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DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… of the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22, as amended by the Governor. However, risks remain … of $1.6 billion in SFY 2020-21 and $676 million in SFY 2021-22. DOB plans to use this to prepay debt service … by the end of SFY 2021-22, down by 36 percent since March 2020, and the lowest year-end balance since SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerXI.2.M Acknowledgment of Contractor’s Signature – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… All contracts or amendments between the State of New York and … All contracts or amendments between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2m-acknowledgment-contractors-signatureV. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vPublic Posting of Certain Contracts
… Program Legislative Session 2025-2026: Public Posting of Certain Contracts – A.6707 (Solages) – Requires a public listing of certain emergency and exempted contracts, which are otherwise subject to the approval of the State Comptroller. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/public-posting-certain-contracts-0Oversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Oversight of Kendra’s Law (Report 2022-S-43 ). About the Program In August 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followEffectiveness of Cost Containment Initiatives
… Purpose To determine what cost containment initiatives the New York State Thruway Authority (Authority) has undertaken … $281 million for its capital program, and $66 million for New York State Canal Corporation (Canal Corporation) … to transfer responsibility for the Canal System to the New York State Power Authority, the Authority’s current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/effectiveness-cost-containment-initiativesOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Homeless Shelters … to county Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) in the operation of these programs. Through its Bureau of … and ensuring they meet certain standards, as established in New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. In contrast, it has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followExamination of Official Station Designation
… was to determine if the Department properly designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years … regulations, travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is not reimbursable. The official station of every employee is designated by the head …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationSelected Aspects of Travel Expenses
… established by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) regarding lodging … exceeded the government lodging rates established by the GSA or DOS by at least $127,963. Transit paid more than the GSA maximum lodging rate for 12 of 15 rooms booked by a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/18/selected-aspects-travel-expensesManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption ( … achieved the 35 percent energy reduction goals set forth in Executive Order 111. Key Findings We determined that OCFS has implemented both recommendations made in our initial report. OCFS has developed and implemented a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… District Transportation Authority (Authority) was created in 1970 as a public benefit corporation, to provide transportation services in the Capital District and surrounding areas. The … of $543,400 of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s discretionary … April 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012. Background The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation of the State of New … To determine whether Roosevelt Island Operating Corporations discretionary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… $47,458 for travel by other than the Fund’s preferred mode and without proper supporting documentation to justify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… To determine whether the deliverables of the contract with New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID)/SourceHOV … To determine whether the deliverables of the contract with New York State Industries for the Disabled NYSIDSourceHOV …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… bus and light rail services, two airports, and a small boat harbor. The majority of its revenues are earned from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional … and properly approved. Our audit period was April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background The Rochester-Genesee Regional … Authority (Authority) was created in 1969. Its mission is to provide and continuously improve public transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… communities throughout the State by lowering the costs of financing projects that prevent water pollution and … water. During the audit period, we identified expenditures of approximately $5.2 million that were discretionary in … formal approvals and supporting documentation. The absence of such internal controls increases the risk that unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet … contracts with firms that specialize in providing construction management (CM) services. In 2012, Parks entered … Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) to serve as the construction manager of a $25 million Niagara Falls State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… using the agency’s more than 3,000 State-owned vehicles. In the New York City region, OPWDD reports having 115 … assigned vehicles, including current status and location. In addition, OPWDD’s Fleet Management Policy states that … State business only, and each use must be recorded in a vehicle log, along with trip details such as date and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehiclesTown of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key Findings Town … $1.1 million. Did not obtain quotes as required by the procurement policy for eight purchases totaling about … and employees follow competitive bidding statutes and procurement policy requirements. Review and update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8