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Opinion 91-56
… in section 2828 of the Public Authorities Law relative to termination of public authorities, encompasses only … ; provided, however, that any appropriation made to such authority or commission by the state of New York or … terminated by law" as used in section 2727(4)(b) appears to contemplate the provisions of section 2828. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56SUNY Bulletin No. SU-300
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2020 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions … annual salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage for their work location. Affected Employees SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-300-december-2020-increase-minimum-wage-employees-employedLocal Government – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Major Local Revenue Sources Remained Fairly Stable Real property tax revenues were mostly unaffected by COVID-19 … single largest source of revenue for local governments, real property taxes accounted for $37 billion, or 43.3 … received $23.4 billion and $4.3 billion, respectively, in real property taxes, representing over 53 percent of total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/local-governmentOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… by the DOE’s Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE), which also conducts fiscal audits of the program, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… and policies for agencies’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), leaving it vulnerable to misguided, inaccurate or biased … acts on my office’s recommendations to help ensure the AI being used by the city is not at risk of bias or … with responsibility for the oversight and governance of AI, which in the previous administration had been under an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsTown of Lockport – Building Permit Fee Collections (2025M-56)
… an existing structure. Typically, in addition to State and federal building codes and regulations, the town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-building-permit-fee-collections-2025m-56DiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… used to price, weigh or measure goods at grocery stores, gas stations and other retail locations to make sure that … used to price weigh or measure goods at grocery stores gas stations and other retail locations to make sure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Central Office (Central) and Lehman College … education students. Lehman, located in the Bronx, New York, is one of CUNY’s 11 senior colleges, and has more … policies and procedures. Prior to establishing any new bank account, the Policy requires colleges to notify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law. This audit covers the period April 1, 2015 through … at a State operated facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other … Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. Under Jonathan’s Law, facility directors are required to do the following in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-267
… automatic processing of the October 2018 Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Increases Affected Employees Eligible … Association 87 Management/Confidential 86 Unrepresented and Benefits Ineligible Employees 88 New York City Judicial … between the Unified Court System of the State of New York and the affected bargaining units (Bargaining Units DR, F8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-267-october-2018-ucs-increases-location-pay-and-location-pay-midTown of Hornellsville – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-112)
Did the Town of Hornellsville Town officials properly distribute foreign fire insurance FFI tax proceeds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-hornellsville-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-112Morristown Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-101)
… prior to payment. The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or … by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Sections 104-b and 39, respectively. Ensure claims were properly supported … Town Law (Town Law), a written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/morristown-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-101Mattituck Fire District – Claims Audit (2025M-48)
… claims from being paid. A proper claims audit ensures that all claims are subjected to an independent, thorough and … and approved. Generally, the Board must audit and approve all claims against the District before directing the … $1.5 million. Audit Summary The Board did not ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements were appropriate, adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/mattituck-fire-district-claims-audit-2025m-48Social Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… for low-income households. SSBG was first established in 1981 through the Omnibus Reconciliation Act as a … to support. New York State has an income eligibility of 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Federal law … 19.1 19.1 All Other 9.1 9.1 Subtotal $ 175.6 $175.6 DSS Adult Protective Services $ 27.1 $27.2 Domestic Violence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantOversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… in the operation of these programs. Through its Bureau of Shelter Services, the Office seeks to meet critical … egregious of which pose obvious and dangerous risks to shelter residents’ health and safety. These included fire and … Take necessary actions to complete all annual inspections, and issue facility certifications, within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersThe Alcott School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… For the year ended June 30, 2014, Alcott reported about $4.3 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/alcott-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… $776,849. During this period, Davis Ethical was owned and operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations … made to Davis Ethical during the time it was owned by William Davis. Key Findings From January 1, 2008 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Report 2017-S-88 ). About the Program The Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice … and monitoring selected public protection grant programs to ensure expenses are allowable under the related contracts. … contracts that were active during the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019, SNUG ("guns" spelled backwards) contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs