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DiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… 306 vehicles, 50 of which are hybrid electric buses. CDTA is one of four upstate regional transportation authorities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… practices of the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), formerly known as the New York State Office for Technology, resulted in the best value for taxpayers, … Public Officers Law. ITS plays a significant strategic and technology procurement role in State government. ITS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… entitled to for more than four months. On Nov. 1, 2012, the board appointed Johnson as interim … salary increased to $210,000 per year, which is equal to 26 biweekly payments of about $8,077. However, her biweekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtHaverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Financial Management (2025M-20)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District (District) … of Education (Board) and officials effectively manage the District’s financial condition? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – April 8, 2024 We extended the audit scope period forward to June 30, 2024, to analyze …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2025mMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… Division of Cemeteries sufficiently monitors not-forprofit cemetery corporations to ensure fiscal stability and adequate … and preservation of burial grounds for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As … Law (Law), and under the supervision of the State’s Cemetery Board (Board), the Division works with cemetery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceStay Informed – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… , read informative booklets and brochures , and get tips on preparing for retirement . Attend a pre-retirement … to retire. Subscribe to our blog, New York Retirement News , where you’ll find tools to help you understand your … topics. Sign up for E-News , our email newsletter, for the latest NYSLRS news and information dedicated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/stay-informedUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-255
… 60 of the Laws of 2015 created the Special Commission on Judicial Compensation to examine, evaluate and make … of the Unified Court System (UCS). In the Final Report on Judicial Compensation dated 12/24/2015, the Commission has … compensation received by a justice of the New York State Supreme Court elected from the same judicial district. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-255-april-2018-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-236
… Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2015 created the Special Commission on Judicial Compensation to examine, evaluate and … Report on Judicial Compensation dated 12/24/2015, the Commission has recommended that all NYS Judges receive … the UCS in BU86 whose Pay Basis Code is LEG with a Payroll Status of Active or Leave With Pay on or after 04/06/2017 are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-236-april-2017-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityOpinion 2009-1
… relating specifically to the treasurer, and abstain from voting on such matters. Even if the fire district's code of … himself or herself from discussions, and abstain from voting, on the appointment of his or her spouse to the office … for the office of treasurer), and abstain from voting on such matters. We believe that municipal codes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Nichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… and maintain public trust. Seeking competition also guards against favoritism, extravagance and fraud, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … above the amount Empire should have paid for the items in question. For one hospital, Empire paid $68,382 for three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Licensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Report 2019-S-68 ). … such as business, computer/information technology, and English as a second language. The New York State … overseeing these proprietary schools, including licensing and monitoring to ensure that their overall educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followCaneadea Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-118)
… of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/30/caneadea-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-118Oversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… and Crossroads Juvenile Detention Centers for court-placed youth to ensure they meet federal, State, and City standards and regulations for the health and safety of youth and staff and provide youth with required services. The audit covered the period … and Crossroads Juvenile Detention Centers for courtplaced youth to ensure they meet federal State and City standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … funds totaling $2.4 million without a long-term plan for its use. The board did not audit claims prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie (St. Francis) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Francis. Background … primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-francis-hospital-poughkeepsie-january-1-2011Former Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… Manager Darcy J. Conaway pled guilty to petit larceny for stealing more than $5,000 from ambulance funds, according … Manager Darcy J Conaway pled guilty to petit larceny for stealing more than $5000 from ambulance funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyCollege at Cortland – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. These employees incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three year period ending March … were responsible for team travel expenses associated with in-state and out-of-state sporting events, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/college-cortland-selected-employee-travel-expensesReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of … monitored and appropriately reimbursed claims for homeless shelter providers, such as the Rescue Mission. Our … included in our initial audit report Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers Rescue Mission Alliance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuse-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-277
… and Justices of the state paid courts of the Unified Court System (UCS). In the Final Report on Judicial … recommends that, effective April 1, 2019, the salary of a Supreme Court Justice shall be adjusted to remain at 100% of … compensation received by a justice of the New York State Supreme Court elected from the same judicial district. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-277-april-2019-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-city