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Career and Technical Education
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Education (DOE) is … To determine if the New York City Department of Education DOE is aligning Career …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… with second degree obstructing governmental administration for destroying town records. In December 2020, the … The board did not ensure required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. The board also did not … services. As a result, officials did not seek competition for six professional service providers receiving payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Oversight of Construction Management Contracts
… To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring construction … About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, protect, and enhance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … the last decade, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … Unrestricted state aid for cities towns and villages has remained flat or declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationNew York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up)
… (or 10 hours per week for employees enrolled full-time in high school). Retaining employees beyond the initial six months …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/new-york-youth-jobs-program-followPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… Public officers are eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This applies regardless of whether individuals are elected or appointed as public officers. You must give … of the governmental entity. If the duties of the position are routine, subordinate, advisory, or directed, then the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersState Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… by unexpected revenue reductions due to the economic fallout resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Auditors found … officials did not adopt IT policies or a disaster recovery plan. IT users were not provided with IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… confidentially to district officials. Genesee Community College – Procurement, Cash Disbursements and College President’s Compensation (Genesee County) Officials … did not ensure that the recorded balance for the general fund bank account reflected the actual cash balance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152.1
… the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2022. Affected Employees: Employees with … were returned to OSC were treated as a written request for reissuance of a payroll check. Responses received prior … of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: Effective for payroll checks issued between January 1, 2022, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21521-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… Warren County District Attorney Jason M. Carusone and the New York State Police, today announced the arrest of former … my team, Warren County District Attorney Carusone and the New York State Police, McLain will have to answer for his … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsWest Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the West Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. (Department) … Period January 1, 2023 – August 7, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer must properly … ensure statutory compliance, financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a … on various factors such as employee wages, level of risk for each job classification and your experience rating. You … different categories of risk, you could be paying more in premiums than is warranted. If your local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsOperational Advisory No. 10
… and agency responsibilities regarding standard rates, waivers, redirects, reviewing journals, running queries and … 1st quarter billing for April – June 2018. These bills are expected to be paid promptly upon receipt. Doing so may … avoid potential errors in the automated process. Agencies are also strongly encouraged to pay all other outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/10-fbic-automationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-607
… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of the 2018 Pre Tax Transit and Parking rate changes pursuant to IRS Release, … Affected Employees CUNY employees enrolled in the CUNY Transit and Parking Benefit Transportation Spending Account Program who have a CUNY Pre Tax Transit Benefit (code 438) and/or CUNY Pre Tax Parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-607-2018-cuny-pre-tax-transit-and-parking-rate-changesOpinion 96-10
… FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (transfer into general fund) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (transfer from capital … general fund prohibited) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-g: A fire district board of commissioners may not authorize the … the unexpended balance of a capital reserve fund into the fire district's general fund. It may, however, authorize a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10Compliance With Outcome Reporting Requirements
… whether Empire State Development (ESD) meets legal and regulatory requirements to report on the outcomes of its … whether Empire State Development ESD meets legal and regulatory requirements to report on the outcomes of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/17/compliance-outcome-reporting-requirementsCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… all system components included in, or connected to, the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) – that is, the people, … and technologies that store, process, or transmit cardholder data or sensitive authentication data – are … and technical security controls over the protection of cardholder data, we identified several matters that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState 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-years