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Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023 (2024-M-1) 180-Day Response
To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m1-response.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up) (2024-F-11)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, State Education Department: Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f11.pdfMemorandum in Support of S.6809-A (Reichlin-Melnick) /A.7925-A (Zebrowski)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) strongly supports the enactment of S.6809-A/A.7925-A, which would statutorily restore OSC’s pre-audit review and approval of certain contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/memorandum-in-support-s6809-a7925.pdfOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up) (2021-F-9)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f9.pdfOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (2017-S-60)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately monitors selected high-technology economic development programs and projects it oversees and whether these projects are achieving the intended employment goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s60-response.pdfCompliance With Navigation Law (2019-S-59)
To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s59-response.pdfOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (2019-S-47) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s47-response.pdfVoluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) Instructions
Use the new reduced reach back period on all VCAs signed after January 1, 2017. Reduce the reach back on any General Ledger type property, to property first rep
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/vca-instructions.pdfMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid overpaid Mainstream Managed … recipients are enrolled in Medicare and are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” Additionally, many of the State’s … and Recovery Plans (HARP), which provide specialized care to recipients aged 21 or older with serious mental illness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… According to documents filed in court, surveillance videos from a local scrap yard showed Foust and Clark cashing … The Public Integrity Bureau is part of the Division of Criminal Justice led by Executive Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice Kelly Donovan. The investigation was handled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapOpinion 96 - 11
… terms in the public interest (see, e.g., Matter of New City v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS2d 560 affd 66 NY2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11Opinion 91-36
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … subdivision regulations adopted pursuant to Article 7 of the Village Law may be used to finance additional facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36CUNY Bulletin No. CU-415
… the change in bargaining unit from CC to CD effective 11/18/2010. Job Code Job Title 019281 EOC Assistant 019279 EOC … the change in bargaining unit from CC to CD effective 11/18/2010 using the Action/Reason code of POS/CBU (Position … Unit). Agency data entry can be done starting November 18, 2010. Questions Questions on job actions for eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-415-establishment-new-bargaining-unit-and-new-benefit-programCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9Industrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… whose purpose is to promote, develop, encourage and assist in the acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, … responsible for the IDA’s general management and control. In June 2016, new legislation became effective to increase … good business practices and, therefore, included as a part of our review. 1 Chapter 563 of the Laws of 2015. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1XIV.13 Prompt Payment Interest – XIV. Special Procedures
… the Statewide Financial System SFS as well as a summary of State Archives and the Office of the State Comptroller OSC requirements related to this feature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13-prompt-payment-interestXV.12 Refund of Appropriation and Report of Moneys Received – XV. End of Year
… (FYE) deadlines and notices, please visit the Calendar . Refund of Appropriation Expenditure (AC1286-S) and Report of … of the Treasury (Treasury) by the published deadlines. All Refund of Appropriation vouchers, including any vouchers … March, the account code will need to be changed to 32207 Refund – lapsed approps, see Chapter VII.3 - AP Adjustment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv12-refund-appropriation-and-report-moneys-receivedSole Custody Reporting
… Annually, on or before March 1st, the Sole Custody Reporting web application will be open for … immeasurably to accurate, complete and timely filing of required sole custody bank account information. For more … about Sole Custody Reporting, please contact the Office of the State Comptroller’s Bureau of Financial Reporting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/sole-custody-reportingDiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced the indictment and arrest of Mark Woods, the former longtime … be held accountable for his reprehensible conduct.” “The indictment unsealed earlier today is our second aimed at … the appropriate authorities, leading to the investigation, indictment, and arrest of Mr. Woods,” said Dunkirk Mayor Kate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Park Accessibility for People … For the 7 million people with a disability either living in or visiting NYC, access to the parks—and the necessary … discrimination against individuals with a disability in all programs, activities, and services of public entities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/25/park-accessibility-people-disabilities-follow