Search
Growing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments Still Challenged to Keep Up with Vital Infrastructure Needs
This follow-up report expands the analysis of the previous report; updating annual local government financial data and contrasting that to the associated local
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure2014.pdfExcess Funds in Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserves (EBALR) - Report to the New York State Legislature
Excess Funds in Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserves (EBALR) - Report to the New York State Legislature
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ebalr2012.pdfNYSHIP: Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (2019-S-32)
To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid hospital claims for members who were not eligible. The audit covered the period January 1, 2014 through December...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s32.pdfUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (2013-S-82), 90-Day Response
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other se
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s82-response.pdfUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (2013-S-82)
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other se
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s82.pdfBay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)
Determine if officials approved purchases before items were ordered and if competition was sought for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/bay-shore.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… town supervisor’s family. For example, the supervisor’s wife was paid $4,186 as a town court recorder in 2013 with no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… Shirley Huntley while Wills was serving as Huntley’s chief of staff. To obtain that money, NY 4 Life signed a … The Attorney General’s Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Investigator Dominick Zarrella. Assistant Attorneys General Jerrold L. Steigman and Rachel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicTown of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… Town’s internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 33,710. The Town … Board members. The Town’s budgeted operating expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $14 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256Local Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Major Local Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments In local fiscal years ending LFY in 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 897
To provide agency procedures to process Longevity Payments and adjustments for overtime payments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/897-april-2009-50000-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 976
… Purpose To provide agency procedures to process Longevity Payments and adjustments for overtime … To provide agency procedures to process Longevity Payments and adjustments for overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/976-april-2010-50000-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonal-employeesCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years … NYCSSS is delivering the quality of services for which it was contracted. DOE currently has tools that capture … to contact potential vendors ahead of awarding a contract, it allowed only 5 business days for any interested parties to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightColesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The District does not have adequate financial policies and procedures. … and reporting were followed. In addition, the Treasurer does not reconcile the bank accounts on a monthly basis. The … their approvals to pay these claims. However, the Board does not see check images in the subsequent month to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsTown of Cato – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-141)
… adequate oversight. The lack of oversight resulted in errors and deficiencies in the Town’s accounting records remaining undetected and … These errors and deficiencies included $348,817 in receipts and $744,572 in disbursements that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/27/town-cato-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-141Newburgh Enlarged City School District – Financial Management (2025M-32)
… portion of surplus fund balance, 1 up to 4 percent of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and fluctuations in cash … was needed by appropriating fund balance to balance the budget but generally did not need the appropriations. Because … with taxpayers as they could have been during the budget process. Of the $67 million in year-end transfers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/06/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-2025m-32DiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… number of calls received by domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines statewide increased by 28% from 2015 to … be combined to derive a total statewide count. Simple Assault accounted for 80% of the reports in counties outside … violence victims are classified under different charges, Assault Third Degree & Related Offenses accounted for 40% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022SUNY Bulletin No. SU-372
… the payment, agencies are required to complete a roster identifying eligible employees who will receive an April 2025 Salary Increase. The roster must include the increased salary, the amount of the … OSC will be mailing a Request for Special Wage Payment Report to inactive individuals who are 62 or older in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-372-2025-salary-increase-state-university-new-york-sunyComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… have been issued: Department of Economic Development (DED): Review of the Local Development Corporation of … Springfield Gardens (LDC) (2015-BSE1-01) In April 2014, DED made a $16,250.00 advance payment to the LDC. Two months …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… Services (OCFS) failed to adequately oversee the use of child care stabilization grant funds received during the … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. To help child care service providers stabilize their operations and … response to the detrimental impact of the pandemic on the child care sector, federal grants provided essential funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grants