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Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Between January 2008 and July 2012, 610 flags were issued on NYSTA-owned bridges, including 22 red flags. Key Findings … bridges. Key Recommendations Inspect all highway bridges on time and report the red flags to DOT within one week, as … Management and Oversight of Structural Defects on Highway Bridges (2012-F-18) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsOpinion 90-47
… may reimburse a former town superintendent of highways for legal expenses incurred in defending a lawsuit brought … power to maintain the road and ability to use it for access to his own property. The lawsuit is in the process … under certain circumstances, to provide a legal defense for town "employees" by the town attorney or an attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audit, issued in January 2021, determined that for certain organizations that participate in NYSHIP, their employees may … more cost-effective options, because Civil Service, citing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) … out HIPAA exceptions that would allow it. Department of Health (Medicaid Program): Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0City of Long Beach – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities (2013M-48)
… April 30, 2012. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has a population of approximately 35,000. … the interfund advances are repaid by the close of the year in which the loans were made. Establish formal, written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/07/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-and-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-2013mDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account
… of an unauthorized bank account by Sunnyside Manor’s Board. For findings and recommendations related to … the unauthorized bank account, see the full report ( 2022-S-46 ). About the Program The Mitchell-Lama Housing program … mat, a cooking apron, and toys) totaling $2,512 and restaurant payments totaling $1,723, including a single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellOrange Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-154)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Orange Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings BOCES officials did not establish adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/01/27/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-nonstudent-network-userMassena Central School District - Selected Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-71)
… administrative fees and utilities), direct access to a District bank account to disburse these funds. Payment of utilities totaling … and utility vendors from having direct access to a District bank account and the ability to disburse funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/massena-central-school-district-selected-non-payroll-disbursements-2019mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1913
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the April 2021 2% Lifeguard Salary Increase. … be not be processed before the commencement of the 2021 season. These retroactive increases will be automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1913-april-2021-lifeguard-2-salary-increase-state-university-professionalDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… aid from the federal government, in his review of the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22, as … later.” DiNapoli released a preliminary analysis of the Executive Budget in January. His full analysis of the Executive Budget released today, which includes a review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerCUNY Bulletin No. CU-734
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2022 PSC $1,500 General Salary Increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-734-april-2022-professional-staff-congress-psc-1500-generalSUNY Bulletin No. SU-362
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the July 2024 Increase to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay and … Pay, or Leave of Absence (only if the Action/Reason code is Leave of Absence/WDL (WC Dis Lv), Leave of Absence/WPS (WC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-362-july-2024-increase-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel, for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the … to also have worked full time as a tax collector for Bethel. Her claims falsely increased her service credit … of Debra Gabriel the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the … The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s … and state leaders should think strategically about how to use this "surplus" – by dedicating it to rainy day fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… school shooting in Parkland, Florida highlight the need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and … (Building Plans). The Law outlines general requirements for the plans, but the specifics are left up to safety teams … School Districts’ compliance with the requirements for school safety planning and, consequently, does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… of recurring revenues to fund recurring expenditures. The 2026 preliminary budget includes an estimate for health … deplete the town’s general fund resources by the end of 2026. West Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Opinion 89-40
… or defend an action or proceeding affecting any district property or claim of the district, or involving its rights or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… has not established a consistent documented system for ranking its capital assets by importance, nor a schedule of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 97-4
… Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of moneys to pay death benefit upon death of firefighter's spouse) … Glen Cove may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to provide a benefit to a member of the Association solely by reason of the death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4Controls Over and Revenues From .nyc Generic Top-Level Domains
… (DoITT) has collected all the revenues due from the .nyc generic top-level domain program, and whether the … a franchise agreement with a vendor to apply for the “.nyc” generic TLD (gTLD) and to operate, manage, maintain, and market the .nyc gTLD program. New York City’s contract with the vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/25/controls-over-and-revenues-nyc-generic-top-level-domainsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Health Insurance Program – Anthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare (2023-S-3) … (Civil Service). Civil Service contracts with Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) to administer the Hospital Program of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits