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Internal Controls for Tax Collection Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we discuss internal controls over the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting responsibilities for tax collection in Towns and Villages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/internal-controls-for-tax-collection-11-10-2021.pdfEcoNews Spring 2021
This edition of EcoNews provides more detail on our work at the Fund to address the investment risks posed by climate change and to take advantage of opportunities to invest in climate solutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-spring-2021.pdfCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up) (2020-F-24) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2018-S-50).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f24-response.pdfAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up) (2020-F-19) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to implement the recommendations contained in our prior audit report, Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Report 2016-S-46).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f19-response.pdfTown of Wappinger – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-130)
Determine whether Town of Wappinger (Town) officials developed adequate controls to ensure Recreation Department (Department) cash collected is accurately recorded and deposited timely and intact (in the same amount and form as received).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/wappinger-2020-130.pdfAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System (2019-S-14)
To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contract Evaluation review process and taking action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s14.pdfCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up) (2020-F-23) 30-day response
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2016-S-41).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f23-response.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up) (2020-F-23)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2016-S-41).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f23.pdfDiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… The former owner of a Queens-based special education provider, who … The former owner of a Queensbased special education provider who pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraudState Agencies Bulletin No. 2275
… name and Social Security Number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement applies to resident and … the right to pass along any penalties imposed by the IRS to any State Agency that is responsible for the … (4) calendar years in the event of an OSC review and/or IRS audit. If an agency determines the employee has recently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2275-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedOversight of the Nourish New York Program (Follow-Up)
… where AGM and DOH could strengthen controls to ensure only eligible products and expenses are funded by Nourish NY. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-nourish-new-york-program-followDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Updated Projections Through the First Half of the Year
… the midyear, personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $26 billion and were $49 million below DOB’s updated financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-updated-projections-through-first-half-yearDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… to $594 million, a decrease of nearly 11%. In SFY 2020-21, only 17 cents of every dollar spent from DHBTF supported a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street’s 2021 Bonuses Set a New Record
… private sector wages in New York City, despite comprising only 5% of private sector employment. DiNapoli estimates that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2021-bonuses-set-new-recordXI-A.8 Payment Tolerances – XI-A. Purchasing
… the price on the related PO, even if the price varied by only ten cents, the voucher would fail matching. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a8-payment-tolerancesXI.4 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Although grant contracts are not specifically defined in legislation, they are typically referred to as “program” … Although grant contracts are not specifically defined in legislation they are typically referred to as program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4-overviewAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate persons … Bridge and Highway Safety Program, the Compulsory Insurance Services Program, and the Accident Prevention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… interest in the contracts between the District and his snow plowing business. Contrary to New York State Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151State Agencies Bulletin No. 1857
… appear on the Control-D Report NPAY752 (Social Security Number Verification Report) are affected. Background Pursuant … changed his or her name and has not yet obtained a new card from the SSA, provide the employee with Form SS-5 for … and submission to the SSA. Verify that the Social Security card presented by the employee is the most recent card issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1857-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2413
… Pay record using Earnings Code Qxx was created for only this overpayment and the Earnings field was blank, the … using Earnings Code OVH and the Goal Amount included only this overpayment, indicate that the Earnings Code OVH … using Earnings Code OVH and the Goal Amount included only the overpayment amount applicable to this determination, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2413-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpayments