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DiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… metropolitan area grew by about 56% between 2012-13 and 2022-23, less than in the Los Angeles, Miami and San … largest category of household spending nationally in 2022-23 at 17%. The New York City metro area’s lower … the cost of transit for more low-income households. In 2022, nearly 48% of households earning less than $51,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentXII.5.E Processing Vouchers Against a Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures
… receive electronic invoices in the SFS. Paying Sales Tax and Freight Amounts SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES For … Though generally exempt from payment of sales tax on its purchases, New York State is required to pay sales tax in certain instances such as purchase of goods from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii5e-processing-vouchers-against-purchase-orderUnion Springs Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2016M-75)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the controls over retiree health insurance … of a deceased retiree continues to make payments and does not inform the District of the change, the District will pay more than it should for the insurance coverage. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/union-springs-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceTown of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (2024M-144)
… credit card purchases. Key Findings The Board did not properly audit claims or authorize credit card purchases. … For example, Town officials paid a contractor $46,500 to clear debris for the highway department without bid or … documentation. The Supervisor used a Town credit card to pay for lunch to celebrate an employee’s birthday. This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/16/town-saugerties-claims-auditing-2024m-144Accounts Payable Advisory No. 2
… Subject: Processing ACH Payments in SFS Reference Information: This advisory is intended for … location unless there is a specific business reason to. In the Central Accounting System it was important when paying … and payment address matched. This match is not necessary in SFS when paying via ACH. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/2-processing-ach-payments-sfsAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… (Corporation), was established to promote homeownership for low- and moderate-income individuals and families and to … homeowners (Program recipients). Grant monies may be used for new construction, home improvements, or acquisition and … that contract with the Corporation and are responsible for determining a recipient’s eligibility. The annual income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programImpact of the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ on New York State, December 2012
Absent Congressional action, significant revisions to federal tax and spending policies are scheduled to take effect in January 2013.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-fiscal-cliff-2012.pdfTown of Hamburg - Finance Office (2023M-109)
… credit card purchases. The former Director was arrested in September 2022 for charges relating to her use of the … credit card. She pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in December 2022. Additionally, the Board and Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-hamburg-finance-office-2023m-109Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library – Disbursements (2013M-222)
… Law. Four disbursements totaling $89,000 were for a public works contract that was not competitively bid as required by … the Library’s general checking account. Ensure that public works contracts are competitively bid when required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/01/ethelbert-b-crawford-public-library-disbursements-2013m-222Town of Brookhaven – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services(S9-24-45)
… a barrier to prevent wheelchair castors and crutch tips from falling off and restroom towel dispensers mounted at an … Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-brookhaven-physical-accessibility-programs-and-servicess9-24-45Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Order 95 (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an online Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followMWBE Report 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
In the 2020-21 fiscal year, market disruptions from the global pandemic gradually turned to optimism that the race against the COVID-19 virus would be won, ushering in a return to “normal” times.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2020-21.pdfEnglish Language Learners Programs
… Objective To determine whether the State Education Department is … overseeing whether school districts are providing services to English Language Learners as required. The audit covered … To determine whether the State Education Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsEast Moriches Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-1)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the East Moriches Union Free School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) … Determine whether the East Moriches Union Free School Districts Districts Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementTransaction Number Requirement
… New Report Requirement Starting July 15, 2024, a Transaction Number will be required in the PARIS Procurement … State public authorities will be required to provide a Transaction Number for each procurement transaction in the … State public authorities will be required to provide a Transaction Number for each procurement transaction in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… of Polk County, Florida, with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local … of Polk County Florida with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree a class C felony in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overBerkshire Fire District - District Operations (2020M-40)
… whether District officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Determine whether District officials established adequate controls to safeguard fixed assets. Determine whether the Treasurer … prices. The Board did not establish adequate controls to safeguard fixed assets. The Treasurer did not submit AUDs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/12/berkshire-fire-district-district-operations-2020m-40DiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… people access the services and benefits needed to stay at home and maintain their quality of life. Case managers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption ( 2011-S-4 ). Background Our initial report, issued May 9, 2013, determined OCFS officials were … has implemented both recommendations made in our initial report. OCFS has developed and implemented a centralized plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followAmbulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up) (2017-F-3)
To determine the implementation status of the six recommendations made in our initial audit report, Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Report 2013-S-17).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f3.pdf