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The Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists

… November 30, 2014. Background The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s … while preserving the stability and affordability of existing housing stock. The Mitchell-Lama program was … units. Each development is administered by either a Board of Directors (cooperatives) or a managing agent (rentals and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists

Food Safety Monitoring

… the processing, distribution and sale of food products in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2011 … establishments, obtaining and analyzing food samples in support of its food safety/recall program, and … food sampling program is a nationally recognized leader in the field. However, all programs could benefit from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoring

Medicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients

… Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. The audit covered Medicaid payments for individuals enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program for the period from January 1, … Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buyin program …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients

Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of the Farm-to-School … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of the FarmtoSchool …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-follow

Oversight of Telemental Health Services

… use of TMH is focused on the initial approval, and OMH does not have defined processes after this approval to continually oversee or monitor TMH. Additionally, OMH does not have a unit solely responsible for TMH oversight and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-services

Monitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs

… Objective To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (Division) is adequately … providing resources and services that improve the quality of the criminal justice system. To that end, the Division … in the 17 counties that account for about 85 percent of violent crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs

Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)

… fuel and mileage, which increase the likelihood that State funds are not being used efficiently and effectively and, in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-follow

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2353

… taxable Tuition and CLEFR reimbursement outside of the payroll system are subject to taxes at year end. This can be … OER requested the ability to submit these payments through payroll. This will allow OSC to track the non-taxable …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensure

Town of Kingsbury – Multiyear Planning for Fund Balance and Reserves (2025M-66)

… commitments, financial risks and the affordability of new services and/or capital investments over time. The report … Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and … our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law. For more information on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-kingsbury-multiyear-planning-fund-balance-and-reserves-2025m-66

City of Lockport – Budget Review (B22-1-8)

… City increased the contingency appropriation this year for real property tax assessment refunds to provide funding in … tax assessment reviews are successful in reducing their real property assessments and are entitled to refunds that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b22-1-8

City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)

… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of … year 2024-25 and the related justification documents are in material compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2024-25 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7

DiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding

… Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital … to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair and it must be transparent about … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s decisions in the coming weeks and months will affect riders for years …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-funding

NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25

… contribution rates will increase from 13.1% to 15.2% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.8% to 31.2% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25

Estimate Your Pension

NYSLRS members use our Benefit Projection Calculator to estimate your pension benefits and plan for retirement

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/estimate-your-pension

Reporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State

… New York State’s Abandoned Property Law requires certain entities to transfer abandoned … Funds, including the industry-specific guides Abandoned Property Law Voluntary Compliance Program for first time … reached specific dormancy thresholds according to the Property Type Table and Calendar of Events . Prepare your …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters

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