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Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (2015-S-86)
To determine if the State Education Department (Department) is providing effective oversight to ensure school compliance with required fire safety procedures
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s86.pdfContract Award and Performance (2013-S-45), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded procurement contracts according to prescribed policies and p
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s45-response.pdfLimnes Corp. Bridge Painting Contract
Comptroller approved a $4.7 million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/limnes-corp-bridge-contract.pdfMarketing Service Performance Monitoring (2014-S-10)
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) has established adequate internal controls to oversee, monitor, and manage contracted marketing services, in
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s10.pdf2023 Year in Review: Navigation Change—Preparing for the Future
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2023-year-in-review.pdf2024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2024-year-in-review.pdfDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherAfton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… Board has no process in place to verify it is approving all claims for payment because the Board is not reviewing … position. Implement a process to ensure it is auditing all claims for payment. Audit or cause for an audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248Reporting Regulations 315.2 & 315.3
… §315.2 [Definition] Definitions (a) As used in this Part, the term employer shall mean the State, a … other individual engaged to achieve a certain result who is not subject to the direction of the employer as to the … but not limited to, vacation, sick leave, personal leave, health insurance and/or grievance procedures); (ii) Factors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-regulations-3152-3153Opinion 92-37
… alarm or fire protection district" must be filed with the county clerk and the State Comptroller. Subdivision 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … we audited travel expenses of high-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Rockland County … petit larceny for stealing nearly $4,000 from the New York State & Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Cesar was sentenced … to prosecute those who commit crime." Cesar was arrested on July 20 after he requested a loan from the NYSLRS, then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownXI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… regulation, agency policy or contract, the State will reimburse grant contractors for the State's share of properly … allocated to all such programs. The State will only reimburse its fair share of allowable indirect costs. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… new risks, while failing to address existing risks, in the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) budget, … students and families have been resilient and resourceful in the face of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 … from the impact of the pandemic and address inequalities in the provision of educational services. Historic federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapOpinion 94-5
… of the town, it does not, in our view, provide authority for the publication of articles by individual members of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5Berkshire Fire District - District Operations (2020M-40)
… asset policy to safeguard assets. Ensure AUDs are filed in a timely manner. District officials generally agreed with … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/12/berkshire-fire-district-district-operations-2020m-40Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-348
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 UCS Salary Increases … Court Employees Association G9 Citywide Association of Law Assistants SA Communications Workers of America SD Assoc … salaries of employees in Department 05680 (New York City’s County Clerk Current Payroll) are determined pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-348-april-2025-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salaryOversight of Public Water Systems
… (Department) is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for … Water Act (SDWA). Under SDWA, the EPA sets national limits on contaminant levels – referred to as Maximum Contaminant … oversight includes efforts to ensure that PWSs comply with State Public Health Law and State Sanitary Code (Code) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsHealth Information Management Department – Selected Procurement and Human Resources Practices
… service procurement, patients’ privacy rights, and hiring and promotion practices. The Hospital’s Health … On multiple occasions, the Hospital engaged in hiring and promotion practices that were not in compliance … Ensure all employees involved in the procurement process adhere to State and SUNY guidelines. Properly monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/16/health-information-management-department-selected-procurement-and-human-resources-practicesBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… (Commission), established by Executive Order 136 and composed of representatives from several State agencies, … web-based platform to provide accurate information and benefits calculators so individuals with disabilities … The objective of our initial audit, issued July 20, 2021 and covering the period March 1, 2015 through January 12, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-follow