Search

DiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019

… FY 2019 to FY 2023 was at the Department of Education (DOE), partially fueled by pandemic relief funded additions to programming. DOE accounted for almost half of the city’s contract spending … expenses. Department of Education Contract costs at the DOE have risen significantly since FY 2010, from nearly $3.9 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019

DiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise

… neighborhood has experienced strong population, business and job growth in recent years, according to a report … an economic resurgence, with record numbers of businesses and jobs, but the benefits have not been shared by all … of Bedford-Stuyvesant, its elected representative, and Chairman of the New York City Council's Committee on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-rise

Vendor File Advisory No. 7

… Section 4.A - Vendor Classification for more detail. Enter an ordering address and with an email address for new vendors classified as “procurement …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/7-supplier-updates

Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process

… the Audit Process Brochure [pdf] . Audit Selection: A risk assessment process precedes most Office of the New York State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-process

City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)

… condition of the City’s general, water and sewer funds for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. Background The City of Saratoga Springs is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 28,000. The City is governed by its Charter and other general laws of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… received to a board member for deposit. However, there was no audit trail beginning with the initial point of cash … Reports on the condition of court and trust funds was correct, however they did not include detailed … because the records were in such poor condition, the board was precluded from fully understanding the district’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

Opinion 92-27

… Deductions (for charitable contributions) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Payroll Deductions (for charitable contributions) -- Wage Assignment (to charitable organizations) PERSONAL … by a bank, trust company or credit union (see 1979 Opns St Comp, No. 79-31, p 5; see also Diehl v Sheehan , 233 AD 258, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27

Medicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments

… Objective To determine whether Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were … transitioned between the Medicaid and Essential Plan programs and to identify overpayments resulting from … have special health care needs. New York’s Essential Plan (EP) provides health insurance to lower-income people …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments

Opinion 2005-2

… monies to reimburse active members of the department for mileage expenses incurred in performing firemanic duties. The … monies to reimburse active members of the department for mileage expenses …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2

Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)

… had not collected about $3.8 million in fees and penalties for the Public Work Enforcement Fund (Fund), the boiler … the Department does not have accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler inspection and asbestos-related … in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. For example, the Department has: Improved its methods used to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-follow

Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… and click “Withdraw My Membership.” You can also apply by mail by submitting a Withdrawal Application (RS5014) . Once …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membership

Oswego County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-8)

… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. This … The Department’s operating budget was $10.3 million for the 2012 fiscal year. The Department is responsible for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/oswego-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-8

Niagara County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-2)

… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … The County Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of approximately 88 … of bridges. The DPW’s operating budget was $24.3 million for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The County does not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/niagara-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-2

IX.10.C Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Agency Responsibilities – IX. Federal Grants

… If the state agency believes the debt collection notice was issued in error or is erroneous, the state agency should … funds taken notifying them that a portion of their payment was applied to a NYS debt. Once the agency receives the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10c-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-agency-responsibilities

Selected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities

… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in … 2019 through March 2023. About the Program New York City Transit (Transit) is a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) … To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilities

Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes

… testing, and maintenance of resident care-related medical equipment. The audit covered the period January 1, … had approximately 500 pieces of resident care-related medical equipment, of which only 4 would need to be reviewed. … of 36 facilities and observed the condition of 532 durable medical equipment items and found the items to be in good …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homes

DiNapoli: Governor Cuomo's Proposed Budget Continues Fiscal Progress

… that New York can achieve ongoing balance after decades of structural gaps,”DiNapoli said. “Still, without specific … future surpluses can be achieved, especially if the pace of economic recovery slows. The state needs a long-term plan … revised by 21-day and 30-day amendments. Based on Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, including all proposed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-governor-cuomos-proposed-budget-continues-fiscal-progress

Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions

… Print PDF Version Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments ("Model … with a particular subdivision plan that he or she approved while serving as a municipal officer or employee? No. The Model Code (Section 10[c]) imposes a lifetime bar on a municipal officer or employee representing or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questions