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XII.2 Expenditure Policies – XII. Expenditures
… Article 5 of the New York State Constitution and Section 111 of the New York State Finance Law requires that the State … made by the State and its departments prior to payment in order to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and improper … made by the State and its departments prior to payment in order to prevent and detect fraud waste and improper spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii2-expenditure-policiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2248
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … pay and the April 2024 retroactive increases to Facility Security Pay, Hazardous Duty Pay, and Expanded Duty Pay, and … Ins Owed 442 Pre-Tax Adoption 500 Medicare Deficiency 501 Social Security Deficiency 502 NYS SS/Medicare Deficiency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2248-april-2023-and-2024-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-location-midState Agencies Bulletin No. 2250
… Dates (Earnings Codes LOC, LMH, CCP, 61H, 91H) Check Dates Administration Lag 03/30/2023 03/28/2024 08/14/2024 … in Bargaining Unit 61 and Bargaining Unit 91 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … (A), 04/06/2023 (I) or the date employee returns to the payroll Annual Addl Earnings: LOC = $3,758 LMH = $1,400 End …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2250-april-2023-and-2024-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-location-midJohnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)
… Audit Objective Determine whether extra-classroom activity funds were adequately safeguarded and collections and … employees did not submit any documentation to show how funds from 10 cash advances totaling $19,997 were spent. The … of cash advances and prepare reconciliations to ensure funds spent are supported by adequate documentation and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/01/johnsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2018mGreenville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-156)
… established adequate network user account controls to prevent unauthorized use or access. Key Findings District … adequate policies and procedures for network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use or access. Officials did not: … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Ensure the acceptable use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/greenville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-156Trumansburg Central School District – Procurement (2022M-13)
… School District (District) officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers. Key … District officials did not always ensure that goods and services were procured in the best interest of the … auditor’s recommendation to update its purchasing policy and officials did not: Comply with the Board’s requirement to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/trumansburg-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-13South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the South …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Wayne Central School District – Property Disposal (2021M-161)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Wayne Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District … and indicated they would take corrective action. 1 Wayne CSD – Financial Management and Property Purchase and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/wayne-central-school-district-property-disposal-2021m-161DiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… no pediatricians or OBGYN doctors at all. The shortage of mental health practitioners in New York’s rural counties … On average, the 16 rural counties have four primary care physicians per 10,000 people – a ratio that is less than half … these shortages are far more acute – as low as 0.12 physicians per 10,000 people. The 16 rural counties have 0.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicNew York State Business Owners - EPI
As a previous analysis from the Office of the State Comptroller demonstrated, even as many small businesses shuttered their doors or struggled through the pandemic period, entrepreneurs continued to identify and pursue new opportunities and create new businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-business-owners.pdfOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (2021-S-39) (DHSES 180-Day response)
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and oversight to ensure that water system operators have completed and submitted updated emergency response plans timely, including vulnerability assessments, to the Department as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s39-response2.pdfCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (2021-S-39) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and oversight to ensure that water system operators have completed and submitted updated emergency response plans timely, including vulnerability assessments, to the Department as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s39-response.pdfBuffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-20)
To determine whether the costs and revenues reported by Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s20.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, August 2023
While May marked the end of the public health emergency in the United States, New York City continues to face the residual effects of the pandemic and the many unanticipated consequences on its finances, operations and economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2024.pdfNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-poverty-trends.pdfBuffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-20) 30-Day Response
To determine whether the costs and revenues reported by Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manua
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s20-response.pdfMonitoring of Select Programs (2020-S-47)
To determine if the New York State Office for the Aging’s policies and procedures for select programs are adequate to ensure Area Agencies on Aging are appropriately monitored and the older New York population is adequately served.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s47.pdfOneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
Determine whether Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials ensured security awareness training was provided, IT assets were accessed for appropriate purposes, and IT controls over BOCES’ network and financial system were adequate to safeguard information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/oneida-herkimer-madison-boces-2020-99.pdf