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DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… Square, for conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with a kickback scheme involving HUFSD … Dinkins. “It’s alleged this duo conspired together in this fraud scheme where Gardner procured millions of dollars in … 20 years’ imprisonment for the conspiracy to commit wire fraud charge. The charges in the indictment are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeXVI.4 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… This section outlines policies for selected specialized areas that apply to agencies in the State reporting entity, accountability for some of which is solely or largely the responsibility of … This section outlines policies for selected specialized areas that apply to agencies in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4-overviewDiNapoli Announces Staff Appointments
… in Scotia. Please email [email protected] for photos of staff. Find out how your government money is spent at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-staff-appointmentsOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… Procedure Manual, conduct regular fire safety inspections, have an emergency plan, maintain sanitary conditions, and … were completed and documented as required or were done within the required time frames, creating the risk of … facilities. Further, these assessments and screenings can be vital because youth entering juvenile justice programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2272
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change to the AC230 processing … Background: Form AC230, Worksheet for Paycheck Reversal, is used to return salary checks for a full or partial refund … of Form AC230, OSC has no proof that the employee is not entitled to the funds. To ensure that OSC does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2272-process-changes-form-ac230-report-check-returned-refund-or-exchangeDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account
… an Arizona address, a treadmill mat, a cooking apron, and toys) totaling $2,512 and restaurant payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellXI.2.C Contract Funds Reservation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… set aside or reserve all or a portion of an appropriation for payment of future expenses, such as payments for capital construction, monthly lease or maintenance … Appropriations are reserved to ensure their availability for payment of specified expenses. Once funds are reserved, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2c-contract-funds-reservation-overviewOtsego County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-4)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2023 through July … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to a county treasurer for safekeeping. … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/05/otsego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-4New York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 directed the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to conduct a study to understand the amount … Survey 1-year estimates. 10 New York State Senate, Senate Bill S531B, 2021-2022 Legislative Session, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsTracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in New York City
Domestic visitors reached 50.6 million in 2023, up 7 percent from 2022 but still down 4.7 percent from 2019. Domestic visitors that travel for leisure have driven the overall return of visitors to New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-04-2025.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2022
New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget is projected to rise to $109.4, after transfers, but City finances could come under pressure amid a slowing economic recovery and an increase in demand for City services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-14-2023.pdfCollege Readiness (2021-N-1)
To determine whether DOE is adequately preparing students for post-secondary institutions. Our audit covered the period from September 2015 through March 2022 and included students who were expected to graduate high school by August 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n1.pdfDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
Determine whether the Smithtown Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes, and properly audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/smithtown-central-2021-25.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48.pdfSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/slate-hill-fire-district-2021-105.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48) 180-Day Response
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48-response.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdf