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Opinion 88-31
… a person is deemed terminated in favor of such person only in situations where the accused is finally exonerated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31DiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
… in the first half of 2025 remained better than in 2019, but the causes of delays have changed as riders have … police or medical response caused 23% of delays in 2024, but were down 7% in the first half of 2025 compared to the … to 534 in 2023 as ridership returned and service increased but were still below 2019 levels. Through June 2025, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delaysDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… been slow to reach New York’s pandemic-hit renters because of poor management by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) in implementing … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The state’s initial rollout of the program resulted in only a small portion of the … been slow to reach New Yorks pandemichit renters because of poor management by the Office of Temporary and Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskCUNY Bulletin No. CU-856
… to notify agencies of a new after-tax NYCTRS TDA deduction code. Affected Employees: Employees enrolled in NYCTRS, Plan … NYCTRS has opted to create a new after-tax TDA deduction code, 714. Effective Dates: The new After-tax NYCTRS TDA code 714 will go live on 01/01/2026. OSC Actions: OSC has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-856-new-after-tax-deduction-code-participants-new-york-cityCity of New Rochelle - Elevator Inspections (2018M-62)
… officials ensured that elevators were inspected as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and … officials ensured that elevators were inspected as required by code or local law as applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-new-rochelle-elevator-inspections-2018m-62Andover Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-145)
… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/andover-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-145Accounts Payable Advisory No. 49
… Update: The below sections of the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) are either new or were updated to reflect changes in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) … Description of Change XII.5.F.1 Basis Date New section to address how the Basis Date on the vendor record impacts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/49-gfo-updates-basis-date-invoice-received-date-mir-date-and-paymentContract with Daytop Village, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … OASAS paid Daytop $11.5 million more than it was entitled to. The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2012, … To determine the extent of implementation of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/contract-daytop-village-inc-followChemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … initial audit report, Chemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Report 2007-S-60). … which was issued on May 6, 2010, reviewed the payments to two contractors; Palladia Inc, and the Queens Child …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followSelected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Report 2006-S-61). Background The initial … report, issued on March 11, 2008, examined the actions Dam Safety officials took to correct conditions at deficient dams. Officials had been slow to compel dam owners to correct the deficiencies identified and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-aspects-dam-safety-program-followPollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… audit report, issued on March 22, 2010, examined whether DEC adequately fulfilled its testing program responsibilities. We found DEC generally fulfilled its responsibilities but could … for all aspects of the program. We also questioned whether DEC's coverage of inspection facilities was adequate because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followSherburne-Earlville Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-61)
… officials are not presenting the District’s spending plan in a transparent and meaningful manner to taxpayers. In addition, the Board did not adopt a reserve policy to … not use reserve balances to pay related expenditures in three of the District’s seven reserves. Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/sherburne-earlville-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-61Town of Pittsfield – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-80)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Pittsfield’s (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) … up-to-date accounting records and reports. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and … complete and supported financial records and reports, the Town Board’s (Board) and Town officials’ ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/27/town-pittsfield-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-80Village of Lisle – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-13)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … year 2022-23, the Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-lisle-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-13Village of Riverside – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2024M-107)
… did not file the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) for the last four fiscal years and the current AFR was … of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF), which could result in the Village paying fines and penalties. Recommendations The audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-riverside-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-107Main-Transit Fire Department – Banquet Hall Disbursements And Collections (2024M-86)
… all rental fees, issued refunds and disbursed funds for all rental hall purchases and operating expenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-banquet-hall-disbursements-and-0Scio Central School District – Capital Assets (2024M-45)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they intend to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/03/scio-central-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-45Port Ewen Fire District – Financial Management (2024M-157)
… Fire Commissioners (Board) properly managed the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The Board and officials did not properly manage District’s financial operations. Specifically, the Board did not: … information to adequately oversee the District’s financial activities and make informed financial decisions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/03/port-ewen-fire-district-financial-management-2024m-157Serven Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2024M-97)
… whether the Serven Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) provided adequate oversight of Company operations to … resources were adequately safeguarded. Key Findings The Board did not ensure financial activities were properly … whether the Serven Volunteer Fire Company Inc Company Board of Directors Board provided adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/serven-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2024m-97City of New Rochelle – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-38)
… Rochelle (City) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services … City officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected City facilities. … assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 171 components …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-new-rochelle-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-38