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Pipeline Safety Oversight (Follow-Up) (2017-F-20) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Pipeline Safety Oversight (2015-S-31).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f20-response.pdfPipeline Safety Oversight (Follow-Up) (2017-F-20)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Pipeline Safety Oversight (2015-S-31).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f20.pdfExamination of Island Peer Review Organization
We examined select subcontractor expenses the Department of Health (Department) made to Island Peer Review Organization (IPRO) under contract C027596.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-09-14.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2018
New York City’s economy is strong and continues to post solid job gains. It added 715,000 jobs between 2009 and 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2018.pdfState Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… of Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations … of Health DOH needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and monitor the city’s financial condition … from $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of 81 percent. The city’s short-term borrowing to cover … Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… many major budget problems remain. Moving forward, careful short- and long-term budget planning is needed for the … in 2014-15, this resulted from one-time revenues from the sale of two properties totaling $10.1 million. While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsIX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… Total budget amount requested. Agency contact, including phone number. A copy of the Article VII legislation page must also … on the journal are: Expenditure lines: GL Business Unit; Department; Program (this value will always be 99999); Fund; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedureThe Tourism Industry in New York City
… almost half the growth occurring in the past 10 years. The hotel industry in Manhattan, which has the highest wages and … 51.3 percent of total visitor spending, and declined to $8.2 billion (down 66 percent) in 2020. 4 Almost two-thirds of … Vegetable Markets 20% 445291 Baked Goods Stores 20% 445292 Confectionery and Nut Stores 20% 445299 All Other Specialty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/tourism-industry-new-york-cityControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) has … appropriate steps to oversee and manage the Unemployment Insurance system and to comply with selected portions of the … To determine whether the Department of Labor Department has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-systemDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-139
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay and to provide instructions for payments not … the State of New York and DC37, provides for increases to Location Pay for April 2025. Effective Dates: The increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-139-april-2025-increases-location-pay-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: Governor Cuomo's Proposed Budget Continues Fiscal Progress
… state is in its strongest fiscal position in years, and Governor Cuomo and the Legislature deserve credit for putting … York City system. Public financing of state legislative elections would start in 2016, and statewide elections in 2018. DiNapoli’s report notes the budget makes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-governor-cuomos-proposed-budget-continues-fiscal-progressOpinion 91-11
… the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (local law increasing term of office of city engineer) LOCAL LAWS -- Referendum … a city mayor to appoint a city engineer for a longer term than presently provided in the city charter is subject … proposed local law amending a city charter to increase the term of office of the city engineer is subject to a mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Opinion 90-17
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (disposition of surplus moneys) … after all the bonded and other indebtedness of a dissolved fire district has been paid must be credited to the taxable … to your inquiry relating to the use of surplus moneys of a fire district after the dissolution of the district pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… County) Town of Chili (Monroe County) Town of Clifton Park (Saratoga County) Town of Colonie (Albany County) Town … County) Town of Woodbury (Orange County) Village of Floral Park (Nassau County) Recommendations were made to each … such as installing accessible signs, adjusting the closing speed of doors, and other low-cost improvements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersOpinion 2004-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (purchases for municipal hospitals and nutrition programs pursuant to … Whether purchases on behalf of county agencies may be made pursuant to the exception to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-9Opinion 2006-3
… company, which is only operative in the unincorporated area of the town, are to be credited to the part-town general … company, which is only operative in the unincorporated area of the town, are to be credited to the town-wide or … the Public Service Commission (Public Service Law §§215, 216; 16 NYCRR §§ 892-3.3, 892-3.4, 892-3.6, 894.0, 895.1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Contact Us
… For error/reimbursements or claims Or call us at: 1-800-221-9311 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm) Press … the State Comptroller Office of Unclaimed Funds 110 State Street Albany, New York 12236 All reports and related … of Unclaimed Funds Remittance Control, 2nd floor 110 State Street Albany, New York 12236 Electronic Communication By …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/contact-usOpinion 89-30
… PROPERTY -- Gasoline (authority to provide to private senior citizens organization under contract) GENERAL … contract with a private non-profit organization to provide senior citizens bus transportation, a town may provide … bus. You ask whether a town may contract with a private senior citizens organization to provide gasoline to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Opinion 88-41
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Towns (authority to conduct fire prevention … residents. You also inquire as to the proper procedure for making an appropriation for this purpose during a fiscal … 103. Unless the purchase of the equipment falls within one of the exceptions to competitive bidding requirements, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41