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Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… resources. The audit covers properties that received tax exemptions under the 480 and 480a programs for the period … in the 480a Program receives an annual property tax exemption of up to 80%, which can result in significantly … a tax break, they must submit an annual commitment form recommitting their land for the next succeeding 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance … in accordance with the applicable requirements of each program, including eligibility and the value of rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityTown of East Hampton - Budget Review (B21-7-11)
… fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b21-7-11Warsaw Central School District – Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2021M-140)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if tuition billings for Warsaw Central School District (District) students … supported at the time the claims were audited and approved for payment. The claims auditor approved out-of-district … did not develop and adopt written policies and procedures for out-of-district tuition billings. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/warsaw-central-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2021m-140Otselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… a transportation efficiency study ($32,500), purchases of ice melt ($10,845) and information technology equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58County of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget … The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13Town of Addison - Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities (2019M-03)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Supervisor adequately fulfilled his fiscal … Determine if the Supervisor adequately fulfilled his fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/26/town-addison-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2019m-03Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School - Procurement (2019M-250)
… whether a competitive process is used to procure goods and services. Key Findings The School’s procurement policy is … as required by the School’s policy. Seek competition and obtain quotes for purchases, as required by the policy and as recommended in the procurement procedures. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/03/13/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-procurement-2019m-250Village of Port Chester - Dual Employment (2018M-91)
… documented, certified by the employees or verified by a supervisor. Leave usage paid, totaling $3,979, was not … was taken without the use of time off request forms, as required. Key Recommendations Establish adequate T&A controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/12/village-port-chester-dual-employment-2018m-91Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes. (2020-S-61) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s61-response.pdfMid-Year Update to the Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Multi-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-22 through 2024-25 (As of September 30, 2021)
The New York Local Government Assistance Corporation presents an update to the Corporation’s annual budget for fiscal year 2021-22
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-midyear-update-2021-22.pdfMid-Year Update to the Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and Multi-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-21 through 2023-24 (As of September 30, 2020)
The New York Local Government Assistance Corporation presents an update to the Corporation’s annual budget for fiscal year 2020-21
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-midyear-update-2020-21.pdfMid-Year Update to the Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20 and Multi-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-20 through 2022-23 (As of September 30, 2019)
The New York Local Government Assistance Corporation presents an update to the Corporation’s annual budget for fiscal year 2019-20
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-midyear-update-2019-20.pdfProgram Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center (2015-S-80), 90-Day Response
The objective of our audit was to determine whether the Department is providing sufficient oversight to ensure that Maximus is implementing the contract as inte
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s80-response.pdf2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates
The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdfOSC 9 - Sealed Records Memo
This bill would expressly provide for certain sealed records to be made available to OSC’s officers and employees for purposes of conducting a duly authorized examination into the financial affairs of town and village justice courts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/legislation/pdf/osc-9-sealed-records-memo.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of Staten Island’s North Shore
The North Shore is the vibrant northern area of Staten Island and an important freight and commuting hub. The area is the most populous portion of the borough, housing about 38 percent of all residents.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2025.pdfCoeymans Hollow Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-211)
Determine whether Coeymans Hollow Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured it had an adequate service contract in place, annual financial reports were filed in a timely manner and disbursements were supported and approved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/coeymans-hollow-2021-211.pdfRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (2020-S-50)
To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road’s Rolling Stock Programs Department has managed the M9 contract so that the contractor delivers the cars on time, within the required scope and quality, and within budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s50.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.pdf