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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables. For 14 of the 20 contracts reviewed, ITS provided adequate … Cariola is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, auditors … ARC Wayne is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… men with mental illness at its 160-bed Myrtle Avenue Men’s Shelter (Myrtle) for the period from August 2013 to June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/05/20/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopAbout Benefit Reductions
… for Early Retirement Members in regular retirement plans can retire with full benefits at the age specified by their … 55 with a reduction for early retirement.* *Tier 1 members can retire at age 55 without a benefit reduction. Retirement … the Unified Court System with 30 or more years of service can also retire between 55 and 62 with an unreduced benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/about-benefit-reductionsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… the arrest of Department of Health (DOH) contractor George Dunkel for stealing more than $87,000 by padding bills to pay for hotels, education credits and … The investigation continues. The joint investigation by the State Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… health care facilities, and State agencies. Most Authority construction contracts require the contractors to pay … which are to: properly advertise prevailing wage construction projects; ensure contractors file an original … project managers and field representatives site visited construction projects, they did not routinely inspect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsSky Light Center Inc. – Supported Housing Program
… several potential safety issues, including the lack of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/05/sky-light-center-inc-supported-housing-programOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet … contracts with firms that specialize in providing construction management (CM) services. In 2012, Parks entered … Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) to serve as the construction manager of a $25 million Niagara Falls State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Educational Services (BOCES). The BOCES and RICs work to provide shared educational programs and services to schools throughout the State and host various schools’ … To determine the extent of implementation of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followFayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-115)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for procurement of professional services. Audit Results With … minor exceptions, District officials sought competition for professional services. Key Recommendation Continue to review and update the request for proposal (RFP) timetable and ensure all professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-professional-services-2020mAccounts Payable Advisory No. 4
… Subject: Making Payments to Verizon for Landline Phone Services Guidance: Consistent with the … Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Verizon for landline services may delay payment crediting and … Units must ensure there is a unique invoice number for each voucher. Due to Verizon’s billing cycle, Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/4-complex-entity-verizon-landline-servicesCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of selected financial activities for the … Town of Wallkill in Orange County. An elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners governs the District. The … were $626,319 and $396,208, respectively. Key Findings The Board’s audit of claims was not effective. Almost half of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… a part of those reports. The Treasurer performs all duties with no Board oversight. The Board does not conduct an annual … audit of the Treasurer’s records nor do they contract with an independent auditor to perform such an audit. Key … document such reconciliations and provide the Board with a copy with the monthly report. Perform routine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mLincoln Fire District – Financial Activities (2012M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s financial … operations for the period January 1, 2011, through August 31, 2012. Background The Lincoln Fire District is … 2009, 2010, and 2011 fiscal years. The Board was unable to provide us with an adopted investment policy and a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/lincoln-fire-district-financial-activities-2012m-228Town of Pittstown – Records and Reports (2013M-5)
… maintain adequate accounting records or provide the Board with accurate financial reports. Examples include balance sheets for operating funds that did not balance, with differences totaling $339,000 and $487,000 as of … cash on the Supervisor’s monthly reports did not agree with bank balances or accounting records for any of the 17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/08/town-pittstown-records-and-reports-2013m-5Franklin Square Water District – Life Insurance Policies (2013M-127)
… The District has inappropriately provided individual whole life insurance policies to its Commissioners and … District’s practice to purchase and pay the premiums for whole life insurance policies with a face value of $50,000 … authorized under GML, the cash surrender feature of the whole life insurance policies may also constitute an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/07/19/franklin-square-water-district-life-insurance-policies-2013m-127Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… 29, 2012. Background The Town of Northampton is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 2,670. The Town is governed by a five-member Town Board comprising the Town Supervisor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Authority’s 2012-13 fiscal year budget was $6.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Police and Fire Plan
… between ages 55 and 62. 1 Regardless of tier, if you work for an employer that offers a special plan (that allows … a pension equal to: 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of service credit; and 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of prior service, including prior service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/eligibility-benefit-and-filingDivision of Diversity Management
… Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street, 8th Floor Albany, NY 12236 (518) 473-1368 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/division-diversity-managementAccounts Payable Advisory No. 15
… SFS must also be designated and recorded in OSC’s Contact Database as a “State Agency – Voucher Authorizer”. Prior to … designated individuals must be recorded in OSC’s Contract Database. To support these designations the Business unit … designate someone as a Voucher Authorizer in OSC’s Contact Database, see the GFO, Chapter XII, Section 4.C - Updating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/15-voucher-authorizers