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State Contract and Payment Actions in August
… In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,555 contracts for state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustWest Colesville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2022M-45)
… Colesville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. Specifically, it did not: Have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/west-colesville-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversightSafety of Seized Dogs (2017-S-49) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s49-response.pdfTown of Southold – Financial Operations (2014M-299)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected financial operations of the Town for the period January 1 through December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/30/town-southold-financial-operations-2014m-299Town of Barton – Financial Planning (2015M-52)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s financial planning practices for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/02/town-barton-financial-planning-2015m-52Town of Berkshire – Town Clerk (2014M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was evaluate the Clerk’s financial and records management for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/07/town-berkshire-town-clerk-2014m-230Town of Franklin – Financial Operations (2014M-32)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period of January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-franklin-financial-operations-2014m-32Examination of Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefit Payments
As part of our daily audit of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance program, we examined high risk payments and payment requests DOL approved during
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-11-19.pdfThe Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: A Shrinking Investment in New York's Future, February 2014
This is the third report released by the Office of the State Comptroller on the State’s Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/transportation-highway-fund-2014.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… charges totaling $229,635 and determined the charges were for appropriate purposes; however, charges were not properly … including a variance where the reconciled bank balance for one bank account was $2.9 million less than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (Follow-Up) (2019-F-42)
To determine the extent of the implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.’s...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f42.pdfOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… by the Department as a student missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days. Student absences, attributed to … absent. Researchers have estimated that the rate of chronic absenteeism for homeless students is at least … daily attendance (ADA), which measures the average number of students who are typically present each day. However, ADA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismOversight of Complaint Activity
… utilities. In addition, the Commission oversees the siting of major utility infrastructure, ensures the safety of natural gas and liquid petroleum pipelines, and provides … industry and telecommunications service. The Department of Public Service (Department) is the operating agency for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityState Police Bulletin No. SP-35
… Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62 Payment Date The salary increase, other increases and the lump sum payment … the State and NYSPIA, provides for the following general salary increases and other payments. April 1, 2001 Salary Increase Effective 4/01/01, payable 3/29/01, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-35-april-1-2001-salary-increase-other-increases-and-lump-sum-paymentXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
This section is currently under development
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkTown 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.pdfTown of Jay - Records and Reports (2023M-22)
Determine whether the Town of Jay (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/2023/pdf/jay-town-2023-22.pdfCity of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
Determine whether the City of Hornell (City) Common Council (Council) provided sufficient oversight of the Business Improvement District (BID) to ensure it operated in accordance with the BID Plan (Plan).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hornell-2018-38.pdfMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts: Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014 (2015-S-7), 90-Day Response
The purpose of this performance audit was to determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately repo
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15s7-response_0.pdfOpinion 90-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … TOWN LAW, §181(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i),(ii)(a)(9-a): A town may not impose a special tax or other … No. 88-2, p 3; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-88, p 135), we do not believe it generally authorizes the imposition of fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39