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Selected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these programs could be achieved; and whether it's EVolve NY program met its initial goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38-response.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27-response.pdfProtection of Child Performers
… the legal requirements that help protect the welfare of child performers. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 … of the State Labor Laws (Law) were established to protect child performers, including models, whose interests and … to one-time temporary permits is entered by the child’s parent or guardian when applying through a web portal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… adequacy of the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) monitoring of Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs’ … 2018 to verify information subsequently provided by the DOE. About the Program The UPK program was established … expanded UPK program is administered and overseen by the DOE’s Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
The New York State Common Retirement Fund reached an alltime high of $1607 billion in 2013 State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli noted today in a release summarizing his offices major accomplishments in 2013
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsComptroller DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney Hartunian & New York A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas on State and Federal Charges By Former Assemblymember William Scarborough
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli , United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian, New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau of … Former New York State Assemblymember WILLIAM SCARBOROUGH age 69 of Queens New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-hartunian-new-york-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-state-andDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… the first of four that DiNapoli has engaged with a focus on resiliency planning in New York City. “It is not a matter … I urge New York City Emergency Management to act swiftly on our findings to avoid costly damage and unnecessary harm.” … emergency preparedness and disaster response are for coastal communities like Far Rockaway,” said Assemblymember …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersOpinion 91-30
… Office of General Services subject to rules promulgated by the Office of General Services pursuant to State Finance … pursuant to any State commodities purchase contract let by the Office of General Services "which specifies such purchasing by political subdivisions ..." (9 NYCRR §250.5[a]; see Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 91-24
Whether the town on behalf of the town district and the county on behalf of the county district may enter into an agreement under which the cost of serving the properties in the development would be raised through assessments by the county district
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 2004-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (inclusion of delinquent water rents of outside users on tax roll) REAL PROPERTY TAXES … the tax levy procedures set forth in Village Law §11-1118, for the enforcement of delinquent water user charges against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-7City of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12Background Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… for individuals who have contact with children in camps, childcare programs, and therapeutic programs. However, this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a … assessors accept and process residents’ applications for STAR exemptions. The STAR program lowers the school real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial … by the Board contain adequate support to substantiate they are proper Town expenses. The Board did not audit the books … records and reports of all Town officers and employees who receive or disburse money. Maintain inventory records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryRochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
… actions they have taken to improve the accuracy of budget projections in the 2020-21 budget and restore the District’s … fallout resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue projections to be substantially accurate. Appropriations for … If actual charter school enrollment figures trend close to projections, District officials will have to make budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget … for certain matters, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are … water metered sales by approximately $280,000 and sewer charges by approximately $272,000 in the budget. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21Electronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… unfamiliar with making electronic payments, contact your bank for guidance with the transaction. Bank JP MORGAN CHASE Account Name SNY BUREAU OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Routing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsOpinion 90-57
… to receive fire protection from village with service award program) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service award program for village fire department); (need for referendum on contract with village having service award program) -- Villages (authority and procedure to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Willsboro Fire District and the Town of Wilson . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … making payment on the claims creates a deficiency in the district’s internal controls over claims processing. … The treasurer does not maintain running cash balances in the check book registers, maintain accounting records with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCredit for Previous or Military Service – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… service may be recredited and your date of membership and tier restored. However, an earlier tier of membership does not always result in a better … us with any questions you may have. For reinstatement to Tier 1, Tier 2 or to an earlier membership date within Tier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/credit-previous-or-military-service