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Sylvan Beach Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-76)
… controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that District moneys … are safeguarded. Background The Sylvan Beach Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/07/sylvan-beach-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCarthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… 2013. Background The Carthage-Wilna Fire District, located in Jefferson County, is a district corporation of the State, … the Board, the annual financial report is filed with OSC in a timely manner, and the Secretary-Treasurer’s records are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1011
… Re -issued Form W-2 Request for _____ (employees last name) in the subject line. Please provide the following … information with each request: The year requested Employee Name Last 4 digits of SSN Agency code Agencies will continue … Postal Service, to agencies on a weekly basis. Due to the high volume of requests, please expect a 10 – 15 day turn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1011-new-procedures-replacing-2007-2008-prior-year-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxContract Advisory No. 23
… : Reminder to State agencies to maintain the accuracy of Authorized Signature Forms ( AC 1782-S ) Guidance : As … XI, Section 2.K. - Authorized Signatures , the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC) uses the Authorized Signature Form ( AC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/23-authorized-signature-form-ac-1782-sCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues
… Department of Transportation is collecting all lease and permit revenues it is owed. The audit covers the period … use continuously. Interested parties can pay a fee for a permit to use such land temporarily. The Department is responsible for billing permit holders and collecting the amount due. As of May 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/collection-lease-and-permit-revenuesIX.11.B Federal Program Information Act of 1977 (As Amended) – IX. Federal Grants
… This Act provides for the efficient and regular distribution of information of federal domestic assistance programs and directs the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to … This Act provides for the distribution of information of federal domestic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11b-federal-program-information-act-1977-amendedTown of Potsdam – Justice Court (2014M-014)
… and traffic, criminal, civil and small claims cases brought before it. The Town Justices’ (Justices’) principle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/10/town-potsdam-justice-court-2014m-014DiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s large budget gaps are coming into greater focus as ridership … not recovered nearly as well as the MTA had anticipated, large budget gaps exist without the use of federal funding. … covered 51.1% of MTA’s overall operating costs (52.8% for NYC Transit). As of May 2022, fares covered just 31.9% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lee (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively … general and highway funds had a total of $8.3 million in fund balance as of December 31, 2024 ($8 million in the … The Board did not effectively manage the general and highway fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63Montrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… claims included purchases totaling $484 made through an online payment system and at a local coffee chain. Although … A credit card claim that included a $288 purchase from an online data backup services vendor that may have been a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53State Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… time entry transactions for taxable Non-Cash Merit Awards. Affected Employees M/C employees who receive Non-Cash Merit Awards that meet the following conditions: All "cash equivalent" non-cash merit awards, such as gift certificates and bus or subway tokens. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) is selecting feasible projects to provide … receiving financial assistance. From the inception of the program in 1983 through State Fiscal Year 2015-16, the State … To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program is selecting feasible projects to provide permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenanceDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced … act with honesty and integrity. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police for their … Thomas P DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageCompliance With Navigation Law
… ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters in accordance with New York State Navigation Law (Navigation … fatalities, and injuries by waterway for the year. In tandem with data from past years, Parks uses the … and inform the public about recreational boating activity in the State. Key Findings We found Parks has developed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers
… Medicaid program by January 1, 2018 (with the exception of certain provider types). Through the screening and … care services and payments to providers. Key Findings Our audit found DOH does not monitor encounter claims to … (such as notification of providers who are not enrolled), our audit found weaknesses in these controls. These problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/04/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-unenrolled-providersCentral Islip Union Free School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-170)
… $114,333 without documentation to support that the prices charged were accurate. Key Recommendation Ensure prices paid are in accordance with quotes, bids or contracts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/central-islip-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-170Other Bulletin No. 47
… 2019 SCF CSEA LLS payment Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit 97 in the State University Construction Fund with an increment … provides for payment of the 2019-2020 Longevity Payment in April 2019 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the NEW …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-47-april-2019-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilOther Bulletin No. 54
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the State University … State University Construction Fund with an increment code of 1976-2015 who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. … Fund’s Board Resolution 2017-12 authorizes the Memorandum of Agreement between the State University Construction Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-54-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilOther Bulletin No. 54.1
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin Other-54 Purpose The purpose of this … addition, if the employee has any subsequent time off the payroll, the increment code must be evaluated and if an … list on 03/31/2020 becomes eligible if they return to the payroll or are appointed to an eligible position between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-541-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilChild Care Stabilization Grants
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has established and … controls to enable it to oversee and monitor child care stabilization grantees to ensure proper use of child care stabilization grant funds; and to determine … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has established and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grants