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Capital Asset Management (Follow-Up)
… in SFS AM, BCA conducts periodic physical inventory site visits (site visits) to State agencies. The objective of our initial … did not establish adequate policies and procedures for its site visit process and was not conducting site visits on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/capital-asset-management-followTown of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… in the Clerk’s office and $3,140 went missing from the safe. The Clerk did not perform bank reconciliations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-006
… Live PayServ will be unavailable from noon February 10 – 15, 2021 Cutover and conversion will take approximately 5 … Go Live, and agencies will be unable to access PayServ and PS Query during this time. Go Live activities are scheduled … PayServ is expected to be open for agency use February 15, 2021. Updated submission schedules and more detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-006-payroll-improvement-project-agency-timelineDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… stable, long-term results that ensure continued retirement security for our members for generations to come.” The Fund's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… Cities of Buffalo [pdf] , Ithaca [pdf] , Rochester [pdf] , Syracuse [pdf] and White Plains [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The … Findings These local governments have varying processes in place to inspect and monitor their parking structures. … within the last 10 years. Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse and White Plains also have elevators with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3DiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… has updated its proxy voting guidelines and released its 2023 Stewardship Report. “Companies that take steps to be … In 2023, the Fund cast more than 30,900 votes at 3,235 public company meetings. Key updates to the Fund’s … and sexual harassment disclosure proposals at Tesla Inc., Wells Fargo and Co., and Chipotle Mexican Grill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesDiNapoli Announces Interim CIO for the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… week of July 30 after six years of service. "My thanks go to Vicki Fuller, during whose tenure the Fund has reached a … and knowledge over her years as our Deputy CIO. I have great confidence that she will continue to provide a strong, … "This is an exciting opportunity to advance the great work we have performed for the Fund in recent years," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-announces-interim-cio-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundOpinion 97-6
… 301(8), 303, 308: The cost of constructing an addition to house an enhanced emergency telephone (E911) system which is … by the county governing board to be necessary to properly house the system and to assure effective operation and … determine that the construction is necessary to properly house the E911 system and to assure effective operation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Implementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand Central Madison (GCM) terminal in a manner that addressed customer needs. We also determined whether LIRR addressed … trains 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with limited service during the overnight hours. LIRR comprises over 126 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… families transition into permanent housing. As of December 2022, there were 455 homeless shelters in the City, including … have fallen into disrepair, in some cases posing critical health and safety issues for residents and causing the … with a marked increase in capital investment for shelter improvement projects. DHS’ capital budget is mainly used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-shelters-followManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. The Department is authorized … AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection programs, warning signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) employees who are … 9, 2012. Background OPWDD's mission is to help people with developmental disabilities live richer lives by creating … accepting a second job. Second jobs may not interfere with the employee's job responsibilities nor represent a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentDual Employment
… Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at other State or City agencies are working their … individuals throughout the State, some of whom are also employed by other government agencies. OMH policy requires … July 2009 and June 2010, 906 OMH staff members were also employed by another State or New York City agency, 139 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals … "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… of Buildings needs to do more to prioritize workers’ safety,” DiNapoli said. “The agency has the obligation to make sure that contractors and building owners address safety and building code issues timely. It should make the … Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… schools. The act requires school districts to establish a code of conduct, mandates training and instruction for … districts, the department has not reviewed or verified what it has collected or monitored school districts’ … submitting building plans to local law enforcement, SED does not have any assurance that this requirement is being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningAccessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for the … park system, as well as advancing the statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission. The State’s park system comprises over 250 State parks and historic sites, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres across 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/accessibility-people-disabilities-followTown of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… $126 of the premium cost . There was no documentation to support she was entitled to receive these benefits. The findings regarding the former bookkeeper were referred to outside law enforcement for review. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-30)
… Objective Determine whether the Upper Jay Volunteer Fire Department (Department) officials ensured financial activities were … and reported and funds were safeguarded. Key Findings Department officials did not ensure financial activities were … audit fire department Upper Jay financial activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/05/26/upper-jay-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activities-2023mDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… The unemployment rate for mothers in New York City has improved but it remains … have improved access to early education and child care for working mothers and families, but more can be done to … DiNapoli said. “More mothers in the city are now looking for work than before the pandemic, and some are seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levels