections. The EAC provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-follow