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DiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… clients in NYC drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according to an audit released today by New York … of driver incidents, which include suspended and expired licenses. Of 282 employees reviewed, 50 had their license … OPWDD vehicles assigned to transport clients while their licenses were suspended. These drivers had 15 total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Rosh Hashanah
… made the following statement on the eve of Rosh Hashanah: “Tonight marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-rosh-hashanahPittsford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-129)
… 63 employees we tested. However officials did not ensure: Payroll certifications were completed in a timely manner. Payroll process inefficiencies were identified and corrected. … and processing of direct deposits. Routinely review the payroll process for efficiency improvement opportunities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/pittsford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-129Administration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… To determine whether the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) properly awarded, extended, and renewed … with vendors. We also assessed the adequacy of ACS's monitoring of contractor services. The audit covered the … in a timely manner and document the justification for extending or renewing contracts with vendors with a history …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsIslip Union Free School District – Payroll (2017M-291)
… whether District officials paid employee salaries and wages accurately for the period July 1, 2016 through July … with officials, District officials accurately calculated and paid gross salaries and wages. Key Recommendations There were no written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2017m-291Albany City School District – Payroll (2017M-97)
… period July 1, 2015 through March 31, 2017. Background The Albany City School District is located in the City of Albany in Albany County. The District, which is governed by a … Albany City School District Payroll 2017M97 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/08/18/albany-city-school-district-payroll-2017m-97The Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… city than moved to it, which mostly offset any gains from international migration to the city. When the pandemic hit, … a net loss of 313,358 people. Decline and Rebound of International Immigration More than 1-in-3 New Yorkers … and other city neighborhoods. From 2017 through 2021, international migration into the city fell sharply due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityMandatory Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… Reports will need to be submitted using Retirement Online for all unreported service and salary from the date of … your employee only has one year to do so. The election forms for both the 25-year and 20-year retirement plans are … available in the Special Retirement Plans section of our Forms page . To choose a different special plan, a member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/mandatory-membershipNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… national level, the more prolonged impact of the pandemic on employment in New York City warrants further analysis and … about the City’s labor force and aim to shed light on why the employment situation in the City continues to lag … market outcomes, the pandemic placed an outsized strain on parents of school-age children, particularly young …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… About the Program The Commission regulates all aspects of gaming activity in New York and is responsible for overseeing three types of casinos in the State: commercial, video lottery terminal … and VLT casinos are required to remit a percentage of their gaming revenues to the State, and tribe/nation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collectionsGreat River Fire District – Treasurer Reports (2025M-125)
… Commissioners (Board) with complete and accurate financial reports? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 … to provide a board of fire commissioners with adequate reports for informed decision-making, legal compliance and accountability. These reports are essential for a board to monitor the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/27/great-river-fire-district-treasurer-reports-2025m-125Pension Payment Calendar
… directly into your bank account on the last business day of each month and available to you immediately. Keep your … check will be mailed on the second-to-last business day of each month. If you have not received your pension … or mailed monthly direct deposits are on the last business day of each month and checks are mailed on the secondtolast …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/pension-payment-calendarDisposal of Electronic Devices
… State information must be encrypted. One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic … Agencies may dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this service for … (laptops, desktop computers, tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal through OGS' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesTown of Johnsburg – Management Oversight and Online Banking (2013M-6)
… to evaluate the Town’s oversight of financial activities and internal controls over online banking for the period … The Town of Johnsburg is located in Warren County and is governed by a Town Board which comprises an elected Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and four elected councilpersons. The 2012 budget for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/town-johnsburg-management-oversight-and-online-banking-2013m-6Opinion 90-38
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Seasonal Limited Use Highway (effect of subsequent construction of residence on) HIGHWAY LAW, §205-a: The status of a highway as a seasonal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Opinion 96-21
… by beach erosion control district) TOWN LAW, §§198(10-a), 202-b(2): A town board, pursuant to Town Law, §202-a, may authorize the replenishment of sand and the … to your letter asking whether the procedures of Town Law, §202-b may be used to authorize the replenishment of sand and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Opinion 98-21
… in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for emergency ambulance service) -- Fire … in which district may contract for provision of) -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract for emergency ambulance … COOPERATION -- Ambulance Service (joint contract by town and fire district) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Town of Ridgeway – Health Insurance Benefits (2025M-95)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Ridgeway (Town) Town Board (Board) authorize and monitor … that an active or former official contribute to the cost of these benefits, and the length of time eligible individuals are entitled to receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/13/town-ridgeway-health-insurance-benefits-2025m-95Opinion 91-26
… to prepare plans and designs for the construction of a new library building. You have informed us that both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… Essex County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) Board of Directors (Board) properly approve and monitor projects … development agencies (IDAs) are established by special act of the State Legislature to advance the job opportunities, … economic welfare, health and general prosperity of the people of New York State. IDAs provide financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024m