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Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) is … period, 42 Department staff made over 4,800 site visits to conduct inspections of rides across the State. In 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… completed an Arts education curriculum that complied with State Education Department Regulations. Background Arts … an Arts education reduces the risk of students dropping out of school and helps them develop their creativity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Purpose To assess Empire State Development Corporation's personal services contract with former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather Hitchens for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsOpinion 89-14
… the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Payments (collecting officer may not … may request that persons paying their taxes by mail and desiring a tax receipt include a self-addressed stamped … a taxpayer to a tax receipt by mail when requested and since such receipts must be mailed at town expense, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14DiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… P. DiNapoli. “There are nearly two million senior citizens in our city, many of whom are among our most vulnerable … to ensure seniors are getting the support they depend on in a timely manner.” DFTA contracts with service providers to … evaluate benefits, and enroll eligible clients in services. When services cannot be provided immediately, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… in policies. Some local governments and schools use an IT vendor for assistance in establishing, conducting and … to the CEO, IT manager, department head(s) or an IT vendor. Asking the right questions is not only an effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. Department of Corrections and Community Supervision: Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (2021-S-1) The department has not established … from six hospitals and reviewed the associated patients’ medical records. Auditors found that 47 claims were overpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOperational Advisory No. 32
… and attachments for all ROA transactions submitted online or through a bulkload file. Supplier ID/Vendor ID and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesXI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The purpose of this Section is to set forth requirements for establishing repayment agreements … REV. 09/27/2024 … The purpose of this Section is to set forth requirements for establishing repayment agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7c-deferred-payment-arrangementsLists
… Local Governments 2024 Data (updated April 2025) Munis in Stress [ pdf ] Not Filed and Inconclusive [ … [ xlsx ] School Districts 2024 Data (updated January 2025) Schools in Stress [ pdf ] Not Filed and Inconclusive [ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/listsMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… is the GIGP, which supports projects across New York State that utilize unique stormwater infrastructure design … the Department of Environmental Conservation’s New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual; provide the … compliance with the Agreement as well as federal and State requirements. From the GIGP’s inception in 2009 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… water. Multiply A and F. Then multiply that result by your current water rate. Perform a cost-benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… status; and review health insurance bills to compare social security numbers of eligible persons with the local … changes in dependents, address or phone number change). Social Security Association Death Master File: Periodically … eligible retirees to the Death Master File (DMF) from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The DMF lists over 65 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1460
To explain OSC and agency procedures related to the Factor Change
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1460-factor-change-fiscal-year-2016-17Medgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Key Findings CUNY Central officials provided us with a list of 24 bank accounts that they were aware of at MEC. … is owned by CUNY. To pay for these purchases, tax levy funds were transferred into the account used to pay for them, … and $40,000 from CUNY auxiliary and student fees. These funds were not used for their intended purposes. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accountsState Agencies Bulletin No. 855
… Eligible employees who are on Leave with at least 50% pay on November 5, 2008 (Institution) or November 12, 2008 … part-time employees on Sick Leave at less than 50% pay on November 5, 2008 (Institution) or November 12, 2008 … leave. Eligible employees on an approved Leave Without Pay on November 5, 2008 (Institution) or November 12, 2008 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/855-2008-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 771
… provided the employee returns to the payroll within one (1) year of the eligibility date. Eligible employees on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/771-2007-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 794
To explain procedures related to the Factor Change
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/794-factor-change-fiscal-year-2008-09State Agencies Bulletin No. 941
… Eligible employees who are on Leave with at least 50% pay on November 4, 2009 (Institution) or November 11, 2009 … part-time employees on Sick Leave at less than 50% pay on November 4, 2009 (Institution) or November 11, 2009 … leave. Eligible employees on an approved Leave Without Pay on November 4, 2009 (Institution) or November 11, 2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/941-2009-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1147
… Year factor of 0.038356 . OSC Actions Job Data After payroll processing is completed for Pay Period 1, OSC will … reflect the Non-Leap Year factor. Additional Pay After payroll processing is completed for Pay Period 1, OSC will … an effective date retroactively placing an employee on the payroll (Hire, Rehire, Concurrent Hire, Reinstatement from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1147-factor-change-fiscal-year-2012-13