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Hazard Mitigation and Coordination
… York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations. The audit covered the period … hit New York City 10 years ago, on October 29, 2012, and in its wake left hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/hazard-mitigation-and-coordinationKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Electronic Records and Reports (2022M-62)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (District) officials … that addressed the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records, as required. Without a secure e-record storage … that addresses the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-electronic-records-andXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… guidance to State agencies in determining whether a contract-related transaction must be approved by OSC. It also … agencies must enter a clear and concise description in the NYS Contract Description field for each transaction, … that have been received by OSC. Using the Contract Search feature, a State agency can view the status (Received, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these crimes are … York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of incidents increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateRepaying Your NYSLRS Loan after Retirement
… — Member page for information about taking a NYSLRS loan. How Much Do I Need to pay? If you retired with an outstanding … apply to pension payments going forward after your loan is paid in full. It may take some time to process your loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/repaying-your-nyslrs-loan-after-retirementDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… program addresses many of the issues raised. The new online system will streamline applications, improve program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a Due to State Offset – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… section provides Online Agencies with information related to refunds owed to the State by an employee using the Due to State Offset functionality in … section provides Online Agencies with information related to refunds owed to the State by an employee using the Due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkXIII.10.D Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - To Agency Sole Custody Account – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… by an employee using the Due to State Offset functionality in the SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10d-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-due-state-offsetTransforming the Procurement Function
… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) took action to comply with the MTA Board-approved Transformation Plan, resulting in improved … January 2017 through August 2023. About the Program The MTA comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-functionEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has designed and … decisions. This technology can be used in a variety of ways, such as quickly scanning resumes for key words to … a candidate’s behaviors and mannerisms. While the use of these tools can benefit companies by saving time and money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… local governments have cut programs and staff, diminished rainy day funds, deferred maintenance and capital purchases or cut …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… Purpose We examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, in 2016 under contract … Sunset for approved bonuses and other compensation paid to Sunset employees. Key Findings We found Downstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcTown of Byron – Procurement (2024M-11)
Determine whether the Town of Byron (Town) officials complied with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and Town policy when procuring goods and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/byron-town-2024-11.pdfNew York’s Paid Family Leave Program
New York State recently began providing 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for certain State employees to bond with a newborn, adopted or foster child.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/ny-paid-family-leave-program.pdfVillage of Ocean Beach – Clerk-Treasurer Compensation (2022M-79)
Determine whether the Village of Ocean Beach (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured compensation received by the Clerk-Treasurer was consistent with his individual employment agreements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/ocean-beach-village-2022-79.pdfEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network (2017-S-43)
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.pdfAuthorization for Release of Health Information Pursuant to HIPAA (RS6429)
For NYSLRS members to request that health information regarding care and treatment be released to the Retirement System. HIPAA forms must be submitted with all
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6429.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.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2013, October 2015
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and the 50 states, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/federal-balance-of-payments-2013.pdfRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn - Chinese
Brooklyn (coterminous with Kings County) experienced the largest population growth among New York City’s boroughs between 2010 and 2020 and appears poised to keep growing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2023-cn.pdf