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Open Educational Resources
… determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) is using Open Educational Resources (OER) funds to establish, sustain, … CUNY reported that the cost of books and supplies is often a barrier to academic success. OER are any teaching, … To determine whether the City University of New York CUNY is using Open Educational Resources OER funds to establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesHispanic Businesses in New York State, April 2011
The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in New York State totaled 193,200 in 2007, the latest year for which data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2012.pdfHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (2021-S-23) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s initial Needs Assessments and Individual Living Plans are completed timely and if clients are receiving services needed to transition to permanent housing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s23-response.pdfHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (2021-S-23)
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s initial Needs Assessments and Individual Living Plans are completed timely and if clients are receiving services needed to transition to permanent housing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s23.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… of 269 State-supervised developments with over 105,000 apartments were built under the Program. In exchange for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… October 2011 The MTA first removed trash cans from the 8th Street station on the R line and at Flushing-Main Street on the 7 line in Oct. 2011 and evaluated the impact … collect when there were no garbage cans. At Flushing Main Street workers collected 13 trash bags each day, down from 39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (2020-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract with the Institute for Community Living, Inc. (ICL) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n4-response.pdfGovernor Cuomo and Comptroller DiNapoli Appoint First-Ever Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the members of the state's first-ever … Governor Andrew M Cuomo and Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the members of the states firstever …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/governor-cuomo-and-comptroller-dinapoli-appoint-first-ever-decarbonization-advisory-panelIII.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… may freely enter information without restriction (free form fields). Unlike restricted fields, free form fields may not have appropriate security settings … access and/or redistribution. Examples of such free form fields include Invoice Number, Invoice Description …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-informationAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… and collecting the expenses of administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, “Acts”). The … the Acts pursuant to Articles VI and VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. These Acts help ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityDiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… The shortage of affordable housing is especially hard on elderly New Yorkers, but many units are sitting vacant even though thousands of seniors are on … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. The audit examined whether the NYC Department of Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsSelected Aspects of the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Program
… 2014. Background The Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development … an updated directory of certified MWBEs. As of April 2014, DED had certified 7,919 unique businesses as MWBEs. Some … ineligible firms could be certified as MWBEs. In 2013, DED implemented a fully integrated online certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/04/selected-aspects-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-programPawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected District financial activities for the … at the onset of the project. Require District officials to pay appropriate tax certiorari claims from the reserve fund. Limit the Audit Committee’s activities to the scope of what is included in its charter. Amend the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185Overtime Compensation – Enhanced Reporting
… or greater; Recall overtime; and Holiday premium pay for holidays worked.* As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime … , and meets other requirements, is pensionable (included in the definition of earnings for the purposes of a member’s … pay; Inconvenience pay; Location pay; and Straight pay for holidays. *Not all holiday premium pay is considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-compensationHeadstart of Rockland, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Rockland, Inc. (HSOR) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and … (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on HSOR’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. Background HSOR … including costs, that HSOR reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/headstart-rockland-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (2019-S-64) 180-Day Response
The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health is ensuring that the registration, licensing, and inspection of radioactive materials facilities and radiation equipment facilities are completed as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s64-response.pdfDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at least $121,000 on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for … DiNapoli urged the OTB to seek reimbursement for tickets and other expenses that were inappropriately handed … New York State Gaming Commission permits giving out free tickets but requires the OTB to submit an annual marketing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2-response.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2)
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2.pdfCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… Improving your local government's receipt collection system may get … is the process for residents? By becoming more efficient, your local government can possibly increase collections, … Use a Bank Having a bank process payments on behalf of your local government can reduce the amount of staff time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-process