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Memorandum in Support of S.6809-A (Reichlin-Melnick) /A.7925-A (Zebrowski)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) strongly supports the enactment of S.6809-A/A.7925-A, which would statutorily restore OSC’s pre-audit review and approval of certain contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/memorandum-in-support-s6809-a7925.pdfTown of Stanford – Former Comptroller’s Records and Reports (2022M-33)
Determine whether the former Town Comptroller (Comptroller) adequately performed the financial recordkeeping and reporting duties required of this position.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/stanford-2022-33.pdfTown of Urbana – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2022M-14)
Determine whether the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/urbana-2022-14.pdfDelaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2021M-193)
Determine whether the Purchasing Agent ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services (DCMO BOCES) purchasing policy and procedures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-boces-2021-193.pdfImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process Webinar Presentation
This webinar will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-the-effectiveness-of-your-claims-auditing-process-02-16-2022.pdfIssues Facing New York City’s Agencies: Department of Homeless Services
Issues Facing New York City’s Agencies: Department of Homeless Services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/dhs-issue-brief.pdfIssues Facing New York City’s Agencies: Department of Environmental Protection
Issues Facing New York City’s Agencies: Department of Environmental Protection
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/dep-issue-brief.pdfOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (2020-S-64)
To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet their...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s64.pdfTown of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
Town of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-town-2018-beekmantown.pdfOversight of Telemental Health Services (2020-S-16) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s16-response.pdfOversight of Construction Management Contracts (2020-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet contract terms and requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s43-response.pdfNYC Department of Education Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the pandemic, the City had to develop and implement novel remote-learning protocols to continue educating students, and was later among the first major city districts in the nation to offer a return to in-person schooling.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2022.pdfSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers with Disabilities (2019-S-41)
To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey complied with selected requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and corresponding federal regulations to make its facilities accessible to passengers with disabilities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s41.pdfRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
Population in the Bronx grew by 10.4 percent from 2000 to 2017 (faster than any other borough), driven primarily by the growth in the immigrant population, but it declined in the next two years to 1.42 million residents.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2022.pdfVillage of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
Determine whether the Village of South Floral Park’s (Village) Board provided adequate oversight and management of budgets and fund balance and ensured annual audits were completed.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/south-floral-park-2021-5.pdfTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Fund Balance (2021M-61)
Determine whether the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation’s (THLDC) Board of Directors (Board) effectively managed fund balance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/hempstead-ldc-2021-61.pdfAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up) (2021-F-1) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (2018-S-42).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f1-response.pdfVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
Determine whether Village of Castile (Village) officials accurately billed New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (State Parks) for water usage for Letchworth State Park (the Park).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/castile-2021-1.pdfPlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
Determine whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted investment policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/plattekill-2020-143.pdfOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (2019-S-49) 180-Day Response
compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus monitor and attendant qualifications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s49-response.pdf