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Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… monitors the cleanliness of New York City’s (NYC) streets and sidewalks. We also assessed the methodology used by the Mayor’s Office of Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness. Our audit covered the period … the Program DSNY’s mission is to keep NYC healthy, safe, and clean – by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessDiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… of dollars in payments that should not have been paid or for which they could not provide proper justification,” … on their review, auditors questioned the propriety of 26 of these payments totaling $209,800 because several … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonusesCincinnatus Fire Department – Financial Management (2025M-91)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Cincinnatus Fire … for equipment, training and emergency responses. A lack of oversight can lead to a lack of operational effectiveness, … treasurers collected $270,147 and disbursed $317,776 from 13 bank accounts during the audit period, including nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/20/cincinnatus-fire-department-financial-management-2025m-91DiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… 2009 and 2017. Growth was also strong in the areas of Flushing (39 percent), Jackson Heights (38 percent) and … that Queens is a golden land of opportunity, especially Flushing which has grown to become the home to approximately … commutes. Read the report, or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt1-2019.pdf Find out how your government money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offFranklin County – Procurement (2016M-366)
… our audit was to review the County’s procurement practices for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … a seven-member County Legislature. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $101.2 million. Key Findings … Documentation was not maintained to support the reasoning for the Legislature’s selection of a service provider. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/franklin-county-procurement-2016m-366Tompkins County – Solid Waste (2014M-336)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if performance measures were … is located in the Southern Tier and has a population of approximately 101,500. The County is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/03/06/tompkins-county-solid-waste-2014m-336Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2015M-357)
… was to evaluate the accuracy of the District’s accounting for leave time and separation payments for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $62.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-leave-accruals-andArdsley Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-348)
… identifying the leave balances for employees entitled to a payout at retirement included employees who were not eligible for a payout based on the collective bargaining agreement. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/ardsley-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-348George Junior Republic Union Free School District – Tuition Billing (2015M-325)
… William George Agency for Children and to students bused from area school districts. Budgeted appropriations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/george-junior-republic-union-free-school-district-tuition-billing-2015mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1981
… of ERS Plan Type 87 are affected. Background In accordance with Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2018, the limit increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1981-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2022Bethlehem Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2014M-254)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s internal controls for over-the-counter cash … 2012 through May 31, 2014. Background The Bethlehem Public Library is located in the Town of Bethlehem, Albany County, … Trustees, which comprises seven elected members. For the Library’s fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, there were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/07/bethlehem-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2014m-254XII.9.A Obtaining Statewide Financial System Payment Data – XII. Expenditures
… controls over the payment process (refer to Section 4.D - Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9a-obtaining-reports-or-information-office-state-comptrollerHorseheads Fire District #1 - Board Oversight (2019M-82)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s finances. Key Findings The Board did not: … Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Districts finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/06/28/horseheads-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2019m-82Training
… Promotions Scenarios Retroactive Payments Over One Year Old Presentation Step 3 Grievances Presentation Deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/trainingFarmland Protection Program
… Program to protect agriculturally viable farmland in the State. The audit covered the period from April 2019 … Some of the most productive, resilient, and versatile land in the nation forms the foundation of New York State’s farm … American Farmland Trust, farms generate over $47 billion in annual economic impact and support approximately 160,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/02/farmland-protection-programOpinion 2008-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (special district … matters) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Town Charges (costs for park district improvements not payable from general fund) … damaged, destroyed or worn out facilities, undertaken in an existing town park district pursuant to the authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4Opinion 97-6
… system) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Maintaining" (as including construction of appropriate housing for E911 system) -- … "Operations and maintenance costs" (as distinguished from construction or acquisition) -- "System Costs" (as including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6DiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… Cattaraugus, Chenango, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Schuyler, Steuben, Sullivan, … less than half the GMENAC guideline (1). Four counties – Hamilton, Herkimer, Schuyler and Yates – have no OBGYN … underserved population of 134,248 people, or nearly 18% of the population. The rural counties’ mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsTreasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest of Michael Klein the former treasurer of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1954
… Preservation in one of the following titles: Park Police Officer Park Police Officer SL Sergeant Park Police Lieutenant Park Police … Preservation in one of the following titles: Park Police Officer Park Police Officer SL Sergeant Park Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1954-2021-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsu