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Procurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018MS-5) - Global
Assess whether local governments/school districts who utilize aggregators for energy are ensuring they are procuring electricity and natural gas at lowest price
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/global.pdfAnnual letter to Insurance Companies
The Office of Unclaimed Funds reminds you to check for monies held by your insurance company that may be considered abandoned property.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/annual-insurance-letter.pdfNational Directory of New Hires Data Security (2023-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s43-response.pdfDoing Business With NYS Rack Card
New York State spends tens of billions of dollars every year on goods and services, providing opportunities for businesses large and small.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/doing-business-nys.pdfNYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/record-of-activities-nyslrs-031925.pdfAnnual Letter to Banking Organizations
The Office of Unclaimed Funds reminds you to check for monies held by your banking institution that may be considered abandoned property.
Annual letter to Court Funds
The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) reminds you to check for monies held by your company that may be considered abandoned property
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/annual-courts-letter.pdfDepartment of Health: Medicaid Program - Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (2021-S-24) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for inpatient services on behalf of managed care recipients who had third-party health insurance were appropriately recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s24-response.pdfAnnual letter to Utility Companies
The Office of Unclaimed Funds reminds you to check for monies held by your insurance company that may be considered abandoned property
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/annual-utility-letter.pdfFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s AIDS Institute (Institute) has provided effective … management and internal control structures, and oversees a management review program that assists grantees to ensure … is reviewed timely. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Health AIDS Institute: Long Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-282
… not included in the calculation of overtime compensation. Tax Information The December 2019 Uniform Allowance (UA5) and … income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-282-december-2019-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… by an average of $1.3 million (9%) per year, or a cumulative total of approximately $6.4 million. The … did not develop and adopt a written payroll policy or procedures to convey expectations and processes to be … a contract to purchase a ladder truck for $1.9 million or maintain written support to demonstrate that the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Artificial Intelligence Governance
… and sometimes serious, consequences. New York City (NYC or City) and some of its agencies have been using AI to … are not always visible. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) noted that a lack of transparency reduces … tools, which include AI, were not fully met. The Mayor’s Office of Operation’s Algorithms Management and Policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (2019-S-72) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, referring, or attending (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s72-response.pdfElection Form for Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, and Deputy Sheriffs 20 Year Retirement Plan with Additional 1/60 Under Article 14-B Sections 552 and 553 (RS5498-A)
NYSLRS election form for only Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, or Deputy Sheriffs directly engaged in criminal law enforcement 50 percent or more of the time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5498-a.pdfTown of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… financial plans for three of its major operating funds but repeatedly relied on transfers from the general … to finance operations in the highway and fire protection funds. Although Town officials accounted for these three funds individually, they maintained a consolidated checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118Financial Condition and Selected Expenses
… Purpose To assess the New York Racing Association, Inc.’s financial condition … (e.g., on-track, simulcast) totals about $2.3 billion. In November 2006, NYRA filed for bankruptcy due to its poor … a cumulative operating deficit of more than $135 million. In September 2008, upon renewal of its exclusive franchise, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/10/financial-condition-and-selected-expensesOpinion 90-60
… Waste Facility (validity of installment purchase contract to finance recycling center under General Municipal Law, §120-w) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Installment Purchases (to finance construction of recycling center under General … A county may enter into an installment purchase contract to finance the construction of a recycling center under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-60Reducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… audit was to determine if counties are controlling inmate hospital costs and paying the appropriate rates for the … January 1 through December 31, 2012. Background Inmate health care costs can be a heavy burden on a county’s … or 50 percent, was for outpatient hospital services. New York State Public Health Law requires counties to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… whether District controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that … a code of ethics, it has not adopted purchasing and investment policies, as required by statute. The Board also … developed. While we found that the Treasurer does submit monthly financial reports to the Board, the informal bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m