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The New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters (2018-N-3) 180-day response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has appropriate oversight and adequate controls over the capital improvement process at City-owned homeless shelters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-18n3-response.pdfCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up) (2020-F-30)
To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f30.pdfPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up) 2019-F-50
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report Purchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Deve
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f50_0.pdfVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (2017-N-1) 90-Day Response
To determine whether vacant housing units at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama housing development were being rented in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17n1-response.pdfHomeless Outreach Program at the Metro-North Railroad (2018-S-36) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) has appropriate oversight and monitoring controls over its homeless outreach services ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s36-response.pdfAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at SUNY Stony Brook University (2013-T-2)
The objective of this audit was to determine whether Stony Brook University (Stony Brook) officials complied with the State Education Law and the Commissioner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13t2.pdfCollege at Plattsburgh - Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-141), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s141-response.pdfSUNY Purchase - Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-149)
We recently audited selected travel expenses of the State University of New York at Purchase (College).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s149.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of the Bronx - May 2014
Over the past decade, Brooklyn has expanded at a rapid pace by attracting new businesses and residents.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2015.pdfOpinion 93-2
… in village) VILLAGES -- Fiscal Year (timing of proposition to change) ELECTION LAW, §15-104; VILLAGE LAW, §§9-908, … Law, §9-912 authorizes a village board, on its own motion, to hold a referendum on a proposition to change the month of the general village election at either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Opinion 93-25
… under the mistaken belief the right-of-way was a village street may not continue to provide such lighting unless the … right-of-way if the right-of-way has become a village street by prescription or public use. The village's provision … whether the private right-of-way has become a village street by prescription or use. You state that a village has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-25XII.7.B Voucher Denials – XII. Expenditures
… codes below. BULKLOAD BUSINESS UNITS Bureau auditors will contact Bulkload agencies via email to inform them of the … support amount 26A Travel reimbursement not supported by medical bills 26B WCB - Need Contracted Rate 27 Contract … Invoice field 31 Not calculated in accordance with medical fee schedule 31B Incorrect or insufficient medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7b-voucher-denialsUnitedHealthcare: Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (2017-S-35)
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare overpaid for out-of-network anesthesia services provided at Ambulatory Surgery Centers that were contractually ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s35.pdfOpinion 88-49
… MAYOR -- Powers and Duties (authority to make motions at board meetings) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §23: Generally, the … make motions in the same manner as any other member of the board of trustees. This is in reply to your letter concerning … question, you ask whether the mayor may make a motion at a meeting of the board of trustees. You indicate that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… of New York’s (SUNY) flagship campuses, Buffalo and Stony Brook, did not properly monitor or restrict access to … for any of its laboratories or locations. At Stony Brook, DiNapoli’s auditors also found weak controls over who … open and responsive to the issues auditors raised. Stony Brook officials, however, acknowledged some of these risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… supplies and peeling paint, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City … supplies and peeling paint according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… with fiscal years starting July 1, 2019 including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… gap in its proposed five-year capital program. “The MTA is in better financial condition thanks to its own efforts … Labor agreements will begin to expire in 2016, and health insurance and debt service costs are growing faster than … nearly half of the program’s total value. The MTA closed the $9.9 billion funding gap in the current capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expensePhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2024-N-4) - Interactive Dashboard
Our audit found that The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development needs to improve its oversight of the physical and financial conditions at the sampled developments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-2024-n-4-interactive-dashboard