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Rolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… Objective To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road’s Rolling … budget. The audit covered the period from September 2013 to November 2020. About the Program The Metropolitan … (MTA) is a State public authority created pursuant to Article 5, Title 11 of the Public Authorities Law. One of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementWestchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Westchester County … WARC provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are 3 and 4 years of age. … financial information, including costs, that WARC reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/westchester-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUpdate on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
… Devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in … report , New York’s UI fund did not have sufficient funds to pay the surging claims, and began to borrow from the federal government starting in May 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/update-new-yorks-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund-challenges-continueX.6 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… with Special Use Vendor IDs for processing transactions to unique vendors. Special Use Vendor IDs are a ten-digit … specific contract transactions. If an agency has a need to setup an additional Special Use Vendor ID, one can be requested by following the procedures outlined in the sub …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program (2016-S-39) OCFS has some appropriate controls to limit program contract spending, including a maximum cost … by the $1,375 maximum per child. OCFS reimbursements to program providers did not exceed the maximum contract … control weaknesses that CUNY and BMCC officials needed to improve related to the use of bank accounts. In a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… Works, for teaming with DPW Commissioner Thomas Capuano to divert $46,000 from the city by pocketing the cash from … as part of their jobs with the city. Foust pled guilty to Fourth Degree Grand Larceny and was sentenced to five years of probation. Clark pled guilty to Attempted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… tax collector for the town of Beekman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $88,821.40, five years’ probation, … “My office partners with law enforcement across the state to hold accountable those who betray their duty to the public. My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… (SCSD) After-School Twilight Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3 rd Degree, in connection with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As part of the plea, Cecile also agreed to resign from his employment at SCSD. This investigation was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… 52, of Albany, was arrested for allegedly falsely claiming to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) that she never received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. Both checks … and the New York State Police. “Shannon Brady tried to scam the New York State and Local Retirement System by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-008
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide details on changes resulting from the upgrade of the PayServ system to PeopleSoft version 9.2. Affected Employees All PayServ … Dates All changes described in this bulletin will be effective at Go Live on March 15, 2021. General Changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-008-what-changing-payserv-version-92Comptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… Ensures State Procurements Provide the Highest Value to New Yorkers For more than a century, the Comptroller’s … and limited Public Authority contacts, adding transparency to the process and resulting in hundreds of millions of … than ever. The Comptroller's contract oversight extends to most State agency contracts, generally those where the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… came in $838 million higher than projections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … also lower than collections in May 2013, primarily due to the timing of tax refunds last year. Miscellaneous … receipts declined 1 percent, or $237 million, compared to last year. Receipts collected in the General Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… a fiscal control board and increased state aid, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … should be wary of moving forward. I urge city officials to continue their cautious fiscal approach and be vigilant when it comes to long-term financial planning.” “Since becoming Mayor, my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesHenderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… 1, 2023 – February 27, 2025 We extended the audit period to review the District’s 2019 through 2024 Annual Financial … as of August 20, 2025. Understanding the Audit Area To help ensure the District’s financial resources are … should ensure accurate accounting records are maintained to capture all transactions and monitor financial activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67Implications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… the COVID-19 pandemic was short-lived, employment has yet to recover fully. During March and April 2020, nearly 2 … jobs were regained. No region of the State has returned to pre-pandemic employment levels with New York City trailing … 500,000 jobs. Economic forecasts are inherently subject to risk, but the path of the coronavirus pandemic will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-future30% New York State Initiative (2024-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately administering the 30% New York State Initiative to ensure that New York State food products are provided to children as part of their lunch meal in school, while also supporting local farmers and the local economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-24s13-response.pdfOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless … 2013 through May 30, 2017. Background Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City (City) provides temporary emergency shelter to every eligible person who requests services. DHS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesEPI - “Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York earlier than most states and forced New York’s schools to take on the extraordinary challenge of quickly shifting to remote learning formats.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorks-need-for-academic-recovery.pdfInventory Controls
To determine whether the Office of Information Technology Services has adequate controls to ensure the accuracy and completeness of inventory records, accountability for inventory transactions, and safeguarding of inventory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s17.pdfBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (2020-S-41) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has effectively addressed the findings and recommendation related to benefits advisement in the New York State Employment First Commission report.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s41-response.pdf