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Enterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2019
OSC makes recommendations to agencies and other organizations it audits on how to improve data quality and reporting, and implement effective controls.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2019.pdfHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… and monitoring controls over homeless outreach services in the New York City subway system and whether they have met … (40 percent) either were not placed in the reported shelter or were not placed on the date reported – sometimes … Additionally, this client was placed in a different shelter than what was reported. As explained to us by DHS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemFederal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… will have a significant impact on higher education in New York. As noted by the Office of the New York State Comptroller in its 2024 report, Higher Education in New York , New York has long benefited from an outstanding … will have a significant impact on higher education in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.1
… employee’s SSN. Phone: OSC does not specify what phone number the employee must provide. However, if the phone number does not match what the agency has on record for the … the financial institution showing the account number, bank routing number, the employee’s name and any joint account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19711-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.2
… employee’s SSN. Phone: OSC does not specify what phone number the employee must provide. However, if the phone number does not match what the agency has on record for the … the financial institution showing the account number, bank routing number, the employee’s name and any joint account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19712-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryXII.6.L Replenishing an Advance Account – XII. Expenditures
… ID for a specific account, use the “Find an Existing Value” function in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6l-replenishing-advance-accountCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… 31, 2012. Background New York State collects the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee (Fee) on each automobile insured … and district attorney's offices to combat motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud. The State Police uses Fee … its Auto Theft Unit (ATU) and to detect and reduce motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeAccessibility for People With Disabilities
… in stress, cortisol levels, muscle tension, and heart rate – all of which are risk factors for cardiovascular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/accessibility-people-disabilitiesNew NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, New NY Broadband Program (Report 2020-S-19 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report New NY Broadband Program Report 2020S19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… in drug overdose fatalities in the state, growing from 11% of all drug overdose deaths in 2010 to 78% in 2021. The … addictive, and more dangerous. Significant increases in mental illness over the past decade, particularly among young …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicOpinion 88-8
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … from voting not an exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3)(c),(d), 801(1); TOWN LAW, §176(4-a): A fire district … or approve the contract or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the contract; or (c) appoint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8Middleburgh Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-206)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2013. Background The … five elected members. The District’s general fund budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year is approximately $20.2 million. … had knowingly generated surpluses in the past to prepare for economic difficulties, they have come to rely on using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/middleburgh-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-206Dairy Inspections
… Milk Inspector (CMI) inspections. CMIs are private contractors who are certified by the Department to inspect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsOutreach Events
… abandoned property. Date Event Address County April 2026 April 17, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm April 18, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 2026 Somos Inc., New York Conference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1397
… the Line Number field. If applicable, update the Position Pool ID field on the Specific Information page by expanding the Education and Government … employee’s record. Deleting Position Pools If a Position Pool is no longer used by the agency and should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1397-reporting-line-number-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2015-2016DiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … account for just 6.4% ($7.4 billion) of the city’s FY 2026 operating budget, significantly more federal funding … In addition to the $2.34 billion in prepayments for FY 2026, the city added $2 billion in revenue and reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeOpinion 2010-3
… ( see Budget Report on Bills, Bill Jacket, L 1994, ch 599, at 10-11; Mem of the Department of State, July 14, 1994, Bill Jacket, L 1994, ch 599, at 17, at 5). The Account was also created by L 1994, … costs ( see e.g. 1980 Ops St Comp No. 80-271), or agree to guarantee the debt of the fire company ( see e.g. 19 Ops St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-3Opinion 90-13
… through the change order, you object to a "10% supervision fee" which DOT informs you must be paid to the State. You … for and at the expense of such municipality, any work of construction or reconstruction, including the removal and … in connection with the performance of any work of construction, reconstruction or improvement under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-13Chittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
… officials adequately managed nonstudent network and local user account access and developed an Information Technology … did not adequately manage nonstudent network and local user account access or develop an IT contingency plan. As a … (15 percent) of the District’s nonstudent network user accounts were no longer needed and should have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/chittenango-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-155Pine Plains Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-18)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … periods. Although District officials reported Cycle Two test results through DOH’s Health Electronic Response Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/pine-plains-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-18