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Aid and Incentives for Municipalities: New York State’s Local Revenue Sharing Program
This report provides an overview of revenue sharing; a discussion of AIM’s impact on cities, towns, and villages; and an analysis of changes to the program and their effects on inflation-adjusted growth in AIM funding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/revenue-sharing-aim-2022.pdfSexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (2019-S-44) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Division of State Police’s (Division) Crime Laboratory System (CLS) processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits in compliance with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance of Sexual Offense Evidence Kits (Executive Law).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s44-response.pdfHeat and Hot Water Complaints (2019-N-3) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development addresses heat and hot water complaints timely, issues notices of violation, and seeks the imposition and collection of penalties as appropriate.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19n3-response.pdfCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
Determine whether the City of Little Falls (City) Common Council (Council) and officials adopted realistic budgets that were structurally balanced, routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the City’s fiscal stability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/little-falls-2021-54.pdfEPI - Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Even before the pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which provides transit (subway and bus), express bus, commuter rail and paratransit services to the New York region, faced difficulties in closing its projected budget gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/fare-revenue-considerations-for-mta.pdfExecutive Order - Financial Literacy
As State Comptroller I am committed to educating the public on financial literacy so New Yorkers experience the benefits of such efforts including sound personal finances and a greater understanding of State and local financial matters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/executive-order-financial-literacy.pdfNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
This report provides updated information regarding the overall correctional system population, an analysis of policy changes that have contributed to changes in the population, and an overview of the costs of providing medical care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/aging-prison-population-2022.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (2019-S-2)
To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s2.pdfOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (2019-N-9)
To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are safely maintained, and have valid operating permits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n9.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018 (2019-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses that the Department incurs in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the four State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19m1.pdfPost Retirement Reporting Page How-To Guide
This guide shows you (as an employer contact with the Employer Reporting Submitter, Employer Reporting Uploader, Payroll or Personnel security role) how to report retirees using the Post Retirement Reporting Page in Retirement Online.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/post-retirement-reporting-page-how-to-guide.pdfExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (2023-F-39) (Response)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2021-S-37).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f39-response.pdfTown of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
Determine whether the Town of Bergen (Town) Supervisor maintained complete and accurate accounting records, provided accurate and timely financial information to the Town Board (Board), and filed the annual financial report (AFR) in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/bergen-town-2024-30.pdfTracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in New York City
Domestic visitors reached 50.6 million in 2023, up 7 percent from 2022 but still down 4.7 percent from 2019. Domestic visitors that travel for leisure have driven the overall return of visitors to New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-04-2025.pdfCharter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
Determine whether the Charter School of Educational Excellence (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials secured student data to help protect it from unauthorized access and developed and adopted a comprehensive information technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/charter-school-of-educational-excellence-2023-174.pdf2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates
The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdfTown of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
Determine whether Town of East Hampton (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, recorded and deposited and that disbursements were proper and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/east-hampton-town-p7-23-23.pdfTown of Shelter Island – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-22)
Determine whether Town of Shelter Island (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, recorded and deposited and that disbursements were proper and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/shelter-island-town-p7-23-22.pdfRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (2020-S-50)
To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road’s Rolling Stock Programs Department has managed the M9 contract so that the contractor delivers the cars on time, within the required scope and quality, and within budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s50.pdfControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding (2020-S-48)
To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures the Weatherization Assistance Program meets federal reimbursement documentation requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s48-response.pdf