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Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Report 2018-N-6 ). About the Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s large budget gaps are coming into greater focus as ridership … not recovered nearly as well as the MTA had anticipated, large budget gaps exist without the use of federal funding. … covered 51.1% of MTA’s overall operating costs (52.8% for NYC Transit). As of May 2022, fares covered just 31.9% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Report 2019-N-3 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… for state revenues by $5.2 billion through July. New Gov. Kathy Hochul and state leaders should think …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… using measures such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How many total collections are … What is the cost per transaction? How convenient is the process for residents? By becoming more efficient, your local … and increase interest earnings. Use a Bank Having a bank process payments on behalf of your local government can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct deposit and update their direct deposit and bank account options in New York State Payroll Online … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality allowing employees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lee (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively … general and highway funds had a total of $8.3 million in fund balance as of December 31, 2024 ($8 million in the … The Board did not effectively manage the general and highway fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63Glossary
… he unclaimed funds glossary outlines the terminology used within unclaimed funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/glossaryMontrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… $484 made through an online payment system and at a local coffee chain. Although officials claimed that the purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53How to Report Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
NYSLRS employers report information about employees through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/how-report-days-workedTravel Advisory No. 13
… and the U.S. General Services Administration issued new standard mileage rates for 2025. The standard rate for personal vehicle mileage is $0.70 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/13-updated-mileage-ratesCayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… Determine whether County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory requirements. Determine whether claims were … Determine whether County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… spending with revenue while still meeting the critical needs of New Yorkers and local communities. Funding for these … of the economy and federal assistance. Governor Cuomo’s call for comprehensive campaign finance reform and public financing of campaigns is welcome. New York needs to reform its campaign finance system from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalSaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… and monitoring projects and to review its grant and loan program for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, … Development Agency Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program 2015M85 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSouth Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsIra Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… examine the Department’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through March 17, 2014. … Background The Ira Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Ira in Cayuga … fire protection services to its residents. Disbursements for the period January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-130
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary insurance Deduction Code 539 , Allstate Life of New York. Background At the request of the Unified Court … in a life insurance program administered by Allstate Life of New York. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-130-new-deduction-code-539-allstate-life-new-yorkAccounts Payable Advisory No. 21
… Subject: Referencing a Master Contract on a Voucher Guidance: This advisory is to inform … Business Units of new guidelines for referencing a Master Contract ID on a voucher. As stated in Advisory Number 8 ( … that includes only purchases related to a single master contract. Business Units should not split invoices to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contractsAbout the Retirement System – What Every Employer Should Know
… What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-retirement-systemTuckahoe Common School District - Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) Funds (2018M-229)
… activity (ECA) funds were deposited complete and in a timely manner, and whether all disbursements were properly supported and for legitimate ECA purposes. Key Findings The Board did not appoint a faculty counselor, faculty auditor or a central treasurer as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-eca-funds-2018m