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Internal Controls Over the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s Federally Funded Programs

… of fulfilling this mission, New York State developed the NY Rising Housing Recovery Programs (NY Rising), along with … rebuild. Sandy – recognized as one of the most destructive storms in recorded U.S. history – hit New York in October … for Sandy, $71.6 million for Irene and Lee, and $35.8 million in National Disaster Resilience Grant funding. GOSR …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/internal-controls-over-governors-office-storm-recoverys-federally-funded-programs

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits

… and school audits were issued. City of Dunkirk – Budget Review (Chautauqua County) The lack of complete, … and expenditure projections. The city’s most recent Annual Financial Report (AFR) was submitted to the Office of … 2025. The external auditor’s findings reported in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 financial statements further support …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1472

… for the pay period being processed Goal Amount: Carried forward from previous row Earnings: The difference between … has been returned and is undeliverable, the agency should forward the check to the NYS Department of Tax and Finance, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1472-repayment-new-york-state-correctional-officers-police-benevolent

Power of Attorney

… (POA) document allows someone else, referred to as the “agent,” (for example, a trusted friend or family member) to … but keep in mind that it is not necessary to wait until an emergency occurs to file your NYSLRS POA form. Under … and phone number. In addition, your agent will be able to: Find out your account balances; Take a loan; Obtain copies of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorney

State Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations

… of Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations … of Health DOH needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violations

Opinion 90-49

… commissioner who does not work a full day is entitled only to a proportionate share of the per diem allowance … however, that "since the services to the district involved only a telephone call which, presumably, did not require a … statutory language meant that supervisors were entitled only to a pro rated per diem for anything less than a full …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49

State Agencies Bulletin No. 648-A

… following titles: Correction Officer Correction Officer Spanish Language Correction Officer Trainee* Correction Officer Trainee Spanish Language* Correction Sergeant Community Correctional … award. Correction Officers, Correction Officers Spanish Language, Correction Sergeants and Community …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/648-cash-advance-payment-eligible-employees-represented-nyscopba-bu01

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… sewer revenue was overstated by $152,023 as of Dec. 31, 2022. Village of Hunter – Financial Operations (Greene … of the clerk-treasurer’s payroll, or; perform required annual audits of the clerk-treasurer’s reports and records. … totaling $19,932. Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (Suffolk County) Auditors found that the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. … and plans to contribute toward EO 88 and complied with the guidelines. However, OGS relied on one project to provide the majority of its energy savings. This project has met …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0

State Agencies Bulletin No. 703-A

… work the day shift are not entitled to Inconvenience Pay. All employees who are full-time or on a paid leave of absence are eligible to receive … on the new rates listed above. Inconvenience Pay Partial is any combination of evening, night and/or day shifts, and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/730-payment-dates-inconvenience-pay-employees-represented-nyscopba

Review of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)

… of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC) under contract M050231 were for appropriate expenses. Background On … 9, 2014, the LDC claimed the remaining $48,750.00 of the contract amount. To receive the second claim, the LDC needed … the entire $65,000.00 in expenses was incurred during the contract period for work relevant to the contract objectives, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldc

Gouverneur Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2023M-34)

… As a result, the District did not receive about $68,200 for reimbursements to which it was entitled. Although the … services to 27 students who were eligible for Medicaid during the 2021-22 fiscal year, officials did not file for reimbursements because a District-prepared cost-benefit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/gouverneur-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2023m-34

Wyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)

… into a 17.5 year lease for office space with a private developer. The procurement policy does not provide clear …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94

City of Albany – Payroll (2015M-110)

… 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Background The City of Albany is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 99,000. … City of Albany Payroll 2015M110 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/09/16/city-albany-payroll-2015m-110

Williamson Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-55)

… School District is located in the Towns of Ontario, Marion, Sodus and Williamson in Wayne County. The District, which operates three schools with …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/williamson-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services

Oriskany Central School District – Procurement (2017M-87)

… audit was to determine whether the procurement of goods and services was appropriate and was compliant with competitive bid statutes and District policies for the period July 1, 2015 through …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/28/oriskany-central-school-district-procurement-2017m-87

Westhill Central School District – Procurement (2016M-182)

… audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing practices for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $35.3 … a purchasing policy, the policy did not include guidance for procuring professional services. Although District …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/westhill-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-182

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