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Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and … New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing, and other … Key Findings With few exceptions, such as the film tax credit programs, ESD does not evaluate its economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18-response.pdfPayroll Bulletins PBulletins
… View bulletins available for payroll officers to inform them of important changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletinsOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought … the Department is charged with the general management and supervision of the State’s school districts and the … health (American Academy of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Association, and American Academy of Child and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsOpinion 93-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … opinion, however, that the Association may not use such funds to provide scholarships in the absence of disability or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9Opinion 2008-5
… village and a town on behalf of a fire protection district for the services of a village fire company: (1) there is no … the fire protection district; (3) the contract may provide for the town receiving fire protection to directly remit to … contract may provide, as a negotiated term or condition, for the setting aside of monies paid to the fire company to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… of Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. The … their tax money to benefit their community, not to pay for an individual’s personal lifestyle. I thank Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the College’s controls over … and about 5,500 students, is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. Expenditures for the 2015-16 fiscal year were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… the Sacandaga, Indian, Black, Moose, and Beaver Rivers, for the purpose of regulating the flow of streams or rivers … Information Security Policy and Acceptable Use Policy, for its IT assets. Additionally, HRBRRD is responsible for adhering to provisions in the Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/23/security-over-critical-systems-followDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… Division of Consumer Protection (Division) is responsible for enforcing the Law, which took effect in 2001. Initially, … statistics shows that the number of cases referred for enforcement actions has declined in recent years. While … since 2014, the number of cases referred to counsel for further action decreased in each of the two subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsOpinion 95-8
… These moneys constitute dedicated general fund revenues for use only for purposes of the claiming authority or claiming agent. … services" subaccount of the general fund, and used only for law enforcement purposes in the investigation of penal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8Operational Advisory No. 22
… of Operations is pleased to announce SFS is now available for normal procurement and payments (P2P) operations after … Each line can be “opened” as needed to allow P2P activity for that line. Elimination of the “2 step” OSC audit approval … no longer require the issuance of a purchase order for a contract to secure OSC audit approval for that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/22-ee1-procure-pay-changes-summaryWestchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… his attempt to embezzle funds from a decedent’s estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. … States Attorney Berman and the Postal Inspection Service for their continued partnership to combat fraud." U.S. … attorney, flouted his fiduciary duty to the estate for which he was administrator. He directed fees from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-courtXII.9.G Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check – XII. Expenditures
… submit a new single payment refund voucher in the SFS to pay the next of kin. Uncashed Checks Pursuant to §102 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9g-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-checkNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including … $3.3 billion in FY 2023. The gaps reflect the cost of wage increases for the municipal work force, higher costs for debt … in 2022. The gaps remain even after planned fare and toll increases of 4 percent in 2019 and 2021. In addition, the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2200
… Revenue Service) tax withholding requirements for 2024 and other tax related topics. Affected Employees: Employees … to the following areas for 2024: Withholding Rates, and Tax Brackets Additional Withholding Adjustment for … on Pension/Retirement Plans Qualified Transportation and Parking Fringe Benefits Limit Mileage Rates Individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2200-summary-tax-related-changes-2024State Agencies Bulletin No. 2311
… (Internal Revenue Service) tax withholding requirements for 2025 and other tax related topics. Affected Employees: … has updated PayServ with the new Federal withholding rates for 2025. New York tax requirements for 2025 remain unchanged from 2024. OSC continues to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2311-summary-tax-related-changes-2025Opinion 88-60
… character of which is neither a purchase nor contract for public work, is not subject to competitive bidding. … officials have a duty to secure fair reasonable terms for such arrangements. You ask under what circumstances an … to sell village real property which is no longer needed for village purposes (Village Law, §1-102[1]), it is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period April 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013. … of three to four years, he used Department credit cards for his personal use and took cash from Department … The Treasurer did not present any claims to the Board for its review and approval. The Treasurer did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has taken steps to … have done so. The audit covered vendors with a Certificate of Authority that was active at any time during the period … 1, 2018 to August 5, 2020 and their application status as of November 20, 2020. About the Program The Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/14/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices