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Controls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… agency expenses, and also affect the safety of persons in the care of the State. Outside New York City, nine … license has been revoked or suspended, OPWDD has processes in place that, if properly followed, reasonably ensure the … OPWDD vehicles. However, OPWDD does not have controls in place to educate or improve driving skills for employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… information, and notifies Empire of any changes in a member’s status. Many contracts that Empire negotiates … due to delays by Civil Service, HBAs, and members. In one example, Empire paid $186,000 in ineligible claims because it took more than eight years to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… wages citywide, and contributed $55 billion in taxable sales to the City’s economy. Taxable sales in retail trade declined by nearly one-third from March … retailers, have experienced the most growth in taxable sales of any subsector during the pandemic. Nonstore …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Other Bulletin No. 83
… Construction Fund instructions for processing the April 2025 SCF M/C Performance Advances. Affected Employees: … for payment of performance advances effective April 1, 2025, to eligible M/C employees based on the April 2024 … (currently in effect). Effective Dates: The April 2025 SCF M/C Performance Advances should be processed using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-83-april-2025-state-university-construction-fund-scfNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… operation of the corrections system in New York State is critically important to protecting public safety, … 50 years old comprised 24.3 percent of the State’s total prison population in March 2021, compared to 12.0 percent in … 2021. When it takes effect in March 2022, this legislation is intended to focus DOCCS resources on “substantive parole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingState Agencies Bulletin No. 882
… move to a graded position in any bargaining unit effective on or after April 11, 2008 Background Pursuant to Chapter 114 … position. New Method of Calculation Determine Type of Appointment (Promotion, Demotion, Lateral) Agencies must use … the move to the graded position to determine the type of appointment. If the position is: Annual N/S Equated to Grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/882-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-public-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2232
… Pay, Leave of Absence, Terminated, Retired or Deceased at time of payment. Are enrolled in the NYSHIP Dental Plan … (Institution Lag) OR Be expected to be employed for at least six (6) months. The following employees are NOT … NHRP738 whether their employment is expected to last at least six (6) months. If the employee has been employed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2232-public-employees-federation-pef-2024-dental-stipendRotterdam 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 … Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe District Board of Fire Commissioners Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107Vacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… and cooperative housing to middle-income families. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and … developments with approximately 44,000 total units (apartments). Clinton Towers, a Mitchell-Lama rental … vacancies occur, applicants should be offered and awarded apartments in the order their names appear on the lists - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After … so far. DiNapoli’s office oversees the state’s 31 million unclaimed funds accounts, valued at more than $13 billion. Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments by Region Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Springs Union Free School District and the Wayne Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Report 2015-S-33 ). Background The Transit … tribunal that provides a forum for processing and adjudicating summonses for violations of New York City … Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees Report 2015S33 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/07/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees-followGenesee Valley Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-122)
… funds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – September 22, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer … the former President’s departure in December 2023. From January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2025, the Department … activities or determine whether all disbursements were for appropriate Department purposes. Furthermore, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/genesee-valley-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-122Mission Statement and Performance Measures
… satisfaction for 20 percent of its customers, particularly in the areas of project design and construction. Also, … market trading data. Debt issuances appear to be issued in a timely manner after accounting for factors such as … latest projection. Key Recommendations Identify the causes in cases where customer satisfaction did not meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/13/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… Third-Degree Grand Larceny, and Corrupting the Government in the Second and Third Degrees. Both defendants pleaded not … partnering with my office and continuing to pursue justice in this case and holding these individuals accountable.” “Any … an institution serving our most vulnerable. The funds in this case that were allegedly diverted to the defendants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… determined that estimated revenues were underestimated in the general and highway funds, and budgeted appropriations were overestimated in the general fund, resulting in operating surpluses totaling $669,365 during fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsAbout Benefit Reductions
… retirement plans can retire with full benefits at the age specified by their plan, or choose to retire as early as age 55 with a reduction for early retirement.* *Tier 1 members can retire at age 55 without a benefit reduction. Retirement System and … members in most retirement plans can retire as early as age 55 however your pension may be permanently reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/about-benefit-reductionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… The New York State Board of Elections and local boards of election need to work collaboratively in the procurement of … to avoid millions of dollars in unnecessary costs. The ballot procurement processes used by the 13 Local Election Boards audited resulted in significant unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71). Background The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was enacted in July 2000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followStarting Point Services for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 2013, Starting Point reported approximately $16.4 million in reimbursable costs for the audited programs. Our audit … fiscal years ended June 30, 2013, we identified $2,585,454 in reported costs that did not comply with Manual … be disallowed. These ineligible costs included $2,228,711 in personal service costs and $356,743 in other than personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/11/starting-point-services-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual