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XII.9.F Correcting Payments Processed Against the Incorrect Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units related to the … order, please contact the Bureau of State Expenditures’ Customer Service Help Desk at (518) 474-4868, or by email addressed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9f-correcting-payments-processed-against-incorrect-purchase-orderTown of Ellicott – Justice Court (2015M-111)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2011 through April 21, … not adequately reconcile pending-ticket reports from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles with current Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/11/13/town-ellicott-justice-court-2015m-111Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Riverhead (S9-21-13)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … Riverhead (Town) is one of the local governments included in our review. The Town is located in Suffolk County. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-riverhead-s9-21-13Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Rome (S9-21-3)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-rome-s9-21-3Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Smithtown (S9-21-14)
… financial operations of local governments across New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no impact … of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the State. The Town of Smithtown (Town) is one of the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-smithtown-s9-21-14Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Canandaigua (S9-21-18)
… financial operations of local governments across New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no impact … of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the State. The City of Canandaigua (City) is one of the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/28/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-canandaigua-s9-21-18Contract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… wage laws under its janitorial contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). The audit … contractors must pay prevailing wages for the locality where the work is performed to certain employees performing work on a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… regulations issued by the Department. The Department is the State agency responsible for enforcing compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… Purpose To assess the accuracy of the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General's reported cost savings for … the Medicaid program. There are no industry standards or guidelines for calculating cost savings values, so OMIG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 3
… addresses in New York State (e.g., entities such as Time Warner Cable and Verizon) have experienced difficulty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/3-address-sequenceDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… $5.8 billion in the first quarter (January-March) of 2025, an increase of 3.2% ($180 million) compared to the same … growth ranged from 0.3% (Mid-Hudson) to 7% (Southern Tier), with over 80% (47 of 57) of counties outside of New … (9.8%), Lewis (9.4%), Orleans (9.2%) and Franklin (9.1%). Among the 10 counties that had decreases in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterLivonia Central School District – Conflict of Interest (2024M-89)
… had prohibited interests in District contracts pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Article 18.A … audit bills or claims under the contract; or appoint an officer or employee with those powers or duties. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/livonia-central-school-district-conflict-interest-2024m-89Mental Health: Inpatient Service Capacity
In recent years, the prevalence and estimated numbers of New Yorkers living with any mental illness have increased, according to the State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/mental-health-inpatient-service-capacity.pdfEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdfThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Safety, Reliability and Frequency
In the wake of the pandemic the MTA experienced significant ridership loss from which it has yet to recover. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has noted the MTA’s revenue composition is unlikely to return to pre-pandemic norms over the financial plan period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2023.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27)
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27.pdfMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (2021-S-26)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York Employment Service System and the Ticket to Work program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s26.pdfMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (2021-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York Employment Service System and the Ticket to Work program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s26-response.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2019-S-65) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is complying with Executive Order 95, including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and useful.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s65-response.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27-response.pdf