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Oversight of Industrial Hemp
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately … the stalk and seed can be used to produce a wide range of products, from clothing to building materials and … Federal and State law define industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempTown of Freedom – Financial Management (2021M-191)
… fund balance. Key Findings The Board did not develop and adopt realistic budgets or determine how much fund balance … of the 2021 fund appropriations. Did not establish and adopt comprehensive, written, multiyear financial and capital … or fund balance and reserve policies. Key Recommendations Adopt annual budgets that contain reasonable revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/11/town-freedom-financial-management-2021m-191Ulster County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-8)
… officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments … victim restitution payments appropriately or notify the court when a probationer violated the court order. 16 of 29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/ulster-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-8Greene County - Information Technology (2020M-38)
… technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Key Findings County Legislators did not monitor … compliance with the County’s acceptable use policy, and did not adopt IT policies, including: Breach notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/09/04/greene-county-information-technology-2020m-38Town of New Castle - Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-19)
… Determine whether payments received by the Recreation Department were properly receipted, deposited and reported to … policy to provide guidance for payments received at the Department. The Department did not receipt and remit money in a timely … Determine whether payments received by the Recreation Department were properly receipted deposited and reported to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/20/town-new-castle-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-19XI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… vendor with the unilateral right to terminate the contract for convenience. While there is no legal prohibition against … manipulate the bidding process by controlling the period for which the service is to be provided. In short, such a … vendor with the unilateral right to terminate the contract for convenience …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1673
… payroll checks originally issued in 2017 and that the funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on March 8, 2019. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1673-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1595.1
… payroll checks originally issued in 2017 and that the funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on April 22, 2019 . Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/15951-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2237
… 6461 on the file layout. The additional fields are: Field Name Type Length Field Begin Field End Birthdate Date 8 6453 6460 Field Name Type Length …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2237-changes-nhrp501-agency-master-file-include-additional-fieldsDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… The Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Office of General Services (OGS) are now directing … law was changed to encourage state agencies to buy local and track how much the state was spending on food," DiNapoli … The Department of Agriculture and Markets AgMkts and the Office of General Services OGS are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersTown of Haverstraw - Financial Condition (2019M-52)
… adopted realistic budgets and took appropriate action to address the reasonableness of fund balance. Key Findings Town … adopted realistic budgets and took appropriate action to address the reasonableness of fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-haverstraw-financial-condition-2019m-52DiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds for Medicaid and other health programs, education, social … by major funding streams and functions, including grants for various Medicaid programs, clean water, and children’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… adequately supported, and properly approved. Our audit covers from April 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012. … (running until 2068) from the City of New York. During our audit period, we identified approximately $1.7 million of … of discretionary costs that are appropriate and the dollar thresholds, supporting documentation, and formal approvals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Town of Bennington - Financial Management (2019M-249)
Determine whether officials properly managed finances by ensuring budget estimates were realistic establishing multiyear financial and capital plans
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-bennington-financial-management-2019m-249XII.9.C Reissuing or Cancelling a Vendor, Employee Expense, or SSP Check – XII. Expenditures
… Payroll Bulletin 1684 WCB T Workers’ Compensation Board Only for use by the Workers’ Compensation Board P … enter stop requests for checks representing payment of only one voucher are entered directly into SFS. To enter a … and the status of the request. (Note: If the search only produces one result, the stop request page will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9c-reissuing-or-cancelling-vendor-employee-expense-or-ssissp-checkDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) continues to provide … allowing unsafe conditions that pose significant health and safety risks. Out of the 159 shelters DiNapoli’s auditors … in prior audits by the Comptroller. At both certified and uncertified shelters, as well as hotels and motels, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced an agreement between the New York … into a community green space with access to the Grasse River. The county and village have entered into a separate … open space and recreation opportunities along the Grasse River as part of broader revitalization efforts. "We work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countyVillage of Endicott – Disbursements (2021M-124)
… disbursements were appropriate, adequately supported and audited. Key Findings Village officials did not establish … audit period, we examined disbursements totaling $287,210 and found they were supported and appropriate. Key Recommendations Segregate financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-endicott-disbursements-2021m-124Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… adequately supported, and properly approved. Our audit period was April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background … “discretionary costs” that support overall objectives. The audit identified a total of $2.65 million of Authority … of discretionary spending are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingNYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals
… 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals – Signed as Chapter 310 of the Laws of 2024, A.10209/S.9701 (McDonald/Stavisky) – Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and … Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nys-529-program-qualified-withdrawals