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Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Report 2020-S-51 ). About the Program … of 30.2 million acres comprises almost 19 million acres of forest, which provide many public benefits, including clean air and water, carbon storage, forest products (e.g., timber), jobs, scenic beauty, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… audit report Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Report 2017-S-14 ). About the Program The Department of Labor (Department) is responsible for enforcing the requirements of Section 167 of the New York … to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law (Law). Effective July 2009, the Law limits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followVillage of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (2020M-129)
… and sufficiently monitored the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) project. Key Findings The Board properly planned … and sufficiently monitored the waste water treatment plant WWTP project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/15/village-little-valley-capital-project-management-2020m-129CUNY Bulletin No. CU-842
… Board of Trustees approved the agreement during the 01/27/2025 board meeting. Effective Dates: The 2023 PSC 3% … be processed as follows: 2023 Raise Group A Comp Rate Code ANN With Steps and Group C Comp Rate Code HRY With Steps OSC will automatically insert a row …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-842-2023-2024-professional-staff-congress-psc-retroactiveCounty Medicaid Costs
… billion in 2005, or 5.9 percent – more than twice the rate of inflation. A major portion of this increase is driven … in 1993 to $2.3 billion in 2003, an average annual growth rate of 8.6 percent during that period. For some counties, … grow to over $3.6 billion by 2010 if the average growth rate experienced in the last ten years continues. If property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… 2014-15 that appropriated a total of $28 million in fund balance to finance operations. However, because they … used only $4 million (14 percent) of the appropriated fund balance. During this period, the district also increased the … District officials appropriated $2.6 million of fund balance to help finance the budget each year, however, none …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Report of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-81)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation has adequate procedures in place to accurately capture the Title V Operating Permit Program...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s81.pdfDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… oversees more than 250 parks and historic sites and works to ensure compliance with the Americans with … available and mats were put down to improve access to the water. Signage for such amenities were prominent at some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesMiddlesex Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-130)
Did the Middlesex Fire District (District) Secretary/Treasurer (Treasurer) provide monthly and annual financial reports to the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and prepare and file the required annual financial report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC)?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/middlesex-fire-district-2025-130.pdfOpinion 88-4
… in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (providing refreshments to trainees at foster parent training session) … and Expenditures (in recognition of municipal service - refreshments to foster parent trainees) SOCIAL SERVICES LAW, … ART VIII, §1: A county may determine that appropriate refreshments served to trainees at a foster parent training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4Town of Poestenkill - Credit Card Purchases (202M-34)
Determine whether the Town of Poestenkill (Town) Town Board (Board) ensured credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/poestenkill-town-2024-34.pdfTown of North Greenbush – Town Clerk (2017M-132)
Determine whether the Town of North Greenbush (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited, disbursed, and reported all money collected in a timely and accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/north-greenbush-2017-132.pdfOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (2019-S-47)
To determine if the Office for Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s47.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… improperly paid nearly $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college fees, according to an … $8,500. District officials have not sought reimbursement for the gifts or loans. During the 16-month audit period, … improperly paid nearly $35000 in personal expenses for members including rent cable television and college fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsComparison of ERS Benefits
… Below is a comparison of Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) benefits by tier. … 2012 April 1, 2012 and after Vesting After earning 5 years of service credit. Employee Contributions 3% of gross salary until 10 years of membership or service … Tier 6 Benefit Information A comparison of key ERS benefits including vesting contributions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefitsTown of Stony Creek – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2022M-32)
… maintained accurate accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key … maintained. Provide bank statements or canceled checks to the Board and ensure cash accounts were independently … maintained accurate accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board Board to effectively manage the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/01/town-stony-creek-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-32Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfMedicaid Payments for Early Refills of Prescription Drugs and Supplies (2024-S-16)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on pharmacy claims for early refills of prescription drugs and supplies. The audit covered the period from April 2023 through October 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-24s16.pdfTown of New Hudson – Tax Collection (2021M-2)
… not: Remit collections to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) weekly, as required. Key Recommendation Remit all real … tax collections, penalties and interest to the Supervisor weekly. Town officials agreed with our recommendation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/01/town-new-hudson-tax-collection-2021m-2Village of Ocean Beach - Credit Card Usage (2022M-206)
Determine whether the Village of Ocean Beach (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured that employees appropriately used Village credit cards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/ocean-beach-village-2022-206.pdf