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EPI - 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.pdfEnacted Budget Financial Plan Report: State Fiscal Year 2022-23, July 2022
The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan from the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal stability for the next five years and includes plans to bolster rainy day reserves significantly.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2022-23.pdfJohnson City Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements
Determine whether Johnson City Central School District (District) officials ensured students received services in accordance with their individualized education programs (IEPs) and that the District claimed all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/johnson-city-2021-186.pdfAid 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.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.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.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.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.pdfAffidavit for Benefit Payment (1310.4) (RS4139)
To make a written statement for the purpose of receiving a deceased NYSLRS retiree’s death benefit when there is no executor, administrator of the deceased's estate, surviving spouse, minor child, or beneficiary use form RS4139.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs4139.pdfNew York City Department of Homeless Services: Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Follow-Up) (2025-F-23)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Report 2022-N-6).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-25f23.pdfGovernment Services Series: NYC Dept. of Buildings
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is meeting its timeliness goals for high priority demands but its responsiveness is slowing for both development and inspection activities due to staffing and budget constraints.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/gss-for-dob-june-26-approved.pdfArea #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… individuals. Firewalls Firewalls are hardware and/or software programs that enforce boundaries between devices on … government’s or school’s requirements change, such as when new applications or devices are added to the network. … of network activity even with an automated IDS in place. When a security violation occurs, appropriate action should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionDiNapoli: NYC Department of Buildings Meets Critical Goals but Lags on Lower Priority Issues
… review milestones. For jobs submitted through its public portal, in 2025, the department completed its first plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/dinapoli-nyc-department-buildings-meets-critical-goals-lags-lower-priority-issuesOpinion 97-18
… of a county sewer district) COUNTY LAW, §§215(5), (6); 275: Pursuant to County Law, §215, real property acquired for … for the sale of the property of a county district. Section 275 of the County Law makes specific provision for the sale … a water authority or a joint water works system. Section 275 provides that such a sale is subject to a mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18Opinion 94-28
… undertaken for existing or proposed district or extension) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (duty to reimburse … wastewater treatment. Presently, there exists only one sewer district within the county. The study was undertaken … charged against the county's general fund or against the sewer district. With respect to planning for future capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-28DiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed for Youth Jobs Programs
… were accurate. "The New York Youth Jobs Program’s goal is to encourage companies to hire young people in need of employment, but better … excess credit of $69,518. Tax officials stated that they have begun action to recover the excess credit. Auditors also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-youth-jobs-programsDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… at $20,000 bond or cash. If convicted, Banack faces up to 5 to 15 years in state prison. The charges are accusations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kOpinion 96-21
… issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Beach Erosion Control Districts (increase or improvement of … destroyed or worn-out facilities or appurtenances by beach erosion control district) TOWN LAW, §§198(10-a), … the installation of a sand-filled geotube at a town-owned beach in a town beach erosion control district which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21DiNapoli: Stronger Oversight Needed for Social Adult Day Care Programs
… An audit of Social Adult Day Care (SADC) programs found questionable Medicaid … “Many vulnerable New Yorkers rely on social adult day care services to help them stay in their own homes and … where it claimed attendance exceeded its capacity. For one day, the SADC submitted claims for services to 530 people, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-stronger-oversight-needed-social-adult-day-care-programs