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Public-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… As New York state grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over … said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to … partnerships don’t come risk-free. It makes good sense for the state to look at public-private partnerships based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… Approximately 2.3 million children are transported to school daily across the State, with one third riding School District-owned buses, one third riding contracted … establish training and safety technique requirements for school bus drivers and school bus safety training instructors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is ensuring applicable entities are complying with the 2013 Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act Act and is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements of the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System SPDES to
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… documentation and information obtained through April 2021. About the Program The Department’s mission is to ensure … we identified 137 vehicles with 198 open recalls in August 2020. While many of the recalls were repaired after we … 15 unrepaired recalls for 12 vehicles remain open as of July 2021. In addition, the Department has not issued written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesOther Bulletin No. 66
… in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-66-april-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilOther Bulletin No. 74
… the State University Construction Fund with instructions for processing the April 2024 SCF CSEA LLS payment. Affected … State University Construction Fund and CSEA which provides for payment of the 2024 Longevity Payment in April 2024 as a … 1L. OSC will process this payment via direct deposit. For employees who do not have direct deposit, this payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-74-april-2024-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilOther Bulletin No. 79
… The State University Construction Fund’s Board Resolution AD-8 authorizes the 2021-2026 Memorandum of Agreement between the State University … than the Job Rate of the employee’s grade (based on the 04/01/2024 Salary Schedule currently in effect) as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-79-october-2024-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Library , Town of Charleston , Comsewogue Public Library , Endwell Fire District , Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Company , … for procurements which do not require competitive bidding. Endwell Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations … Library Town of Charleston Comsewogue Public Library Endwell Fire District Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Company Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUCPA of Cayuga County d.b.a. E. John Gavras Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… in costs where special education funds were used to fund non-disabled education program costs. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/ucpa-cayuga-county-dba-e-john-gavras-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… funds – for research, detection and education for breast cancer and prostate cancer, as well as Alzheimer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… in compliance with the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (Act). This audit covers the period … to set up and fund programs for the collection and recycling of e-waste in the State. The Act also requires … then annually submit a report of their statewide sales and recycling data and pay an annual $3,000 fee. Sales data is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… times while serving a sentence for the same original crime. Key Findings We found the Department has appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant … of interests in real property, including those of real estate investment trusts, easements, and leases, are … and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes as required by relevant law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesCity of Troy – Budget Review (B18-5-8)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b18-5-8SUNY Bulletin No. SU-213
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a 2014 … Award and must include the payment amount. The roster must be signed by the campus president and forwarded to SUNY System Administration. A copy of this roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-213-2014-discretionary-award-psnu-employees-represented-unitedOnline and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Local governments and school districts may find that it is necessary or … and tutorials) and other self-study packages to meet the training needs and requirements of their staff. Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical way to … Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical way to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingExternal Peer Review Report - October 2021
A review of the system of quality control of the Office of the State Comptroller conducted by the National State Auditors Association (NSAA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/peer-review-report-2024.pdfInteractive Map: NYC’s Language Access Service Needs (2024-N-2)
… program that ensures meaningful access to public services for all NYC residents who require language assistance or who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-map-nycs-language-access-service-needs-2024-n-2Street Construction-Related Permits
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permits