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Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… including libraries, meeting halls and government offices in 20 cities, towns and a village found parking lots, … be improved. The most common problems were found in public bathrooms with facilities that may limit access to people in wheelchairs. Auditors also found entrances and interiors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersContact Us
… Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm) Press 4 for information for reporters and listen carefully to the menu choice Or write to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/contact-usOpinion 89-30
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Gasoline (authority to provide to private senior citizens … senior citizens bus transportation, a town may provide gasoline purchased under a town contract to the private … with a private senior citizens organization to provide gasoline to the private organization for use in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Opinion 93-16
… must be credited under a service award program for each calendar year after the establishment of the program in which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16Audits
… the State Comptroller audits State and local governments to ensure that they use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently to promote the common good. We provide two versions of our audits: a concise summary called the Taxpayers’ Guides to Audits; and the entire audit report. See Reports for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsAdvisory Council for the Retirement System
… to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the administration and management of the … to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the administration and management of the Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-systemOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… Department of Health (Department) oversees nursing homes in New York State through its Division of Nursing Homes and … Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in monitoring quality of care in nursing homes. The Division is responsible for ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesOversight of Homeless Shelters
… oversees homeless shelters to ensure they are operating in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. … to county Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) in the operation of these programs. Through its Bureau of … and ensuring they meet certain standards, as established in New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. In contrast, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersProgram Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center
… period June 1, 2012 through February 3, 2016. Background In October 2013, the Department launched a state-based … State of Health, to help New Yorkers shop for and enroll in health insurance coverage. Since 2010, the Department has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/program-oversight-and-monitoring-maximus-contract-new-york-state-health-insuranceSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… effectively, and available to continue processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT … ITS is charged with ensuring proper controls are in place to protect the vast amount of personal data stored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… and Markets (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related … our audit pursuant to legislative mandates included in Section 294(8) of this Law, which direct that the … dairy products. Each specific market order detailed in Department regulations is established to assist the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014Wage Theft Investigations
… mission is to protect workers, assist the unemployed and connect job seekers to jobs. Its Division of Labor Standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsUpstate Medical University's Billing Practices
… New York’s only academic medical center, specializes in research and treatment of the most prevalent human … facilities, including its downtown campus location in Syracuse and over 100 specialty clinics. Upstate serves … revenue of approximately $1.4 billion for the same period. In 2013, Upstate hired a consultant to help strengthen its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/17/upstate-medical-universitys-billing-practicesSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… include oversight of more than 700 school districts with 3.2 million students, 7,000 libraries, 900 museums, and 52 … Regional Transportation Authority: Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (2016-S-31) Office of Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… allows DMNA to be reimbursed by NGB for expenses it incurs in operations and training of the State Army and Air National Guard. Key Findings Weaknesses in DMNA’s handling of reimbursement requests to NGB resulted in nearly $1.27 million in lost reimbursements. DMNA did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsOtselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… totaling $35,038, officials did not seek competition for a transportation efficiency study ($32,500), purchases of … and information technology equipment ($8,512), or for the school District’s attorney that was paid $21,038 … and did not help ensure officials sought competition for goods and services. Key Recommendations Update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-223
… Security Group Life. Affected Employees Courts employees in Bargaining Units DR, S9, SR, and SN Effective Date(s) … transactions for enrollments, cancellations and/or changes in a biweekly file. Agency update access is no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-223-update-existing-deduction-code-398-bankers-sec-gr-lifeCUNY Bulletin No. CU-846
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the … bonus payment. The one-time ratification bonus is pensionable, not subject to across-the-board increases, and is not included in the calculation of overtime. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-846-city-university-new-york-cuny-ratification-bonus-paymentSUNY Bulletin No. SU-381
… and 2025 Stipend Increases. Affected Employees: Employees in GSEU – BU28 positions who meet the eligibility criteria … between the State of New York and GSNU, employees in the GSEU bargaining unit listed above may be eligible for an increase in the minimum stipend and an increase in stipend of three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-381-academic-years-2023-2025-retroactive-stipend-increaseUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-100
… SY (BU SY) Effective Date(s) Payments will be included in the employee’s regular check, dated 8/23/06 Background … for the Bonus Payment of $800.00: Annual employees in Bargaining Unit SY who are Active or on authorized Paid … The Bonus Payment is pensionable and is included in the calculation of overtime. $1,500.00 One-Time Bonus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-100-ucs-80000-bonus-payment-and-150000-one-time-bonus-payment