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Memorandum in Support of S.6809-A (Reichlin-Melnick) /A.7925-A (Zebrowski)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) strongly supports the enactment of S.6809-A/A.7925-A, which would statutorily restore OSC’s pre-audit review and approval of certain contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/memorandum-in-support-s6809-a7925.pdfTown of East Hampton - Budget Review (B21-7-11)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-hampton-budget-review-b21-7-11.pdfCity of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/troy-budget-review-b21-5-10.pdfVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
Determine whether Village of Castile (Village) officials accurately billed New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (State Parks) for water usage for Letchworth State Park (the Park).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/castile-2021-1.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2016-S-41) 90-Day Response
To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-16s41-response.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, March 2022
Over the last two years, New York City has grappled with a catastrophic public health crisis along with multiple economic and social disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-19-2022.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26-response.pdfRoyalton-Hartland Central School District – Information Technology Contingency Planning (2021M-4)
Determine whether the Royalton-Hartland Central School District (District) has an information technology (IT) contingency plan that is periodically evaluated, updated as necessary, and disseminated to appropriate District personnel.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/royalton-hartland-2021-4.pdfDanby Fire District – Claims Audit (2020M-149)
Determine whether the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) of the Danby Fire District (District) adequately audited claims to ensure purchases had supporting documentation and were proper District expenditures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/danby-district-2020-149.pdfCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2016-S-41)
To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-16s41.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System – 2022-23 School Districts in Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 12/29/2023) from ST-3 reports submitted by school districts to the State Education Department.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2023-schools-stressed.pdfCVS Caremark: Accuracy of Empire Plan Commercial Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2023-S-42)
To determine if CVS Caremark appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s42.pdfOpinion 90-14
… the developer to pay such fees directly to independent contractors performing such services. You inquire whether a … and land surveyor engaged by the town as independent contractors to perform services in connection with … a special planning board attorney employed as independent contractors by the town, we note that in 1977 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 2025
… for processing the retroactive Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD) payments for 2020 and 2021 for PEF employees, … previous contract, the 2020 and 2021 Special Assignment to Duty Pay payments, for calendar years 2019 and 2020, were not … Rights-of-Way are eligible for Special Assignment to Duty Pay for these years. Effective Dates Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2025-2020-and-2021-retroactive-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-yearsCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
… and officials had to rely on loans for cash flow. Errors in the 2020 accounting records make it difficult for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/25/city-little-falls-financial-condition-2021m-54DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Cortland County … consequences for his crimes. My thanks to the New York State Police and to Cortland County DA Perfetti for … which he has already paid $125,000, and faces a potential state prison term at his sentencing, which is scheduled for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
… Educational Services (BOCES) officials ensured: Security awareness training was provided, Information … BOCES officials did not regularly provide formalized IT security awareness training, assess computer usage to confirm … BOCES officials. Key Recommendations Provide periodic IT security awareness training. Monitor employee Internet use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2020/12/18/oneida-herkimer-madison-board-cooperative-services-boces-information-technologyFare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… Authority, which provides transit (subway and bus), express bus, commuter rail and paratransit services to the New York … transit among comparable metro areas served by combined bus and subway operations in the U.S. As shown in Figure 4, … Transportation Authority which provides transit subway and bus express bus commuter rail and paratransit services to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… 500 retailers Dollar Tree and Dillard’s have agreed to new reporting standards that will help ensure greater … reputational damage that can result when suppliers fail to uphold recognized standards of labor and workplace safety. … withdrawn his shareholder proposals asking the companies to strengthen their supply chain accountability. “There’s a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversight