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Cleaning It Up: The Foreclosure Problem and the Response of Local Governments
Cleaning It Up: The Foreclosure Problem and the Response of Local Governments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/foreclosure.pdfUnclaimed Property Relating to Sales Finance Companies and Insurance Premium Finance Agencies
Unclaimed property subject to Section 1313 of the Abandoned Property Law includes any amounts held or owing by a company or agency payable to a person or entity
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/sales-finance-companies.pdfClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking (2022-S-4) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) adequately planned to achieve the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) goals, followed proper procurement practices for projects designed to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s4-responsePSC.pdfCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (2018-S-28)
To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has systems and practices in place that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s28.pdfPrior Year Social Security and Medicare Tax Refund Certification (Form AC 3206)
Attachment from Payroll Bulletin No. CU-461
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/cuny-461-attachment-2.pdfMotor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program (2022-M-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has complied with Article 36-A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund and from any other source for purposes of the Motor Vehicle
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22m2-response.pdfReport on Estimated Receipts and Disbursements – State Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2026-27
Report on Estimated Receipts and Disbursements – State Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2026-27
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/budgets-receipts-disbursement-24-27.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2-response.pdfFederal funds to New York City: Child Care and Development Block Grant
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.575) is the primary federal program that provides child care assistance to low-income working families.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-child-care-and-development-block-grant.pdfAnnual Financial and Statistical Report of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Fill out the Annual Financial and Statistical Report of The Board of Cooperative Educational Services and send back a copy to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/annual-financial-and-statistical-report-boces.pdfSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (2019-S-52)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contractor Evaluation (ACE) system and taking appropriate action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory. We also determined...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-19s52.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up) (Report 2024-F-21)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f21.pdfDansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)
… provide IT security awareness training for employees. As of February 27, 2018, leave balances for 31 of the 40 non-instructional employees tested (78 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/dansville-central-school-district-information-technology-and-nonSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all … railroad serving Newark, Harrison, Hoboken, and Jersey City in metropolitan northern New Jersey and Manhattan in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… the district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County … allegedly violated their duty and used resources meant to protect their community to fund their personal business and lifestyle," DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeTown of Beekman – Dover Ridge Sewer and Water Districts’ Financial Operations (2016M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Dover Ridge sewer … May 19, 2016. Background The Town of Beekman is located in Dutchess County and has approximately 15,000 residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/09/23/town-beekman-dover-ridge-sewer-and-water-districts-financial-operations-2016m-260DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… to stealing $121,772.72 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. The … benefits were issued to her deceased uncle, David Wynn, a New York state pensioner who retired from the Port Authority … who steal from New York’s state pension systems steal from all taxpayers and the retirees who count on the pension they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and wait for it to be approved. This also saves time and energy for procurement staff. The cost of this … To ensure that credit cards are used only for approved and necessary expenses, local governments must have both a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … Towns of Southampton and East Hampton and Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingRomulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… did not include more than $3.7 million in intended reserve funding. In addition, the Board has not adopted comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-state