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Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs (2016-S-98) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets adequately monitors and enforces weights and measures to ensure consumer confidence...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s98-response.pdfFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for responding timely to complaints and inmate … its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesRidge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Ridge Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s fiscal duties. Key Findings The Board did … Determine whether the Ridge Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/01/21/ridge-fire-district-board-oversight-treasurers-fiscal-duties-2021m-165City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency - Legislative Reform Compliance (2019M-106)
… Board did not ensure that: Adequate cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects were developed before project approval. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/08/23/city-cohoes-industrial-development-agency-legislativeCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… report, Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Report 2016-S-65 ). Background Our … by Nursing Homes, Adult Care Facilities (ACFs), and Home Health Care (HHC) providers to adequately safeguard patients … Health: Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees ( 2016-S-65 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followDelaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2021M-193)
… documentation to support efforts were made to obtain the best price. None of the 10 professional service providers we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/02/11/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-dcmo-board-cooperative-educational-servicesForfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… the January 1, 2018, after the ratification of the amendment to Article V, Section 7 of the NYS Constitution, to … “public officials” in ERS covered by the constitutional amendment regardless of their date of membership who are … who directly assists in the formulation of legislation, rules, regulations, policy or judicial decision-making and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsTown of Rutland – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-19)
… report all collections accurately and in a timely manner. For example: Due to deficiencies in the records, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-19Town of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. Key Findings The Board did not … were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. As a result, the Town paid … purchases including, but not limited to, household and personal care items, video streaming services and clothes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34Performance of Duty Disability – Forest Rangers Plan
… (Chapter 437 of the Laws of 2016). If you are applying for disability benefits due to heart disease, your … you are in service. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an application for a performance of duty disability retirement benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/performance-duty-disabilityAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up) (2020-F-11)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office of Children and Family Services to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Report 2017-S-56).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f11.pdfChallenges Facing Small Businesses in New York
Despite the importance of small businesses, New York trails the rest of the country in key metrics, including business creation and employment. Small business owners in New York report facing unique challenges and entrepreneurial barriers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/challenges-facing-small-businesses-in-ny.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on End of Legislative Session
… "The failure to enact procurement reform was a missed … needed to ensure accountability and transparency. I hope the Legislature will consider the clean contracting proposal when they reconvene." … The failure to enact procurement reform was a missed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-end-legislative-sessionIncorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… if the Incorporated Village of Garden City’s (Village) check signing process complies with Village policy. Key Findings The Village’s check signing process does not comply with Village policy and … of her electronic signature at all times and supervise the check-signing process when others use it. In her absence, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39City of Cortland – Non-Contractual Employees’ Payroll Benefits (2020M-161)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Cortland’s (City) non-contractual (NC) employees’ payroll benefits were … payments. The Director of Administration and Finance and City Attorney did not track their time worked or charge leave … Determine whether the City of Cortlands City noncontractual NC employees payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/08/27/city-cortland-non-contractual-employees-payroll-benefits-2020m-161Town of Glen - Water and Sewer Operations (2023M-167)
… or audit the Clerk’s records and water and sewer bills and meter readings were not independently reviewed for accuracy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-glen-water-and-sewer-operations-2023m-167Village of Voorheesville - Water and Sewer Charges (2019M-118)
… Determine whether Village officials effectively managed the billing, collection and enforcement of water and sewer charges. Audit Results Village officials: … and penalties. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. Village officials agreed with our report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/08/23/village-voorheesville-water-and-sewer-charges-2019m-118Town of Rutland – Water and Sewer Charges (2025M-30)
… Of 81 customer account billing adjustments tested for 2022 and 2023, 80 adjustments totaling $57,083 were not … totaling $5,808 had no documented reason or support for the adjustments. In addition: The Board did not formally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-water-and-sewer-charges-2025m-30Opinion 2008-4
… matters) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Town Charges (costs for park district improvements not payable from general fund) PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase and Improvement of Facilities … or worn out facilities, undertaken in an existing town park district pursuant to the authority in Town Law § 202-b, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Forest Rangers Plan
… of your benefit. The adjustment percentage is applied only to the first $18,000 of your Single Life Allowance, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/cost-living-adjustment