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Lead 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-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of Chazy … Accruals (Tompkins County) The current employee handbook is deficient regarding the accrual of vacation time and could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… followed by the State Police at 44.2%. Pay per overtime hour averaged $61.41. This rate is almost one-third higher … the highest average hourly rate, at $85.23 per overtime hour. OMH paid the next highest, at $71.30, followed by … $67.98. The latter two agencies’ overtime pay per overtime hour went up over 61% and 51% respectively in 2022 compared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highState Police Bulletin No. SP-209
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of State Police instructions for … (OSC) has created the following new Additional Pay code to pay the new bi-weekly 8 Year Seniority Payment: Bargaining … Amount S08 Seniority Pay 8 Year $1,200 Agency Actions To pay the new State Police bi-weekly, 8 Year Seniority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-209-new-state-police-8-year-seniority-payment-investigators-and-seniorDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26. Employers’ average contribution rates will increase from … for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is made up of these two systems, which pay service and … actuarial assumptions recommended by NYSLRS’s actuary, who is required to review the actuarial assumptions and issue an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26DiNapoli Commends Legislature for Passing Bill to Modernize Banking Development District Program and Expand Access to Capital in Underserved Communities
… Governor Hochul to sign it into law.” “This legislation is a major step forward in expanding economic opportunity for … reliable, and community‑centered banking.” "If a program is meant to uplift underserved communities, it can only do so … and credit union branches across the state where there is a demonstrated need for banking services and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-commends-legislature-passing-bill-modernize-banking-development-district-program-and-expand