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Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (2021-S-39)
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and oversight to ensure that water system operators have completed and submitted updated emergency response plans timely, including vulnerability assessments, to the Department as required; and to determine ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s39.pdfNYC Health + Hospitals Check-Up: The Impact of COVID-19
NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest municipal public health system in the country and New York City’s largest provider of care to Medicaid patients, mental health patients, and uninsured patients, serving more than 1 million New Yorkers within the five boroughs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2022.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting - School Districts
This session will provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/tax-cap-school-districts-2-9-23.pdfMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding (2023-S-5)
To determine whether the Metro-North Railroad performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to mitigate their effects; and whether it tested and updated the plans and inspected/maintained the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s5.pdfOpinion 88-36
… The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or … loss is caused entirely by misconduct of deputy sheriff or other employee of sheriff's department. Deputy sheriff or … 492, 14 NE2d 805; Tillinghast v Merrill , 151 NY 135, 45 NE 375). This rule of strict liability for public funds is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36Opinion 2011-1
… for membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System. For the reasons set forth below, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1639
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change to the process for reissuing New York State … to the employee’s attention at the agency address listed in the Location panel in PayServ. The Payee Reference/Invoice … to the Division of Treasury for processing. Receive and distribute reissued checks to employees. Maintain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1639-reissuance-state-payroll-checksCortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)
… was to examine internal controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through November 8, 2013. Background The Cortlandville Fire Department is located … The board did not audit receipts and disbursements, bank statements and other financial records as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… grand larceny for pocketing over $35,000 in public funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. "Ms. Hart tried to … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementHughsonville Fire Company – Financial Activities (2014M-201)
… Board’s oversight over the Company’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … Fire District. Gross receipts and disbursements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 totaled $60,520 … Board has not developed adequate policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services, credit card use, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/02/hughsonville-fire-company-financial-activities-2014m-201Village of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… if the Village’s water system was operating effectively for the period June 1, 2013 through October 24, 2014. … is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. For the 2014-15 fiscal year, general fund appropriations … billed and were unaware of the extent of unaccounted-for water. Village officials have not estimated what part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362XIV.13.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… 30 days of the Merchandise/Invoice Received (MIR) date for most vendors, 15 days for qualified Small Business Vendors). When the State fails … XII, Section 5.I - Prompt Payment Interest Calculations for more details. If a voucher payment is submitted that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13a-overviewAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… inspection penalties may be waived, and implemented a new system that automatically issues inspection fee overdue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims (Report 2011-S-43). Background In 2008, changes to the State’s Public Health Law required a new Medicaid outpatient payment methodology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/medicaid-program-overpayments-ambulatory-patient-group-claims-followNon-Emergency Patient Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… Background The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) is the largest municipal hospital and … be authorized in advance by the patient's physician. The Corporation paid $2.7 million for non-emergency patient … Interest New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation: Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/non-emergency-patient-transportation-services-followXII.6.L Replenishing an Advance Account – XII. Expenditures
… This Vendor ID starts with “041.” To find the Vendor ID for a specific account, use the “Find an Existing Value” … - Agency Payment Preparation and Submittal of this Chapter for instructions on how to submit a regular voucher. Business … that it spent the monies on in order to record spending for the items in question. For example, if the Business Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6l-replenishing-advance-accountState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA Financial Plan
… aid is exhausted. “The gaps that will be laid bare in 2026, expected to exceed $2 billion according to today’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mta-financial-planResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… ), which was issued on June 9, 2017, examined whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the New York State … (SLA) had effectively addressed noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City (NYC). The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-followTown of Catskill – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-165)
… and procedures establishing a framework for an effective system of internal controls. Ensure that the incompatible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-catskill-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2014m-16515-Day Prompt Payments for Small Businesses
… complete a few simple steps in our Vendor Self Service Portal: Sign up to receive payments electronically – Once you … payment. To certify: Log in to the Vendor Self-Service Portal Select the “Self-certify as a NYS Prompt Pay Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/15-day-prompt-payments-small-businesses