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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Economic Trends Total New York Wages Fell $12.5 Billion in Second Quarter In the second quarter of 2020, total wages paid in New York State declined by $12.5 billion or 7.4 percent in … In the second quarter of 2020 total wages paid in New York State declined by $125 billion or 74 percent in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020Hyde Park Fire and Water District – Procurement (2025M-31)
… (Board) procured capital assets, goods and services in a cost-effective and transparent manner. Key Findings The … did not always procure capital assets, goods and services in a cost-effective and transparent manner. Specifically, the … to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in General Municipal Law (GML), Section 103(16) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/hyde-park-fire-and-water-district-procurement-2025m-31State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were either supported by only a deposit receipt or had no supporting documentation. Village of Hilton – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine if the recommendations made in our initial audit report, Empire BlueCross … documentation for payments which predate a certain point in time. However, we obtained cost data for 11 of the … To determine if the recommendations made in our initial audit reportNew York State Health Insurance P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/empire-bluecross-blueshield-payments-john-t-mather-memorial-hospital-followFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… receive the proceeds,” DiNapoli said. “Emmons betrayed not only the company but all who rely upon it. I thank District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… this period, Davis Ethical was owned and operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations … made to Davis Ethical during the time it was owned by William Davis. Key Findings From January 1, 2008 through … of the physicians. This includes four prescriptions for William Davis or a family member for which the physician of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools, beaches, and aquatic spray grounds ensure that these facilities are … the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools beaches and aquatic spray grounds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsDual Employment
… Key Findings Between July 2009 and June 2010, 678 OPWDD staff members were simultaneously employed by another State … time sheets and other payroll records showed 27 of these staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in … agencies, it is not possible to determine whether these staff failed to work required time at OPWDD, another agency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentDual Employment
… the confinement and habilitation of approximately 56,000 offenders at 60 facilities across the State. As of September … facilities, DOCCS sometimes allows employees to work full-time at one facility and then work additional time at another facility (referred to as extra service), or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Dual Employment
… certain employees to file for approval for outside employment. Such employment may not interfere with the employee's job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0Positive Beginnings, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Positive Beginnings, Inc. (Positive Beginnings) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on Positive Beginnings’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 and … To determine whether the costs reported by Positive Beginnings Inc Positive Beginnings on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/positive-beginnings-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualArkport Joint Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-126)
… Arkport Joint Fire District (District) Treasurer record and report receipts and disbursements accurately and in a timely manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – … the Arkport Joint Fire District District Treasurer record and report receipts and disbursements accurately and in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/arkport-joint-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-126Caneadea Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-118)
… Fire District (District) Secretary/Treasurer (Treasurer) record and report financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner? Audit Period January 1, 2023 … the Audit Area A fire district’s treasurer should record and report financial transactions in a timely and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/30/caneadea-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-118County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-15-21)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s preliminary budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … County of Rockland Budget Review B61521 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/10/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-15-21Genesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… Agency’s (GCIDA) process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2012 … The Board is responsible for the general management and control of GCIDA’s financial and operational affairs. According to its annual reporting, … County Industrial Development Agency Project Approval and Monitoring 2014M66 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the Village of Afton , Town of Brunswick , Erie County Water Authority , Village of Franklin … clerk-treasurer's cash receipts and disbursements. Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (Rensselaer County) Case files were … office completed audits of the Village of Afton Town of Brunswick Erie County Water Authority Village of Franklin and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPort Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… computer system. District management does not require any verification to determine if a vendor being added to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mState Agencies Bulletin No. 2278
… and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or … informing them of the tax implications. CSEA and Empire Star Public Service awards CSEA and Empire Star Public Service participants are informed of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2278-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2024-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 872
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new process for checking the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement. Background In … for Form W-2, the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 must be checked for all employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/872-change-process-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2City of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … general fund operating expenses and a tax rate increase of 10.55 percent, and another that did not include borrowing … City of Ogdensburg Budget Review B31620 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20