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Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up) (2019-F-31)
To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f31.pdfTax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
Determine whether town assessors in Suffolk County are properly administering select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/global-2019-mr-1.pdfCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up) (2016-F-2), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the State Education Department to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Complian
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16f2-response.pdfCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71), 90-Day Response
To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education De
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s71-response.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2016, October 2017
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and those states, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/excel/federal-budget-fiscal-year-2016.xlsxNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget, Federal Fiscal Year 2017, October 2018
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and those states, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/excel/federal-budget-fiscal-year-2017.xlsxGrowing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments are Losing Ground on Addressing Vital Infrastructure Needs
State and local governments maintain critical public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget, Federal Fiscal Year 2017, October 2018
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and those states, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/federal-balance-of-payments-2017.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2016, October 2017
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and those states, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/federal-balance-of-payments-2016.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2013, October 2015
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and the 50 states, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/federal-balance-of-payments-2013.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2013, October 2015
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and the 50 states, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/excel/federal-balance-payments-2013.xlsxLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 5.7 Percent in First Half of 2013; Growth Concentrated Downstate
Local Sales Tax Collections Up 5.7 Percent in First Half of 2013; Growth Concentrated Downstate
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0215.pdfThe Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: A Shrinking Investment in New York's Future, February 2014
This is the third report released by the Office of the State Comptroller on the State’s Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/transportation-highway-fund-2014.pdfOpinion 88-35
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Professional Services … a less formal method, to assure an award is made in the best interest of the municipality and not in an arbitrary or capricious manner. (5) In appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35Opinion 90-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (municipal sewer project connected with reconstruction of State highway) SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Highway … Concerning installation of sewer pipe for a village sewer project in conjunction with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-13Opinion 2006-8
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … be financed from the fund. In reaching this conclusion, we are aware that General Municipal Law §6-p(7)(a) provides … 1996; Letter from Senator Hoblock to Michael C. Finnegan, Esq., Counsel to the Governor, July 15, 1996, regarding S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8Opinion 92-28
… Interest earned on the investment of library fund moneys is credited to the library fund. (2) A school district should … after receipt. (4) Interest on such tax anticipation notes is a charge for which the school district, and not the library, is liable. However, it is permissible for the library, in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… flawed pilot program that had been rushed into law for an election a mere seven months later. The legislation was … In this era of extreme voter cynicism brought on by a seemingly endless series of corruption scandals, it’s … are $19,700 for a primary and $41,100 for a general election. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… overpayment resulting from a willful misrepresentation, a penalty shall be imposed on the claimant. Key Findings We … up to $311,775 in penalties—more than 10 percent of the penalty amount we examined. This includes up to 1,679 … incorrectly, but these recording errors did not affect the penalty amount. We found these errors were caused by either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsMTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers
… operate a bus carrying passengers. One of the requirements is passing a medical examination every two years. Other … can be for pre-employment to determine if there is some medical reason that a person may not be qualified for … at one of Transit’s five MAC locations. In addition, there is a 24-hour lab located in Downtown Brooklyn. Employees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/10/mta-nyc-transit-medical-assessment-centers