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Selected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27-response.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these programs could be achieved; and whether it's EVolve NY program met its initial goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38-response.pdfDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more. Over the course of the pandemic, the amount in arrears increased significantly for all utilities and more … months of the COVID19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateOpinion 90-57
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (need for referendum on contract to receive fire protection from village with service award program) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (cost of service … award program for the volunteer firefighters of a village fire department is subject to mandatory referendum in one or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… carry out Executive Order 88 (EO 88), which mandated a 20% improvement in the energy efficiency performance of State … not implemented. Medicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (2021-S-24) For Medicaid recipients enrolled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: The State May Have Your Money
… not include accounts that have unknown ownership or those with incomplete addresses. Click HERE for quick facts about unclaimed funds. Satellite Feed Scheduled for January 27 from 2pm – 2:15pm Satellite: AMC-15 (Ku Digital) Transponder: 02, Slot C – (6.0 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-may-have-your-moneyOpinion 2008-6
… , 87 NY2d 883, 639 NYS2d 1006 [1995]; see also 2007 Ops St Comp No. 2007-6; 2007 Ops St Comp No. 2007-3; 2005 Ops St Comp No. 2005-5, at 13; 1995 Ops St Comp No. 95-31, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6Disability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… retirement plans provide for several different types of disability retirement benefits. However, NYSLRS does not decide if a particular disability benefit constitutes marital or separate property in a matrimonial action. Whether a member’s disability retirement benefit is subject to equitable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementAfton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-248)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011, to July 12, 2013. Background … consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The District’s general fund budget totaled $114,800 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings District controls are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/afton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-248Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… our audit was to evaluate the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) management practices for the … 21 businesses. Key Findings The Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) Board did not design or implement … Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency Management Practices 2013M251 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the College’s controls over … and about 5,500 students, is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. Expenditures for the 2015-16 fiscal year were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialCredit for Previous or Military Service – State University Police Plan
… of this System, or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be re-credited and your date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/credit-previous-or-military-serviceSullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
… of our audit was to determine the financial health of the County and identify causes of any identified fiscal stress … 1, 2011, through August 8, 2012. Background Sullivan County has a population of 77,547, is located in the … York State, and includes 15 towns and six villages. The County is governed by a nine-member Legislature. The County’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81Facility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… increase in complaints at a specific facility or system-wide, in a timely manner. The Commission could improve … and inmate grievances. Key Recommendations Implement a system to retain and analyze information for DOCCS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesPlattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials provided adequate … provides fire protection and rescue services to all of the Town of Plattekill and a portion of the Town of … of 2013 and submitted inaccurate and late monthly reports to the Board. The Board did not perform a thorough audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsShelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures when developing budgets, which caused the District to have … reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved, and when reserves will be used. Review the unemployment insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a … City of Poughkeepsie Budget Review B6171 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1North Greenbush Common School District – Budgeting (2016M-112)
… July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. Background The North Greenbush Common School District is located in the Town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer County. The District, which … North Greenbush Common School District Budgeting 2016M112 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/north-greenbush-common-school-district-budgeting-2016m-112Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… by comparing recorded liabilities to available cash on a monthly basis. Consult with the Town’s legal counsel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsVillage of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the … adequate mitigating controls or oversight. The Board does not perform, or contract with an independent auditor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173