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Foreclosure Update From a Local Government Perspective
This brief focuses on prolonged foreclosure activity in New York State and the challenges facing local governments and communities in the wake of the foreclosur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/foreclosure0416.pdfNorth Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
Determine whether North Syracuse Central School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements with service providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/north-syracuse-2022-34.pdfStrengthening New York City's Rainy-Day Fund - November 2021
This report compares the City’s reserve practices to those of other large U.S. cities, and outlines where the City may consider strengthening its reserve policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2022.pdfSpackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
Determine whether Spackenkill Union Free School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements with service providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/spackenkill-2021-89.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2020
The New York State Legislature amended the Finance Law in 2015 by adding a new Section 8-c, which provides for the establishment of a statewide electronic syste
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2020.pdfCourt Facilities Aid and Assistance Programs 2019-S-4
To determine if the Office of Court Administration (OCA) is ensuring court facility aid and assistance programs are being used for only eligible expenses. The a
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s4-response_0.pdfUnexpected Delays and Events (2018-S-30) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Long Island Rail Road has plans to address unexpected delays or events, including addressing the needs of its passengers and reassessing ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s30-response.pdfEcoNews, Spring 2019
Developed from the recommendations of the Fund’s Decarbonization Advisory Panel, the Plan identifies the steps the Fund is taking to help ensure that the compan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2019.pdfAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (2017-S-56) 90-Day Response
To determine whether access controls over selected Office of Children and Family Services systems are sufficient to prevent unauthorized or inappropriate access to those systems.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s56-response.pdfOSC Internet Posting for Investigative Auditor, Item #00130
As chief fiscal officer for New York State, the Comptroller is responsible for managing the State’s pension fund, auditing the spending practices of all State a
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/employment/pdf/investigative-auditor-00130.pdfUnexpected Delays and Events (2018-S-30)
To determine if the Long Island Rail Road has plans to address unexpected delays or events, including addressing the needs of its passengers and reassessing...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s30.pdfThe Securities Industry in New York City - October 2019
Despite slower global economic growth and trade tensions, pretax profits for the securities industry grew by nearly 11 percent in the first half of 2019,.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2020.pdfOSC 8 - College Tuition Savings Plan Memo
The purpose of this legislation is to allow the New York State college choice tuition savings program (NY 529) to support scholarships and grant programs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/legislation/pdf/osc-8-college-tuitiion-savings-plan-memo.pdfEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network (2017-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid claims for special items according to the terms of its contract with Long Island Health Network and, if not ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s43-response.pdfCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up) (2016-F-2), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the State Education Department to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Complian
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16f2-response.pdfCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up) (2016-F-2)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the State Education Department to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Complian
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16f2.pdfComptroller’s Update: State Fiscal Year 2014-15 Revenue Trends through the Mid-Year, October 2014
The State ended the first half of State Fiscal Year 2014-15 in an improved cash position, due largely to unanticipated settlement revenues and tax receipts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-mid-year-2014-15.pdfAnnual Audit
The objective of our examination was to determine whether claims were appropriate and complied with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law and mandated fe
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-07-26-b.pdfComptroller’s Fiscal Update: Year-End Results for State Fiscal Year 2014-15, May 2015
New York spent $143.9 billion in SFY 2014-15 on an All Governmental Funds basis, an increase of $6.4 billion or 4.6 percent from SFY 2013-14.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-year-end-results-2014-15.pdfThe Financial Industry Crisis – Impact on the New York State Budget, September 2008
The State Comptroller maintains a close watch over the impact of all economic events for New York State and its local governments, including New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-financial-industry-crisis-2008.pdf