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Child Care Stabilization Grants (Follow-Up) (2026-F-4)
To assess the extent of implementation, as of June 2026, of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Child Care Stabilization Grants (Report 2022-S-44).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-26f4.pdfDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health … said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island revealed our vulnerabilities. With the … to programs that help keep drinking water safe, the state and localities have to take the lead in strengthening …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionOpinion 89-47
… DISTRICTS -- Extension (when adjoining fire protection district is dissolved) -- (assessment of capital costs in district as extended) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when added to adjoining fire district) TOWN LAW, §§172-a, 172-d, 173, 176(27), 181: A town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-47Opinion 92-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Reimbursement for … WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Court or Other Tribunal" (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §72-o - … examinations to be in the court in which the action is pending unless the parties agree otherwise; see also Siegel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9Opinion 94-15
… bequest, the investment of which is not otherwise provided for by law, must be invested by the school district in … term is used in the school district's investment policy. For purposes of this opinion, we assume that your inquiry … donations made to the school district from private sources for proper school district purposes (see Education Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-15Interactive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)
… government programs and services Executive Order 26 issued on October 6 2011 established a statewide language access policy in New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-maps-language-access-service-needs-statewide-2022-s-38XII.1 Expenditures Overview – XII. Expenditures
… The purpose of this chapter is to provide the procedures and guidelines … vouchers through the Statewide Financial System for Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) approval. This Chapter provides an overview of: Expenditure Policies Record Retention Payment … The purpose of this chapter is to provide the procedures and guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii1-expenditures-overviewInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… of train tickets. The former employee left SLA in July 2019 and had two charges for $230 dating back to March 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… available funding from the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the State’s election technology and infrastructure. The audit covered the … available funding from the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but … Medicare are required to apply for Medicare as a condition of receiving Medicaid. When Medicaid recipients are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicarePutnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-221)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2017. Background The County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-221Orange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2017. Background The County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225Greene County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-294)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through … County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/greene-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-294Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-322)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2011 through … County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322Dutchess County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-293)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have … are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Key Findings The County Clerk did … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/dutchess-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-293Niagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… officials established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2009 through July … County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, … officials established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have … are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Key Findings We identified 15 … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Allegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have … resulting in a mechanic’s lien (when the whereabouts of any person entitled to an estate payment is unknown). Key … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74Delaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… (Clerk) did not maintain appropriate court and trust fund records. The Surrogate’s Court Clerk did not make entries … to be paid into court. The Surrogate’s Court Clerk’s records could not be used to verify that all court-ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2Local Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… sales tax collections declined by 10%. Annual growth in 2019 was 4.7%. “The pandemic substantially changed consumer … quarter and remained strong for the rest of the year, with 20% growth in the third quarter and 18.7% in the fourth … quarter. New York City's collections did not rebound to 2019 levels until the fourth quarter of 2021, well behind the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021