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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1718
… is defined as parking provided to an employee on or near the business premises of the employer or on or near a location from which the employee commutes to work. It does not include parking at or near the employee’s home. Parking is provided by an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1718-qualified-parking-benefitsOlcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, … 2012, through March 12, 2013. Background The Olcott Fire Company, Inc. is an all volunteer organization which provides … payments are for appropriate Company expenditures. Consult legal counsel to determine if the Company should seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… the internal controls over travel and conference costs for the period January 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The District’s expenditures for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011 were … The Board did not ensure that the District only paid for actual District expenses, necessarily incurred on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145Examination of Official Station Designation
… designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014. Background According to the … than any other work location). Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience … designation of the official station for the employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014 was not made in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationHealth Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… the procurement policy. Both policy documents were silent on other key provisions such as when written contracts are … Business Office, School officials continue to rely on certain service providers to obtain bids or quotes and … cost of services to be provided to the School. Do not rely on outside service providers for selecting vendors on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211Opinion 95-5
… equipment and costs necessarily incidental thereto, then that proportionate amount of the debt service on those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
Albert Melin the former treasurer of the Patterson Fire Department in Patterson PFD New York pled guilty today to wire fraud and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement of more than $11 million from the PFD
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisWall Street Profits Up in 2016
… line on compensation. The jump in profitability is good news since the industry generates a significant amount of tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016DiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… added to FY 2025 and another $3.1 billion is forecast for FY 2026. The city’s revenue estimates align with collection … funded nearly $2.7 billion in other new needs in FY 2026, much of which went towards discretionary spending … choices. The city anticipates a balanced budget in FY 2026 and gaps of $4.6 billion in FY 2027, $5.8 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… of New York City: Barker Terrace (Westchester), Executive House (Albany), Seneca Towers (Monroe), Sunnyside Manor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Renewal, administers the Rural Rental Assistance Program in partnership with the United States Department of … the correct number of units and that units and projects were maintained properly by project owners, but found … establishes proof of residency requirements for students charged the in-state tuition rate. A prior audit, issued in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… with public safety, although Individual 1 had no prior law enforcement experience. Additionally, and during the … that money for personal expenses, such as rent for his family residence, car loans, and a payment for three … to the NYSBOE, he also falsely disclosed meals during a family vacation as campaign expenses. That includes a family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS): Oversight of … from the plans. New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Controls Over Payments for … with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. BANY is reimbursed for these services through rates set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… often not prepared. In addition, the MTA did not have a requirement to periodically assess whether existing personal … to help reduce costs. We also found that there was no requirement that the operating unit requesting the services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followBornhava – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Bornhava on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs, that Bornhava reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/bornhava-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… The SCO Family of Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day … The SCO Family of Services SCO a provider of extended school day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsOpinion 91-28
… SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Fund (use of profits for general village purposes) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §94: A … use profits resulting from operation of a water utility for general village purposes. You ask whether a village board … may use surplus moneys in the village's water fund for sewer or other general village purposes. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28Metro Therapy, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… community centers. Pursuant to State Education Law, special education providers (including Metro Therapy) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/metro-therapy-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… discretionary spending complied with its guidelines and was reasonable, adequately supported, and properly approved. Our audit period was April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (Authority) was created by an Act of the New York State Legislature in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingAlbany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… of the School’s compact contract with the Brighter Choice Foundation (Foundation) for the period July 1, 2011 through … $32,218 to become a member of the charter school network and receive services stated in the compact. We reviewed the compact document and did not identify a specific declaration made by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013m