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Rolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… Objective To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road’s Rolling Stock Programs Department … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a State public authority created pursuant to Article 5, Title 11 of the Public Authorities Law. One of six related MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementWage Theft Investigations
… is efficiently utilizing its resources to undertake and complete wage theft investigations timely and whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds … these, 12,938 cases (75 percent) had been open more than one year since the initial claim was received. The Division's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsDivorce – State Police Plan
… Divorce can affect your retirement benefits. The New York State Court … offers an easy-to-complete, online DRO template . You don’t have to use the template, but because the review process is … may be revoked for the ordinary death benefit, the Cash Refund — Contributions option (Tiers 2 and 3) and Five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/divorceExtra-Classroom Activity (2015-MR-5)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following school … Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials properly accounted for extra-classroom … receipts and disbursements were properly accounted for. We reviewed 442 cash receipts totaling $299,000 and found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/extra-classroom-activity-2015-mr-5Service Credit Purchase Payments – Legacy Reporting
… If members choose to purchase credit for their previous service, they have the option to pay the required … be used for the purchase of optional service credit); or Payroll deductions spread over a period of time equal to or … and make additional payments is through their Retirement Online member accounts . If members request payment be made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/service-credit-purchase-paymentsReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
New York City’s finances continue to benefit from better-than-projected revenues and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges. Budgetary flexibility, including reserves and contingencies, remains at near-record levels as a share of spending.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-19-2024.pdfRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2023-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2020-S-39).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f27.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18-response.pdfRoadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-24)
Determine whether the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-s9-21-24.pdfThe New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
Determine whether the Rye Neck Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/rye-neck-s9-21-34.pdfPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
Determine whether the Port Washington Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/port-washington-s9-21-33.pdfAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfReport on the Joint Investigation of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency
A joint investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the New Windsor Police Department revealed institutionalized corruption in the administration of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency’s Accelerator Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/joint-investigation-orange-co-ida.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Department officials did not deposit or account for all donations received or deposit money received from fundraisers … For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 130,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Roosevelt Fire District – Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-112)
… five elected members. Expenditures for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 were $2,380,104. Key Findings … had it adopted more reasonable meal and lodging per diem rates. Although the District has hourly payroll expenditures that total approximately $81,000 per year, the District does not have procedures that provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/09/roosevelt-fire-district-financial-operations-and-information-technologyApplying for Benefits – Article 14 Benefits
… To apply for Retirement System benefits, you must file the appropriate application form with the … State Comptroller in a timely manner. Forms are available from our website , our Call Center or your employer. Specific … in each benefit description. If you need help, you can call or write us, or make an appointment with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-benefits