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Town of Ulster – Town Assessor (2016M-361)
… was to review the Town’s property tax exemption process for the period January 1, 2015 through August 25, 2016. … appoints the Town Tax Assessor. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $15.9 million. Key Findings … Transfer of Exempt Real Property forms with the county for four of eight properties that were sold. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-ulster-town-assessor-2016m-361Town of Corinth – Claims Auditing (2017M-102)
… adopt a resolution allowing eligible claims to be paid in advance of audit. Key Recommendations Perform a deliberate … Adopt a resolution allowing certain claims to be paid in advance of audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-corinth-claims-auditing-2017m-102Village of Silver Springs – Water Accountability and Billing (2015M-139)
… 1, 2013 through April 6, 2015. Background The Village of Silver Springs is located in the Town of Gainseville, Wyoming … Village of Silver Springs Water Accountability and Billing 2015M139 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/09/25/village-silver-springs-water-accountability-and-billing-2015m-139Village of Nelliston – Department of Public Works Payroll (2015M-104)
… of our audit was to examine the Village’s Department of Public Works (DPW) employee leave accruals and maintenance of … Village of Nelliston Department of Public Works Payroll 2015M104 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/21/village-nelliston-department-public-works-payroll-2015m-104Leaves of Absence and Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… A member’s service credit only accumulates for any period of time you receive earnings, therefore no service credit is given for the following: Leaves of absence without pay; Authorized, … Leave Act. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/leaves-absence-and-service-creditTravel Advisory No. 7
… standard rate for personal vehicle mileage is $.545, for motorcycle mileage is $.515 and moving mileage rate of $.180. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/7-updated-mileage-ratesPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector … of NYSHIP’s members, at an annual cost of $8.4 billion. Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare (United) to … Insurance Program administered by the State Department of Civil Service is one of the nations largest public sector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped … years, has also been one of the fastest growing, with the number of homeless individuals rising by more than a third … an easy road, but we're turning a corner on reducing the number of veterans living on the streets," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransArea #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… computing environment should dictate the content and number of policies necessary. A small entity with … key that has also been acquired: (1) Social Security number; (2) driver’s license number or non-driver identification card number; or (3) account number, credit or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policyStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… Program The New York City Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for “the safe, efficient, and … quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.” DOT is responsible for over 6,300 miles of streets and … tunnels, including 24 movable bridges and four tunnels. DOT issues 150 different types of sidewalk and roadway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followCapital Asset Management (Follow-Up)
… asset inventory, and permits OGS to make physical and record inspections as deemed necessary. Capital asset … in SFS AM, BCA conducts periodic physical inventory site visits (site visits) to State agencies. The objective of our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/capital-asset-management-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers (Follow-Up) (2025-F-21) The 21st Century Cures Act mandated that managed … Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2025-F-10) The Department of Health … to identify when a third-party health insurance (TPHI) carrier may be responsible for payments for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… transaction at a liquor store, gaming establishment, or adult-oriented establishment in which performers disrobe or … and is responsible for notifying the State Liquor Authority (SLA) and/or the Gaming Commission (Gaming) of … do not serve alcohol). Where there are violations, these governing entities are authorized, under section 151 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsNew York State Employees and Federal Funding – Federal Funding and New York
The State workforce is funded through a variety of means including state taxes fees and federal funding
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-employees-and-federal-fundingStreet Construction-Related Permits
… Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the application … DOT issues 150 different types of sidewalk and roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance … in accordance with the applicable requirements of each program, including eligibility and the value of rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368.1
… as determined by the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), are affected. Background: The State Comptroller is … sufficient notice and an opportunity to be heard. The DOL makes determinations as to whether a NYS employee has … insurance benefits from an employee’s wages, the DOL will notify the employee and provide them with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23681-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368
… as determined by the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), are affected. Background: The State Comptroller is … sufficient notice and an opportunity to be heard. The DOL makes determinations as to whether a NYS employee has … insurance benefits from an employee’s wages, the DOL will notify the employee and provide them with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2368-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-and-newDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… New York City’s restaurant, retail and recreation (RRR) sectors continued to … the nation felt the impacts of the pandemic on their restaurant, retail and recreation sectors, New York City was … of the jobs lost during the pandemic have returned, the restaurant subsector still employs 30% fewer workers than in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… Some New Yorkers with disabilities are missing out on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key … Some New Yorkers with disabilities are missing out on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-work