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IX.11.A Single Audit Act Accounting and Reporting Requirements – IX. Federal Grants
… New York State is subject to specific accounting and administrative requirements for the federal funds it receives and disburses. Many of these requirements are mandated by the Federal Program Information Act of 1977, as amended; … New York State is subject to specific accounting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11a-single-audit-act-accounting-and-reporting-requirementsOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… regarding children in direct placement is tracked in CONNECTIONS, the system of record for child welfare in New … even within, Local Districts. Direct placement data in CONNECTIONS was not always complete or accurate, which may … we found discrepancies between source information and CONNECTIONS data for 23 of the 30 cases we reviewed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded … Russell T. Ippolito, who is handling the case, stated that between 1997 and July 21, 2016, Stephanie Cowart served … Niagara Falls Housing Authority (NFHA), an organization that has received federal funding. Between October 2013 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… technologies to save money, communicate with residents and allow taxpayers to make payments, according to a report … notes that a growing number of New York’s municipalities allow homeowners to pay their property taxes and other … spot and support remote e-ticketing. These systems often allow drivers to create user accounts on a smart phone app, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsXII.10.B Business Continuity Plan – Critical Payments During an Emergency – XII. Expenditures
… the Budget (DOB) and OSC. The cutover between fiscal years in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) will utilize these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10b-business-continuity-plan-critical-payments-during-emergencyMassena Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-21)
… not established a formal multiyear financial or capital plan to help ensure that these excess funds are properly used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/massena-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-21Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… benefits that he otherwise would not have been eligible for based on the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146SUNY Bulletin No. SU-218
… is worked in a different agency, the agency must submit a Concurrent Hire or Rehire, whichever is appropriate, to … agency must submit the appropriate Action (Hire, Rehire or Concurrent Hire) and use the Reason code of APS (Appoint SS). … Code: FEE Bargaining Unit: 08 Salary Plan: S08 Earnings Program: FEE Jurisdictional Class: 4 Benefit Program: 08 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-218-2015-suny-summer-session-paymentsNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-17).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f29-response.pdfPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… To assess the effectiveness of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s administration of Public Housing … January 4, 2016. Background The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and development of affordable low- and moderate-income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… Purpose To determine whether Pratt Institute complied with the Education Law (Law) and the Commissioner of Education's Rules and Regulations … offering courses in art, design, and architecture. The school has affiliated programs at the Pratt Munson … To determine whether Pratt Institute complied with the Education Law Law and the Commissioner of Educations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteRockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b23-6-8Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-49
… are needed.) This form must be used to: Add employees who do not appear on the listing, such as: Eligible employees in … pertaining to an employee appearing on the listing. Do not add employees whose eligibility will change due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-49-october-2010-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsuDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… shortage have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth may be on the horizon, according to a report released today by State … areas under the “City of Yes” initiative and the creation of the 485-x affordable housing program. “New York City has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallAgriculture in New York State, September 2018
New York is home to over 35,000 farms, covering approximately 7.3 million acres or nearly a quarter of the State’s total land area.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economy-agriculture-2018.pdfDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… said. “I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in the investigation and in bringing her to justice.” “Cindy Tappe has now been … for its partnership as we continue to root out fraud in Manhattan. Those who take advantage of our students and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 3.6 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2023
Analysis of local government sales tax collections in New York State for the third quarter of 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-sales-tax-third-quarter.pdfSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the … Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses in opening, operating, and expanding … To determine whether the New York City Department of Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityGreenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through July 10, 2014. … were not properly established. Claims were paid prior to Board review and did not contain itemized vouchers. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Milford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
… policy. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop and adopt a comprehensive written … generally agreed with our recommendations and plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/milford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-94