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Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hazardous … Oneonta, and Cobleskill), we found significant variation in the adequacy of controls over hazardous materials. At most … the non-university center campuses, we found select areas in which controls over hazardous materials could be improved. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste-followDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… New York's water systems may require nearly $40 billion in repairs and … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Many drinking water systems in New York are over 100 years old and … life," DiNapoli said. "Too many places are dealing with water main breaks, leaks, contaminated drinking water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingTown of Lewis – Records and Reports (2025M-17)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lewis (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintain … for receiving, disbursing and retaining custody of Town money, maintaining accounting records and providing … totaling $50,038 for New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System (NYSLRS) contributions and workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-lewis-records-and-reports-2025m-17Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Report 2018-N-2 ). About the Program The New … Law requires schools and school districts to take safety planning actions and the State Education Department … in our initial audit report Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements Report 2018N2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-107
… must not include the performance advance in the salary reported in the Pay Rate field. The agency must report the … if applicable, the performance advance in the salary reported in the Pay Rate field. The agency must report the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-107-april-2020-district-council-37-dc37-performanceRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, … or facility for criminal prosecution. Our initial audit report, which was issued on August 15, 2017, identified many … in correcting the problems we identified in the initial report. However, improvements are still needed. Of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followRocky Point Union Free School District – Overtime (2021M-80)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Rocky Point Union Free School District (District) officials properly … Determine whether the Rocky Point Union Free School District District officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/06/rocky-point-union-free-school-district-overtime-2021m-80State Agencies Bulletin No. 835.1
… CSEA agreement expires on March 31, 2011. Effective Date(s): The revised method of calculating salaries for … level (using the hiring rate) to which such salary can be assigned on the CSEA salary schedule in effect on the … level (using the hiring rate) to which such salary can be assigned on the CSEA salary schedule. Apply the appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/8351-new-promotion-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilTown of Fishkill – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-246-F)
… in Dutchess County. The Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/19/town-fishkill-audit-follow-2013m-246-fFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… its review of projects in a timely manner and, if not, what the impacts on school districts are. We also sought to determine whether districts are commencing project construction prior to obtaining final … its review of projects in a timely manner and if not what the impacts on school districts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewTransportation and Warehousing Sector – New York City Industry Sector Dashboards
… tax year 2023, e-commerce accounted for 18 percent of retail taxable sales in the City. The sector’s relatively … moving goods rather than people during the pandemic. Employment Private Sector Comparison City, State and Nation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/osdc/reports/nyc-sectors/transportation-and-warehousingSusquehanna Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-95)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Susquehanna Valley Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether Susquehanna Valley Central School District District officials established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/23/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mIssue Brief: New York City Health + Hospitals
New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest municipal public health system in the country and the City’s largest provider of care to Medicaid patients, mental health patients, and uninsured patients.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/health-hospitals-issue-brief.pdfResidential Real Estate in NYC: Rising Tax Bills During COVID Fuel Disparities
New York City’s residential real estate market has proven resilient to the COVID-19 pandemic recession, with family homes seeing significant growth in value as people sought larger spaces amid limited supply.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/residential-real-estate-in-nyc.pdfSewanhaka Central High School District - Information Technology Contingency Planning (2023M-12)
Determine whether Sewanhaka Central High School District (District) officials developed an information technology (IT) contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-2023-12.pdfDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
Determine whether the Downsville Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/downsville-fire-district-2022-130.pdfUpdate on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
The devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York, necessitating borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/update-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdfInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area, April 2022
During this high inflationary period, increases in the NYC metro area have been less than those nationally and in other large metropolitan areas; nevertheless, price increases appear poised to outstrip earnings growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/inflation-nyc-metropolitan-area.pdfTheresa Fire District – Board Oversight and Financial Management (2021M-60)
Determine whether the Theresa Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to ensure that financial activities were properly recorded and reported and whether they properly managed fund balance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/theresa-district-2021-60.pdfThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
In 2019, New York City’s retail sector comprised 32,600 businesses that provided 344,600 jobs, paid $16 billion in total wages citywide, and contributed $55 billion in taxable sales to the City’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2021.pdf