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Oversight of Public Water Systems
… Water Act (SDWA). Under SDWA, the EPA sets national limits on contaminant levels – referred to as Maximum Contaminant … provided they are at least as stringent as the EPA’s. In New York, the Department oversees the delivery of drinking … to ensure that PWSs comply with State Public Health Law and State Sanitary Code (Code) requirements as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsRiverhead Central School District – Financial Operations (2025M-64)
… enable them to monitor financial operations? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – April 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area … November 2022 meeting, three months later. While all 141 bank transfers totaling $127 million we reviewed were between District bank accounts, none of the transfers were reviewed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/riverhead-central-school-district-financial-operations-2025m-64Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-357
… apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2025 calendar year for employees who were in a status of Active or … the deficiency will automatically be recovered through payroll deduction should the employee later return to the payroll. Agency Actions: Agencies must notify affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-357-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After reaching out … Long Island 2,565 $598,748 Niagara Frontier 508 $167,774 New York City 3,357 $2,628,117 Thousand Islands-Seaway 240 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … overtime. There was no documented pre-approval for any of the overtime reviewed and all overtime was approved after the overtime was worked. Catskill Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program
To determine whether the New York State Office for the Agings LongTerm Care Ombudsman Program is carrying out its responsibilities under
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/long-term-care-ombudsman-programDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… in public funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized checks to himself and his personal business, and making … the Le Roy Fire Department revealed Snow wrote $7,866 in checks from department accounts to himself, another $6,925 to … $13,761 in electronic transfers to a credit card company; checks totaling $10,197 that were payable to Snow; checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… have been issued: Department of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring (2015-F-10) An audit report issued in … of both existing and new establishments preparing food prior to obtaining the required inspection. In addition, … initial report, notified hospitals of the correct way to bill inpatient claims, and modified its contractor’s sampling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsGenesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Genesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. (Department) … Period January 1, 2023 – September 22, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer must properly … ensure statutory compliance, financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… Lakes and Mohawk Valley regions were the two regions without a village in fiscal stress; Long Island has seen the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… duties among staff, such as approval, verification and payment of claims. Never allow anyone to review and approve … for recouping inappropriate charges. Don’t use automatic payment deductions to pay credit card bills. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… within your budget. By developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid … versus acquiring new assets; Develop a structured approach for making decisions to fund capital assets; Identify which … think about these questions: Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Berne , Town of Broadalbin , Lakeview Public … North Syracuse , Town of Thurston , Town of Willsboro and the York Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Forms and Publications
… Wire Extension Request Form Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds OFAC Blocked Accounts - reference section on … Delivery Instructions Verification and Checklist for Unclaimed Property (AC 2709) Waiver Request Form Collateral … Sample Letter of Authorization and Fee Agreement Office of Unclaimed Funds Annual Report SFY 2024-25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/forms-and-publicationsDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Beginning in September, fees in New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college … Beginning in September fees in New Yorks 529 College Savings Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1179
… Purpose To inform agencies of the procedures for the payment of Location Pay, Location Pay Mid-Hudson, Inconvenience Pay … criteria in M/C Bargaining Unit 06 Background Chapter 214 of the Laws of 2009 amended Chapter 10 of the Laws of 2008 to … To inform agencies of the procedures for the payment of Location Pay Location …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1179-location-pay-location-pay-mid-hudson-and-inconvenience-pay-seasonalXI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contract is one awarded with the intention that it will be used by more than one agency. Multi-agency contracts are distinct from and not to be confused with centralized contracts for commodities and … contract funds reservation policy, pre-encumbrance may be required in an amount sufficient to cover expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsPlattekill Library – Budgeting Practices (2017M-95)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Library’s revenue … Plattekill Library is a public library located in the Town of Plattekill in Ulster County. The Library, which provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/08/plattekill-library-budgeting-practices-2017m-95Vendor File Advisory No. 4
… New York State agencies are responsible for or can assist with two critical registration processes that if done timely … First, as soon as your agency has decided to do business with a vendor, begin the vendor add process. This will allow … X, Section 3 - Vendor Registration and Vendor Self-Service Login Guide . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/4-prompt-vendor-registrationState Agencies Bulletin No. 610
… To notify agencies of the new Report of Check Exchange form ( AC 1476-P ) for payroll transactions. Affected … Immediately OSC Actions The Report of Check Exchange form ( AC 1476-P ) has been revised to accommodate additional … of the recipient(s) which will be used for mailing Form 1099-MISC if applicable. Note: This form ( AC 1476-P ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/610-new-report-check-exchange-form-oscs-bureau-state-payroll-services