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Opinion 88-48
… purchases of equipment by the Western Finger Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority. However, in order to assure that … in furtherance of the corporate purposes of the Authority and that the Authority has a rational basis for choosing a … the purchase of equipment such as trucks, trailers, bins and containers to be used in connection with a recycling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development … development due to a belief that they will yield higher rates of growth, generate higher-paying jobs for workers, and produce other positive economic and fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followSocial Adult Day Services
… the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and the Department of Health (DOH), are effectively … to client eligibility, service plans, staffing, training, and physical safety. The audit covers the period April 1, … adults with services such as socialization, supervision and monitoring, personal care, and nutrition in a protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesCompliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations (Follow-Up) (2022-F-26)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations (Report 2017-N-3).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f26.pdfCity of Rensselaer - Accounting Records and Reports (2023M-26)
Determine whether City of Rensselaer (City) officials maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Common Council (Council) to effectively manage financial operations and capital projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/rensselaer-city-2023-26.pdfEast Meredith Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-26)
Determine whether the East Meredith Rural Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls over cash receipts and disbursements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-meredith-rural-district-2021-26.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26-response.pdfMottville Fire District - Budgeting and Financial Recordkeeping (2020M-26)
Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and the Treasurer accurately recorded and reported financial activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/mottville-district-2020-26.pdfOpinion 2010-2
… In that case, the City of New York was selling two public radio stations. The City's decision to sell the stations to a … it would perpetuate the "unique character and value of the radio stations by providing precisely the same non-commercial … surplus real property. Under the County's Administrative Code, and as stated in the terms and conditions of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Opinion 93-23
… Services (chair of planning board who performs work for town and private parties) -- Interest in Contract (chair of planning board in contract with town for electrical services) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning … who is chair of the town planning board and performs work for private parties may not disclose confidential information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,440 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $11.1 … payments valued at more than $25.2 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… maintenance and beautification projects at field offices, fish hatcheries, game farms, conservation education centers … to the Housing Trust Fund Corp. to administer the Better Buffalo Fund’s Main Street Initiative, to help revitalize … million for tribal-state compact payments to the cities of Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Salamanca, and the counties of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,469 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $44.7 billion and approved … stanchion supports at Governeur Correctional Facility in St. Lawrence County. $2.5 million with DC Building Systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (Follow-Up)
… the incident to law enforcement and consent to have the kit released by the hospital for forensic testing. Once a … the investigating law enforcement agency collects the kit and sends it to a forensic laboratory for analysis and to … for CODIS eligibility; analyzing the contents of the kit and developing a CODIS-eligible profile, if possible; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits-followInteractive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)
… English Proficiency LEP individuals and provide equal access to government programs and services Executive Order 26 … issued on October 6 2011 established a statewide language access policy in New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-maps-language-access-service-needs-statewide-2022-s-38State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,703 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2 billion and approved nearly 3 … Land Trust Inc. for the purchase of land on Pond Road in Essex County. Office of General Services $15.3 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberProperty Tax Credits
… such as: (i) invalid primary residences, (ii) deceased homeowners, (iii) taxpayers with income exceeding the limits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (Follow-Up)
… Traffic Violations Bureaus (TVBs) were established to run the State’s administrative adjudication program, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/accountability-traffic-ticket-surcharges-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1146
… New York State or any New York State highway routes or parkway systems at least 1/3 of the time actually worked in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1146-2012-special-assignment-duty-pay-sad-earned-calendar-year-2011-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1345
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2014 processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background To maintain the … To notify agencies of the 2014 processing schedule for AC230s Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1345-schedule-submitting-2014-returned-checks