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Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns - Fixed Assets (2018M-185)
Determine whether fixed assets were recorded and properly accounted for
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/union-free-school-district-tarrytowns-fixed-assets-2018m-185Village of Poquott – Justice Court Operations (2019M-214)
… The Justice was unaware that in August 2016, the Court clerk deposited $6,525 belonging to a neighboring village’s … two accounts. The Justice was unaware that the Court clerk filed 11 of 15 monthly reports of money collected (73 … as issued or paid. Key Recommendations Oversee the Court clerk, including reviewing bank reconciliations (which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/03/05/village-poquott-justice-court-operations-2019m-214City of Norwich - Capital Planning (2019M-88)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City officials are properly planning for capital needs. Key … and complete inventories of vehicles and equipment. The City has approximately $1.8 million in capital needs that … capital assets and maintenance and replacement schedules. City officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/08/16/city-norwich-capital-planning-2019m-88The Cost of Living in New York City: Housing
New York City has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities to live in globally, fueled by housing, the largest cost for most households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2024.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8-response.pdfTransforming the Procurement Function (2023-S-6)
To determine whether the MTA took action to comply with the Board-approved Transformation Plan, resulting in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and reduced costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s6.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8)
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8.pdfVillage of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (2022M-114)
Determine if the Village of Oyster Bay Cove (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured that claims were adequately supported, for appropriate Village purposes and audited before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/oyster-bay-cove-village-2022-114.pdfCohoes City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-107)
Determine whether the Cohoes City School District (District) maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all services provided to Medicaid eligible students with signed parental consent forms.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/cohoes-city-school-district-2022-107.pdfLynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
Determine whether the Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) purchasing agent ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lynbrook-2022-17.pdfElectronic Debit Authorization Form (RS5542)
For NYSLRS employers to have payments automatically debited from their account. With direct debit, funds are transferred electronically and securely using the automated clearing house (ACH) system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5542.pdfPrompt Payment Interest Report FY 2017-2018, May 2018
This report identifies the number of late payments, the number of days to process late payments, the amount of interest paid and the reasons for the delays.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2017-18.pdfSample Section 45 Document
An example of a notice for an employee to acknowledge right to NYSLRS membership pursuant to Section 45 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/emp-reporting-section-45-sample.pdfUnclaimed Public Assistance
Sections 152-b and 360 of New York’s Social Services Law provide that any surplus funds remaining after the recovery of cost for public assistance and care shal
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/public-assistance.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1276
… NYS Assembly Payroll Offices of OSC’s automatic processing for Pay Period 20C and to explain those areas for which the agency will be responsible. Affected Employees … Legislature are to be paid in 26 biweekly installments. For this reason, Members are paid using the LEG pay basis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1276-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2013-nys-legislative-membersDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… a row, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 percent, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… "The passage of the 2014-15 state budget is a positive step for New York … The passage of the 201415 state budget is a positive step for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 2002-15
… discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Town Charges (street lighting and maintenance of town hall as townwide … and Duties (maintenance of town hall as townwide charge); (street lighting as townwide charge) TOWN LAW §§64(3), (19), … HIGHWAY LAW §327: Real property taxes for the cost of street lighting within a town pursuant to Town Law §64(19) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0DiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… by DiNapoli’s office. “Christy Gibson went to great lengths to cover up the death of an acquaintance to … withdrawals. Gibson was indicted in the 114 th District Court of Smith County Texas on one count of theft. Gibson’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… misconduct (class A misdemeanor). Brown was initially arrested in November 2020 and released on her own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000