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“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… cannot be the ones who sacrifice most in the long run. We must treat the task of catching our children up in reading … Is Ending In the upcoming State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24, if the Governor’s budget proposal is accepted, there will be … . 6 Much of the research on COVID-19 learning loss has found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoverySelected Travel Expenses
… policy includes the use of cash advances, because the LIRR does not issue travel corporate cards and many LIRR employees … travel status. Key Findings MTA’s travel policy directive does not clearly state all the requirements or procedures the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… when these agreements are settled. The proposed budget does not include a contingency appropriation in the general fund. The proposed budget does not include a tax overlay, which could potentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13Oversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… for further review by an analyst. However, OMH generally does not perform detailed audits or field reviews of … on providers’ funding is somewhat reduced. Still, OMH does use the CFR data for informational and analytical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… their refuse pickup service or for program fees. The board does not receive interim financial or operating reports, bank … of the Development Fund (Onondaga County) The board does not appropriately evaluate projects and award financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
To determine whether the Department of Transportation properly oversees railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… in key approvals or other Division actions. The Program does not consistently adhere to its own policies regarding … were deemed "feasible but not recommended." The Program does not adequately document management decisions to award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-140
… an LLS will not receive an increase to the payment amount if they otherwise would have qualified based on previous LLS … Advance which results in Job Rate provided the employee does not have the qualifying years of service needed to … Eligible employees in NS positions where the equated grade does not appear on the Position Data page. Agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-140-april-2025-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
… controversy that surrounded the Dakota Access Pipeline, we assume Marathon would have undertaken robust due diligence … to participate in the formation of a joint venture that, if certain conditions were met, would result in an investment … such oversight in its review of potential acquisitions, if and how those risks were disclosed, and whether it will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversyComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, between May 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kOpinion 90-59
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … 1977 Opns St Comp No. 77-672, unreported). Similarly, we have stated that, in the event of an emergency, such as a … safety and welfare, to plow a private road or driveway if necessary to render private property immediately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59NYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… billion in FY 2019 and $1.25 billion in subsequent years. If unneeded, these resources could be used to help close the … period to help fund the 2017-2021 round of bargaining. If the economic terms of the tentative agreement with … efforts to balance the budget. The financial plan also does not reflect the potential for future federal or state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownState Agencies Bulletin No. 2143
… as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information: If an employee submits tool purchase receipts and the payment … income and are not subject to employment or income taxes. If an employee does not submit tool purchase receipts and the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2143-2023-csea-tool-allowance-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 647
… employees in the Security Services bargaining Unit, but does not apply to titles in Payroll Bargaining Unit Code 01 … effective 3/27/03 (Administration) or 4/3/03 (Institution) if no row with that effective date exists. If a row exists for that date, the data will be updated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/647-new-bargaining-unit-payroll-code-change-non-arbitration-eligibleState Agencies Bulletin No. 2244
… as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information: If an employee submits tool purchase receipts and the payment … income and are not subject to employment or income taxes. If an employee does not submit tool purchase receipts and the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2244-2024-csea-tool-allowance-paymentDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… have potentially helped them. Auditors also found OTDA does not track if survivors who go to a social services office are also … Justice Services (DCJS) have six days to determine if a survivor meets certain human trafficking criteria and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingTown of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… Key Findings Town officials ensured the CPF collections we examined were properly supported, recorded, and deposited … Town officials also ensured the debt service payments we reviewed were for legitimate CPF purposes and properly … made to the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed 10 deposits totaling $14.5 million. All 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Town of Southampton-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-21
… that all collections were properly supported, recorded and deposited and that disbursements were proper and … receipted, deposited timely and intact, and accounted for. Of the 558 disbursements totaling $52.2 million paid … approved prior to payment and correctly paid to eligible school and special districts. Key Recommendations There were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-21Town of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… Key Findings Town officials ensured the CPF collections we examined were properly supported, recorded and deposited … Town officials also ensured the debt service payments we reviewed were for legitimate CPF purposes and properly … made to the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed 10 deposits totaling $41.7 million. All 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… number of jobs created by its revolving loan program and does not actively enforce the repayment of loans that become … to the Oswego City Revitalization Corporation but does not have the authority to make a gift of real property … Disbursements (Delaware County) The town supervisor does not review bank statements or canceled check images to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2