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Oversight of Public Water Systems
… is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people … U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the public water system (PWS) supervision program under the … includes efforts to ensure that PWSs comply with State Public Health Law and State Sanitary Code (Code) requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsCapital Program Revenue and Expenses
… three major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Annual attendance at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/14/capital-program-revenue-and-expensesMedicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… Purpose To determine if the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider and the owner’s associates inappropriately … practices connected to the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider (Provider) and extending to the owner’s family, … To determine if the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider and the owners associates inappropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… has six weeks to take appropriate action (i.e., close the bridge, repair the defect, or take alternative action to ensure the bridge is safe to use. Less serious safety defects may also … requirements for classifying, reporting and repairing bridge defects. Instead, it follows its own method but does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $75K
… the Citizens Hose Company in Shortsville, pleaded guilty to felony theft of nearly $75,000 over a four-year period. … Company,” Cirencione said. “I am pleased Ms. Havens has taken responsibility for her actions and made a significant … she had access to the company’s bank account and credit card. Investigators found she issued unauthorized checks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-75kTravel Advisory No. 4
… module in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) will be updated to make the following fields mandatory on the expense … format. Chapter XIII, Section 2 of the GFO has been updated as follows: Chapter / Section Name Description XIII.2 Employee Expense Reimbursement Policies Updated to include that SFS will prevent an employee from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/4-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax 2018S28
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… smoke detectors, dirty bathroom vents, a loaded power strip plugged into another loaded power strip, missing outlet covers, and water-damaged ceilings with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthLead Contamination of State Armories
… adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are … were built with an indoor firing range (IFR), used for training purposes. The firing of weapons inside the IFR … bones and organs. Exposure to lead is especially dangerous for young and unborn children. DMNA is the State’s executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesTitle V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up)
… Act Amendments of 1990 (Act). The purpose of the Program is to help control excessive industrial pollution by … Clean Air Compliance Act of 1993 (CACA), the Department is responsible for developing and administering this Program. … administer, and enforce the Program. The Department is required to report annually to the Executive, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balance-eightCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). DHCR is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and … by ORA’s Enforcement Unit, defined as follows: Harassment is a course of conduct intended to force a tenant out of … or engaging in baseless court proceedings. Non-compliance is when an owner fails to comply with an order by not taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… were five months when the non-functioning ERS exceeded the 10 percent “effective maintenance standard” established by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemSUNY Bulletin No. SU-385
… to an increased rate from the currently approved $5.50 per hour to the newly approved $8.00 per hour effective 12/04/2025. OSC Actions: OSC has increased the … Earnings Code PRP (Preceptor Pay Differential) to $8.00/hour effective 12/04/2025. Agency Actions: Agencies should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-385-december-2025-increase-preceptor-incentive-program-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 422.2
… Supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 422.1 Purpose: The purpose of this Bulletin is to notify agencies of the procedures to be used when requesting a direct deposit … savings account. Agencies cannot use form AC230 , Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange, to process a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/4222-revised-direct-deposit-delete-and-reversalsCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as … Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the debt … to finance the deficit is outstanding, the proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… complete report - pdf] We also released six letter reports to the following School Districts: Arlington Central School … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether school districts are adequately controlling access to their Student Grading Systems (Systems) for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation funds accumulated as of June 30, 2018. Local Finance Law … Act (Act) of 2021. At this time, the timing of receipt of funds from the Act is uncertain. Once received, the funds will come with restrictions on what they can be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing (2025M-107)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107Town of Wethersfield – Capital Project (2025M-46)
… plan for and manage the Highway Department (Department) building capital project? Audit Period January 1, 2020 – … the need for a capital project for a new Department building, including a road salt storage shed (salt shed). … Board did not properly plan for or manage the Department building capital project. Specifically, the Board did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-wethersfield-capital-project-2025m-46State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to interviews with department personnel and inspection of certain documents related to the issues identified in our … has made limited progress implementing corrective action. Of the 10 audit recommendations, one recommendation was … had reported inaccurate sales tax exemptions. Town of Stony Creek – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2022M-32) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits