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Volunteer Firefighters – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Volunteer firefighters are also eligible for reimbursement of certain expenses incurred while … attending training schools and courses of instruction for firefighters. General Municipal Law 12 authorizes the … of a municipal corporation or fire district to provide for reimbursement for registration fees up to a maximum of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/volunteer-firefightersCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… development of affordable lowand moderate-income housing in the State. Within DHCR, the Office of Rent Administration … related to nearly 1 million regulated apartments in the State. Between January 1, 2016 and September 30, 2018, … an Administrative Law Judge. If owners are found to be in violation, they could face fines of at least $1,000 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaintsDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… DiNapoli said. “There are a lack of forward-thinking strategies, widespread training, and specific and measurable … Help to 2800 Public Entities Responds to Attacks But Lacks Strategies for Preventing Them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1823
… York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), a lump sum award of $500 effective the first pay period of the fiscal year to employees who have at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1823-april-2020-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesKeene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
… Keene Central School District (District) officials applied for all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely manner. Key Findings District officials did not apply for all applicable transportation aid in a timely manner and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/keene-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2021m-63CUNY Bulletin No. CU-689
… purpose of this bulletin is to explain agency procedures for reporting retroactive pay rate increases and adjustments for miscellaneous earnings. Affected Employees CUNY employees … Local # 30 , International Union of Operating Engineers for employees in the titles of Oiler, Stationary Engineer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-689-cuny-retroactive-pay-rate-increases-oiler-stationaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 2220
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April 2024 Longevity Payment for Long-Term Seasonal Employees. Affected Employees: … be granted. Effective Dates: Payments may be submitted for Institution Extra Lag paychecks dated 05/2/2024 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2220-april-2024-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesAbout the Academy
… Comptroller DiNapoli launched The Academy for New York State's Local Officials – an innovative and … Hyde is the Director of Information, Research and Training for the Division of Local Government Services and School … Schwartz Ben Schwartz is the Chief of Policy and Research for the Division of Local Government and School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-810
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the CUNY rate increases for the Locksmith Title. Affected Employees: CUNY employees … 37, AFSCME, AFL-CIO. The Consent Determination provides for retroactive rate increases for employees in the titles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-810-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-locksmith-skilled-tradeValley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
Determine whether the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen (District) Board of Education (Board) and Treasurer appropriately and securely executed check signatures for non-payroll checks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-2023-178.pdfSaranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
Determine whether Saranac Central School District (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in 10-month public and summer placements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/saranac-central-school-district-2023-91.pdfAudit Services U.S., LLC (Contract No. C001149)
Audit services for the identification, collection, and processing of out-of-state abandoned property agreement with Audit Services U.S., LLC. New York State Comptroller's Contract Number C001149.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/contracts-c001149.pdfLyndon Fire District – Disbursements (2022M-132)
Determine if the Lyndon Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to ensure disbursements were authorized, supported and for appropriate District purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lyndon-fire-district-2022-132.pdfReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (2021-S-34)
To determine if the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance adequately monitors and appropriately reimburses claims for homeless shelter providers, such as Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s34.pdfMedicaid: Enrollment Growth, COVID-19 and the Future
Monthly enrollment in the Medicaid program has grown by about 5 percent per year since January 2007, and exceeded 7 million for the first time in February 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/medicaid-enrollment-growth-covid-19-and-the-future.pdfGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
Determine whether Greenwood Lake Union Free School District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited for accuracy and completeness.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/greenwood-lake-2021-147.pdfMonroe County Airport Authority – Board Oversight of County Chargebacks and Professional Services (2019M-226)
Determine whether the Monroe County Airport Authority (Authority) Board (Board) provided adequate oversight over chargebacks for Monroe County (County) services and the procurement of professional services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/monroe-co-airport-auth-2019-226.pdfTown of Yorkshire – Financial Management (2021M-109)
Determine whether the Town of Yorkshire (Town) Board (Board) and officials adopted realistic budgets, maintained reasonable levels of fund balance and properly planned for equipment replacement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/yorkshire-2021-109.pdfThe Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: Where Did the Money Go?, October 2009
New York State and its local governments are responsible for the care and maintenance of more than 113,000 miles of highways and more than 17,400 bridges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/transportation-highway-fund-2009.pdfExamination of Penalties and Interest Payments
The objective of our examination was to determine the extent to which NYSIF was penalized by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for late payment of medical a
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-08-01.pdf