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DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… P. DiNapoli. The decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are historically the … accounted for about two-thirds of the state’s overtime hours in 2023. The Department of Corrections and Community … of the workforce but accounted for 68.7% of the overtime hours. A 16.4% (almost 870,000 hours) rise in overtime hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today in response to Mayor Mamdani’s statement on New York City’s budget. In December, DiNapoli released a budget analysis that estimated that out-year gaps were understated. “Today’s … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budgetSeneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … devices. All six complaints did not include documentation to show the results of the Director’s investigation. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringVIII.1 Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… Most adjustments to payments and deposits should be submitted in either the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1-accounts-payable-journal-vouchers-general-ledger-journal-entriesIV.5.A Operating and Other Transfers – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… GL BU balancing account used by the SFS Program. 60825 SW Trans to (FAR) GL BU balancing account used by the SFS Program. 60829 SW Trans To – OSC Use GL BU balancing account used by the SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5a-operating-and-other-transfersRailroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our original report, Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Report 2013-S-5). Background Our initial audit … oversaw railroads in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. We concluded that the … recommendations included in our original report Railroad Bridge Inspection Program Report 2013S5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/04/railroad-bridge-inspection-program-followSelected Financial Management Practices (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our initial report, Selected Financial Management … and modified by $16.9 million, but the documentation in support of contract modification was incomplete. Key Finding We found that the Trust made progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/15/selected-financial-management-practices-followAdministration of Concession Services at Riverbank State Park - Tri-State Snacks & Concessions
… Tri-State Snacks and Concessions (Tri-State), at Riverbank State Park, and whether Tri-State remitted the … the period February 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014. Background Riverbank State Park (Riverbank), a 28-acre rooftop park on the west side of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/administration-concession-services-riverbank-state-park-tri-state-snacks-concessionsSafety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… buses at many of SIR’s 21 stations or to the Staten Island Ferry. SIR operates 24 hours a day with service every 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followControls Over Equipment (Follow-Up)
… item is purged from the system. Our initial report, issued on January 9, 2019, examined whether H+H had established … issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/20/controls-over-equipment-followTown of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… officials properly configured network and computer user access controls to safeguard the Town’s IT systems. Key … did not adequately configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive IT control … and procedures addressing areas key to securing user access controls to minimize the risk of data loss. Provide IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4Homer Central School District - Criminal History Background Checks (2019M-76)
… to students prior to obtaining or confirming fingerprint clearances. Conduct periodic checks of employee files to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/homer-central-school-district-criminal-history-background-checks-2019m-76State Agencies Bulletin No. 654-A
… Direct Deposit Advice statement. Background OSC has added a five (5) digit sub-sort number appearing on the outside … statement. The outside address area will now include a five digit sub-sort number. Affected Employees Employees who receive a Direct Deposit Advice statement Effective Date(s) Paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/654-addendum-additional-information-direct-deposit-advice-statement-address2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… In honor of Women’s History Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. … In honor of Womens History Month State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthOrange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… complete records were maintained. Key Findings The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete … inventory and investigation records as required by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Consumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… consumers were at increased risk of not paying the correct price for goods and services. Nine Departments did not adopt price accuracy testing procedures. Eight Departments did not perform periodic price accuracy tests. None of the Departments completed all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Opinion 90-50
… when the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) performs highway construction on their behalf pursuant … subdivision relates to the settlement procedures between DOT and a municipality for costs associated with the municipal work performed by DOT. This provision authorizes DOT, upon the request of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50Oversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities
… Key Findings The Department completed 94% of RAM facility and radiation equipment facility inspections on time; however, it completed 44% of … as for staff time and travel. Additionally: Of the 259 RAM facility inspections that needed the buffer to be considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/23/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… the same as a year ago, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These … System (FSMS) scores, including eight that were released today. “The number of local governments designated in fiscal … excluding New York City twice a year. The scores announced today are for local governments operating on a calendar year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores