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… Comptroller DiNapoli launched The Academy for New York State's Local Officials – an innovative and … Schwartz Ben Schwartz is the Chief of Policy and Research for the Division of Local Government and School … research and policy analysis efforts, as well as training for local government officials. Ben joined the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyWelcome Center and Rest Area Planning and Implementation
… Objective To determine if the Department of Transportation (Department) has a written capital plan for … through May 22, 2018. About the Program It is the mission of the Department to ensure its customers – those who live, … Projects – with Safety being the overarching theme for all of the principles. The capital program includes projects to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/20/welcome-center-and-rest-area-planning-and-implementationXI.15.A Competitive Grants Procurement Record – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for review in advance of the contracts for the program. OSC approval of … Record. Use of the Checklist will guide agencies in providing the required documentation and will assist OSC in performing a timely review of the information submitted. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi15a-competitive-grants-procurement-recordVillage of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (2022M-114)
Determine if the Village of Oyster Bay Cove (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured that claims were adequately supported, for appropriate Village purposes and audited before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/oyster-bay-cove-village-2022-114.pdfCohoes City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-107)
Determine whether the Cohoes City School District (District) maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all services provided to Medicaid eligible students with signed parental consent forms.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/cohoes-city-school-district-2022-107.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8-response.pdfReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (2021-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (Office) adequately monitors and appropriately reimburses claims for homeless shelter providers, such as Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s34-response.pdfThe Cost of Living in New York City: Housing
New York City has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities to live in globally, fueled by housing, the largest cost for most households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2024.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8)
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8.pdfSample Section 45 Document
An example of a notice for an employee to acknowledge right to NYSLRS membership pursuant to Section 45 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/emp-reporting-section-45-sample.pdfExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
We examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, in 2016 under contract L120019 with SU
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-10-30.pdfPrompt Payment Interest Report FY 2017-2018, May 2018
This report identifies the number of late payments, the number of days to process late payments, the amount of interest paid and the reasons for the delays.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2017-18.pdfUnclaimed Public Assistance
Sections 152-b and 360 of New York’s Social Services Law provide that any surplus funds remaining after the recovery of cost for public assistance and care shal
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/public-assistance.pdfLynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
Determine whether the Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) purchasing agent ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lynbrook-2022-17.pdfElectronic Debit Authorization Form (RS5542)
For NYSLRS employers to have payments automatically debited from their account. With direct debit, funds are transferred electronically and securely using the automated clearing house (ACH) system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5542.pdfTransforming the Procurement Function (2023-S-6)
To determine whether the MTA took action to comply with the Board-approved Transformation Plan, resulting in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and reduced costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s6.pdfOpinion 99-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether a city may pay for the cost of tuition incurred by the citys corporation counsel for attending a municipal law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-9Opinion 98-24
… that the "home area" of the firefighter at the time of injury is responsible for VFBL benefits (see Volunteer … Law, §30[1-6]). Thus, for example, if at the time of injury, a volunteer firefighter was a member of a fire … generally would be a fire district charge, even if the injury occurred while performing services outside the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Real Estate Portfolio
… and accuracy of annual property reports before they are published. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/real-estate-portfolioSUNY Bulletin No. SU-320
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for the new create … > Enroll In Benefits > Savings Plans). If the employee is already enrolled in a Savings Plan, a row must be added … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for the new create …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-320-updates-processing-suny-403b-roth-after-tax-deductions