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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1797
… is to notify agencies of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP in Tiers 1 through 5. Background In … Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under … (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $285,000 for the 2020 calendar year. Affected Employees Employee who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1797-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles ( 2018-S-42 ). Background The New … developmental disabilities. It provides services directly and through a network of approximately 600 not-for-profit … Disabilities State Operations Offices administer and oversee State operations for OPWDD, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followTown of Patterson - Recycling Center Cash Receipts (2019M-237)
… are properly receipted, documented and accounted for. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/20/town-patterson-recycling-center-cash-receipts-2019m-237Oversight of the STEM Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of the STEM Incentive … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of the STEM Incentive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/11/oversight-stem-incentive-program-followSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Report 2016-S-11 ), issued June 15, 2017. … one of Transit’s essential duties. Transit’s Division of Station Environment and Operations (Division) mission is to … 6,024 employees who maintain the safety and cleanliness of station areas such as stairs, platforms, mezzanines, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) … applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Our audit covered the period from July 1, 2016 through July 2, 2019. About the Program According to the U.S. Department of Housing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… (Division) Crime Laboratory System (CLS) processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (kits) in compliance … with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance of Sexual Offense Evidence Kits (Executive Law). This audit … evidence during the physical exam of an alleged victim of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… Centers to provide guidance in the development of strategies to increase student engagement and reduce chronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … included in our initial audit report Equine Health and Safety ( 2017-S-77 ) . About the Program Our initial audit … enforcing New York State rules and regulations designed to promote the health and safety of equines at New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followProblem Gambling Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… treatment, and recovery services; developing minimum standards for treatment; establishing core competencies for … had defined problem gambling treatment, developed minimum standards for treatment, and established core competencies … comprehensive assessment and to continue efforts to ensure accessibility to problem gambling treatment programs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/problem-gambling-treatment-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1838
… agencies that position pools and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected … See attachment: June 30, 2020 Lapsing Chartfield Strings in Payserv Agency Actions Agencies must ensure that any … need to contact their Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1838-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… of non-residential and residential domestic violence (DV) programs. OCFS’ Division of Child Welfare and Community … which is tasked with the licensing and oversight of DV programs in the State. Central Office oversees six … OCFS Central Office did not maintain adequate oversight of DV residences. OCFS officials placed constraints on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… 2019, with an estimated value of $225.9 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “A strong upswing in the markets to close out 2019 boosted the Fund’s returns in its third … reporting in 2009 as part of his ongoing efforts to increase accountability and transparency. Quarterly rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… existing AHVs or multiple AHVs for the same construction sites without critical review. The audit found planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Vacancies at the Clinton … Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama development were being rented in a timely manner. The audit period was January 1, 2012 … 31, 2017. The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Human Resource Practices (Report 2018-S-57 ). About the Program A … According to Upstate officials, each year, Upstate’s Human Resource Department (HR) receives over 30,000 employment … applied policies and procedures related to select human resource functions. Our audit covered the period from January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followMembership and Enrollment – Membership and Enrollment
… in retirement Its important to understand how membership and enrollment works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollmentAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… To ascertain the total expenses that the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) … To ascertain the total expenses that the Department of Motor Vehicles incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Report 2016-S-96 ). Background The … register with the Department and remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the Department on a quarterly … Department collected $117.7 million and $112.9 million in unclaimed bottle deposits in the State fiscal years ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followOpinion 89-30
… Towns are authorized, however, to establish, maintain and operate programs devoted in whole or in part to the welfare of the aging, and to contract with private non-profit organizations for the operation and maintenance of such programs (General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30