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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/new-releases2024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
… 2024 Year In Review FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY STEWARDSHIP … of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2024-year-in-reviewDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… for landowners who commit to protect their private forest land, but some property owners are not living up to their end … and therefore eligible for tax exemptions, and that forest land continued to be protected and enhanced as an economic … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Report 2020-S-51 ). About the … and increase the likelihood of both healthy forests and a stable forest economy, in 1974, New York enacted Real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 734
… Civil Service. All other questions may be emailed to your payroll auditor. … To inform the Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/734-return-certain-arbitration-eligible-employees-bargaining-units-31-and-61Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is adequately … are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the State’s forest … those properties through July 2021. About the Program New York State’s land area of 30.2 million acres comprises almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsControls Over Selected Expenditures (Follow-Up)
… The Office of Victim Services’ (OVS) mission is to provide compensation to innocent victims of crime and their families … Victim Assistance Programs (VAPs); and to advocate for the rights and benefits of all innocent crime victims. OVS also … generally ensured that its expenditures for crime victim compensation claims, VAP grants, and FRE claims were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/controls-over-selected-expenditures-followDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… our partnerships with District Attorney Jason Carusone and Warren County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, we have exposed this scam." … meant for vendors. Decker was also indicted for associated tax fraud. Decker’s alleged ill-gotten gains include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeJefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key Recommendations Seek … Ensure District officers or employees publicly disclose, in writing, any interests they have in contracts or agreements with the District. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Public Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Reported Crimes Rose in 2022 According to data published by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 343
… Police Investigator 2 Effective Date Effective 8/19/2002. To be processed in checks dated 10/23/2002. Background On … was established for this purpose. Employees transferred to this bargaining unit will retain the same payment … start deductions for Code 202 using normal procedures. Due to the automatic changeover to the new bargaining unit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/343-new-bargaining-unit-31-council-82-agency-law-enforcement-services-unitDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… economy, generating the second-highest expenditures in any state at approximately $5 billion, supporting local … across the state, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our 7,500 lakes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… officer. SNUG is a violence-reduction initiative that uses street outreach to address the issues causing gun violence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followPublic Safety – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Leveled Off in 2021 According to preliminary data, the number of crimes … 2022); 63 county jail and correctional facilities; and 12 New York City correctional facilities. Over the last 10 … Fiscal Year 2019-20, statutory changes to eliminate cash bail for most misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-safetyState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Contracting Corporation for concrete pavement repairs on NY Rte.106 in the towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay in Nassau … Development Corporation $8.3 million to the University of Rochester for the construction of the Goergen Institute … Emissions (REMADE) Institute in partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology. Gaming Commission $8.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Supervision $35.2 million with Securus Technologies LLC to provide incarcerated individuals with tablet-based … & Construction $15.6 million with Gross Electric Inc. to provide fire alarm systems to various OGS facilities at … payments valued at more than $163 million primarily due to errors, improprieties, or lack of documentation. … In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberState Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for Police Benevolent Association of New York State, … Police, and Forest Rangers). Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 31 represented by the Police Benevolent … dated November 16, 2022, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Units 31 (Deduction Code 483) will increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… disclosure forms and procedures for consulting with legal counsel when appropriate, the Board members failed to … Ensure that District officials and employees follow the legal conflicts of interest requirements. Amend the conflict … are adequately disclosed and addressed, and consult with legal counsel when appropriate. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… Comptroller’s review and approval of contracts related to the COVID-19 crisis until April 25, 2021. At the … and Markets $9.8 million with GPT Properties Trust to lease office space in Albany County. $4.3 million with … 13,500 payments valued at nearly $26.2 million primarily due to errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. Find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law Article 18. We also found no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148