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A Review of NYC Capital Project Delivery
The majority of New York City’s capital projects are over their initial budgets and behind schedule, suggesting better monitoring and reporting could lead to adjustments to improve capital project delivery.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-1-2025.pdfApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52-response.pdfOversight of Kendra's Law (2022-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to provide reasonable assurance that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s43-response.pdfCity of Rensselaer - Accounting Records and Reports (2023M-26)
Determine whether City of Rensselaer (City) officials maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Common Council (Council) to effectively manage financial operations and capital projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/rensselaer-city-2023-26.pdfTown of Keene - Records and Reports (2024M-27)
Determine whether the Town of Keene (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/keene-town-2024-27.pdfApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52)
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52.pdfManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (2020-S-59) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) effectively identified poor housing conditions for residents with asthma and worked with Local Health Departments (LHDs) to ensure home visits were prioritized.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s59-response.pdfAll My Children Day Care — Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-3) 180-Day Response
Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s3-response.pdfManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (2020-S-59)
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) effectively identified poor housing conditions for residents with asthma and worked with Local Health Departments (LHDs) to ensure home visits were prioritized.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s59.pdfInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2018-S-66) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets are appropriately managed and safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s66-response1.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfMedicaid Cap Legislation
A new law was enacted (Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2005) to “cap” county Medicaid costs at calendar 2005 levels and limit growth rates to 3.5 percent in 2006 and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/medicaidcap_1.pdfCorporate Claim Error or Reimbursement Application
In consideration of the payment of this claim, I/we will reimburse to the Office of the State Comptroller and the State of New York the amount due to any additi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/corporate-claim-error-reimbursement-application.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-164
… payments are processed through the NYS payroll system in order to provide for the appropriate reporting and tax … for the student which must be signed over to the campus in order to offset the balance on their student account. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-164-new-deduction-code-424-suny-nra-scholarship-paymentsSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
Determine whether the school districts (Districts) used resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/mental-health-training-component-of-the-new-york-state-save-act-2022-ms-1.pdfTupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
Determine whether complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports were maintained to allow Tupper Lake Central School District (District) officials to effectively manage the District’s financial operations and capital projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/tupper-lake-2021-14.pdfLead Contamination of State Armories (2019-S-50) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are detected.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s50-response.pdfResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come.