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Smart Solutions Across the State: Advanced Technology in Local Governments
The City of Schenectady recently began installing energy saving LED street lights and expanding wireless connectivity to certain neighborhoods.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/smart-solutions-across-the-state.pdfDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… enforcement partners to investigate and hold accountable bad actors and protect the programs that HUD beneficiaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedNew Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations and whether they and officials complied with Law when using a line of credit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/new-suffolk.pdfLaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2011-S-40) Kids & the Training Institute, Inc.: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Erie County Medical Center Corporation: Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Report 2016-S-29 ). Background Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) is a public benefit … Authorities Law Section 3626 to manage the Erie County Medical Center health network. ECMCC is the only major public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/employee-incentive-and-bonus-payments-followUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development. It will also address the options for amending the budget and monitoring the budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-the-budget-process-060723.pdfFunctional MDS – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… June 30, 2011. Background Functional MDS (MDS) provided special education itinerant teacher services and integrated therapeutic preschool special education programs (collectively referred to as … and not the Programs; and $31,478 for contracted direct care purportedly provided by six independent contractors that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/31/functional-mds-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBilinguals Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2011, Bilinguals' Programs reported a total of $13.3 million in reimbursable costs. Key Findings We … in excessive compensation paid to the Executive Director (ED) and the Assistant Executive Director (AED); and $218,681 … Manual guidelines; $29,722 paid for the personal benefit of Bilinguals officials and staff, including but not limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/26/bilinguals-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLegislative Travel and Per Diem Expenses – Assembly
Total Travel and Non Travel Expenses Paid in Calendar Years 2019 through 2023
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/excel/01-08-2024-assembly-expenses.xlsxLegislative Travel and Per Diem Expenses – Senate
Total Travel and Expenses Paid in Calendar Year 2018 through June 30, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/excel/07-05-2022-senate-travel-expenses.xlsxMedicaid Program: Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (2022-S-35)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on behalf of recipients with Department of Health-authorized overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s35.pdfMedicaid Program: Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (2022-S-35)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on behalf of recipients with Department of Health-authorized overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s35-response.pdfAccess Controls and Vulnerability Management (2025-S-3)
To determine whether CDTA’s access controls and vulnerability management over critical systems are sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to systems and data. The audit covered the period from January 2024 through November 2025.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga2026-25s3.pdfWestchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are 3 and 4 years of age. WARC is … be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM requirements. For the fiscal year ended June … allocated legal fees; $3,245 for non-reimbursable food for staff/Board, a holiday party, a staff picnic, and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/westchester-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLocal Government Workforce Trends in New York State
The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City contracted by 7.9% from 2007 to 2022, largely the result of two defining events – the recession of 2007-09 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-gov-workforce-trends-ny.pdfDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… payments to collaborative schools were set through verbal negotiations with little or no documentation. In another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesVillage of Canisteo - Clerk Treasurers' Records and Reports (2018M-243)
… for, recorded and reported all financial transactions in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk-Treasurer … for recorded and reported all financial transactions in a timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/05/village-canisteo-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2018m-243DiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… the final report, which can be found at: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093017/16s5.pdf To read a report … of the supportive housing program, visit: http://osc.state.ny.us/reports/housing/omh-supportive-housing.pdf For access … paid by the state Office of Mental Health to an Altamont NY company that serves as a supportive housing provider for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… of recording capacity, and Transit could not retrieve a download when it is requested for a non-emergency … their data is overwritten. Transit did not fulfill some download requests as a result of this. Key Findings We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-190
… the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Union, Local One, a new bargaining unit (TI) and new titles, … A list of the new Earnings Codes for each earn program is attached. An explanation regarding the new earn codes is also attached. Agency Actions CUNY Administration will set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-190-newly-established-bargaining-unit-iatse-local-one-and