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Join Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… auditors have diverse backgrounds and degrees. While a degree in accounting is not required , you must have … one or two years of hire. Audit experience or a master’s degree may qualify you for a more advanced position. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated … “But our auditors uncovered deleted and altered records for hundreds of vehicle and traffic fines that were paid but … deposited. This individual will now be held accountable for her actions because of the collaboration between my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … of court operations to ensure moneys are accounted for accurately. Additionally, an annual audit of the justices’ books and records was not performed for 2014. Town of Elizabethtown – Supervisor’s Records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, … minimum requirements needed to establish good practices for protecting people and property from the hazards of fire, … conditions in new and existing buildings. It also provides for safety to firefighters and other first responders during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the … portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… on a spending spree, even going as far as doubling her own salary without detection. This employee took full advantage … swiftly on our findings of wrongdoing and sought justice for taxpayers.” The misappropriation was discovered after … established an office supply credit account that was used for personal purchases; and The village board allowed Bailey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kState Agencies Bulletin No. 1297
… agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding requirements for 2014 and other related topics. Affected Employees … Administration paychecks dated January 15, 2014 Background For 2014, changes have been made to: Federal Income Tax … The Federal income tax withholding rates have changed for 2014. The new withholding tables can be found in IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1297-summary-irs-tax-related-changes-tax-year-2014City of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B24-1-10)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 5 6 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/27/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b24-1-10State Agencies Bulletin No. 2297
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for submitting the January 1, 2025, Salary Increases for Executive Law Section 169 Commissioners and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2297-january-1-2025-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersWindows Domain Administration and Management (Follow-Up)
… a year to support statewide mission-critical applications for 53 agencies, encompassing over 16 million public … State agencies secure networking and desktop support for more than 38,000 workstations on 1,600 miles of fiber. As part of its services, ITS is responsible for maintaining Active Directory domains on behalf of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/windows-domain-administration-and-management-followOswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through September 7, 2022. … and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5Churchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… should be made in the taxpayers’ best interest. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a … with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for proposals, or written and verbal quotes, a well-planned … without favoritism. Specifically, officials responsible for purchasing did not: Advertise in the District’s official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 2227
… Purpose: As we prepare for enactment of the 2024-25 NYS budget, OSC would like to … the end of June. However, although funds will be released for these agencies, direct deposit advices will not be mailed … budget is not passed or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State government is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2227-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2328
… Purpose: As we prepare for enactment of the 2025-26 NYS budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible … and release of direct deposit funds and advices should the NYS budget be late and a budget extender bill is not passed. Affected Employees: All Employees* paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2328-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Report 2021-S-32 ). About … The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, providing over 1 million members with four types … over $5.5 million in actual and potential overpayments for physician-administered drugs: $4,019,329 was paid under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/21/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… to commit financial crimes will be held responsible for their actions,” Pearson said. “I would like to personally … a clear-cut example of an individual using their position for their own personal benefit,” James said. “I applaud the … Volunteer Ambulance Corp. company accounts purportedly for personal and sick leave accruals to which she was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… the New York State Police, she is being held accountable for her crime. My office will continue to partner with law … Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond reprehensible and … at the State Comptroller’s Office and State Police, for working diligently with my office to bring justice and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionHomeland Security Grant Program – Federal Funding and New York
… to New York City The City’s latest projections (January 2025) include $261 million of HSGP funds for fiscal year (FY) 2025, with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) … grants for security/counter-terrorism activities in FY 2025. About 85 percent of funds are from UASI, the primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/homeland-security-grant-programJoin Our Team as a State Program Examiner!
… Effectuate Positive Change for New Yorkers Auditing is the heart of our work at the … ambition and ability to lead others, and annual salary increases. New examiners receive salary increases after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/sgaOversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee (Follow-up)
… of Social Services (DSS), is the agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City (City) and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committee-follow