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DiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… or higher fares and tolls.” While the short-term outlook for the MTA’s operating budget has improved with the economy, … state and the city have not yet approved the MTA’s request for additional resources. As a result, it is not yet possible … increases of 4 percent, the capital program would account for 21 percent of operating revenues during the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… travel on business, such as to attend conferences and training classes, generally you may only reimburse them for … trips after the end of conferences at taxpayer expense for personal reasons Missing or insufficient documentation of … authorized by the governing board, employees who use their personal vehicles for business travel may receive a mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-345
… providing services is an independent contractor or an employee. Payroll Bulletin No. 845 - Agency Compliance with … should be treated as an independent contractor or an employee. Effective Date(s) Immediately Background In … OSC Actions OSC has created a new Bargaining Unit, Benefit Program and Earnings Program in order to pay and withhold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-345-payment-nonresident-alien-independent-contractors-providingSUNY Bulletin No. SU-239
… payroll period in SUNY Fiscal Year 2015-2016. Employees who do not work 39 consecutive payroll periods and have not … as a lump sum payment, at the rate when their salary was reduced, on the payroll period immediately following the … Earnings Code D7U, X7U, Y7U and Z7U for each employee who has not received repayment of all SUNY United University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-239-repayment-suny-united-university-professions-uupComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Caton , Delaware County , Town of Indian Lake and Tompkins County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … any written contracts with the vendors. Town of Indian Lake – Reserves and Justice Court Operations (Hamilton … of Boonville Town of Caton Delaware County Town of Indian Lake and Tompkins County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Collection of Electronic Waste Fees
… in compliance with the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (Act). This audit covers the period … Covered electronic equipment includes computers, computer peripherals, televisions, small-scale servers, and … to set up and fund programs for the collection and recycling of e-waste in the State. The Act also requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-713
… University of New York who are eligible to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program are affected. … Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other … Actions A listing of employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is sent to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-713-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… Fire Commissioners (Board) pay Advanced Life Support (ALS) employees only the amounts to which they were entitled? Audit … of $510,000. Audit Summary The Board did not pay ALS employees only the amounts to which they were entitled. The … The Board did not pay ALS employees only the amounts to which they were entitled The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153Sky Light Center Inc. – Supported Housing Program
… supported housing providers, such as Sky Light, to locate apartments and negotiate leases on behalf of clients, help the clients move into their apartments, and provide necessary related services. Sky Light … his personal property, and rental payments for unoccupied apartments. Sky Light officials cannot account for over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/05/sky-light-center-inc-supported-housing-programTowns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… During fiscal stress, towns often defer critical road infrastructure needs in order to fund daily services. However, preventive maintenance can extend road life and help towns save money. A long-term plan, adopted by the town’s board, is critical to support road maintenance efforts and can also help towns obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2CUNY Bulletin No. CU-712
… to the position pools in PayServ. Affected Employees All CUNY employee records will be affected. Background To … will NOT roll to the new Fiscal Year Budget Reference: CUNY Pools not rolled to 21-22 Budget Reference Questions … CUNY Bulletin No CU712 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-712-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-cuny-fiscal-year-endSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s discretionary … April 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012. Background The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation of the State of New … To determine whether Roosevelt Island Operating Corporations discretionary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… totaled $829,784 and $736,394. Key Finding The Village Building Inspector did not take an oath of office and, as … Requests for payment are submitted monthly by voucher. The Building Inspector receives an Internal Revenue Service Form … nearly $73,000 of which was based on fees collected for building permits. Because there is no cap on the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Northport-East Northport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-164)
… Northport Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County. The District is … appropriations over the five-year period. As shown in Table 1, District officials overestimated expenditures by … to ensure that the amounts are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutory requirements. Appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionHuman Resource Practices
… supporting its operations. The Human Resource Department (HR) manages and supports resources for Upstate’s workforce … enterprise, and a network of patient care facilities. HR develops local human resource-related policies in … paid $1,374,670, 20 (amounting to nearly $940,000 in payroll costs) were deemed not useful, of poor quality, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practicesTown of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… the Town’s general fund to pay for the Garrison Landing Water District’s (GLWD’s) operation and maintenance (O&M) … the GLWD’s costs that only benefited taxpayers within the water district and resulted in the decline of the general … our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-264)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … separate from the Town of Georgetown and Madison County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for the general fund for 2014 total approximately $145,700. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/georgetown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-264Town of Chautauqua – Fiscal Stress (2013M-220)
… 16, 2013. Background The Town of Chautauqua is located in Chautauqua County and serves about 4,460 residents. The … tax by $154,157 and the rental of real property by $77,580 in the three most recent fiscal years (2010-2012). Because of … the general town-wide fund experienced operating deficits in the 2010, 2011, and 2012 fiscal years. Consequently, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-chautauqua-fiscal-stress-2013m-220Watertown Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Claims Processing (2012M-221)
… housing authority created to provide low-rent housing in the City of Watertown. The Authority is governed by a … dedication to the Authority. We are aware of no authority in NYS Public Housing Law for a housing authority to make a … paid trips, to an employee or retiree. It is permissible in our view for a housing authority to provide a token of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/watertown-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-claims-processing-2012m-221City of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… within the Allegany Territory of the Seneca Nation, in Cattaraugus County. The City, which has approximately … flow analyses and did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner to the Seneca Nation. The Comptroller did … enforce the collection of overdue property tax payments in a timely manner and did not follow the tax enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284