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Protection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… compliance with Part 186 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations and Article 4-A of the State Labor Laws, which were … established to protect child performers whose interests and well-being during employment may be vulnerable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… The Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for enforcing certain aspects of the New York … and one was partially implemented. The Department is not required to respond to this follow-up report. However, we allow 30 days from the date this report is issued for officials to provide information on any actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followAssessable 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
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Department of Motor … adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate those persons they might injure or whose … they might damage as a result of an accident. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… for the Aging (DFTA) needed to improve its oversight of senior centers. For example, officials could not demonstrate that they contracted with optimally located senior centers to maximize the number of eligible senior citizens who had access to congregate meals. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2346
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools and/or chartfield … the chartfield string associated with the position pool is lapsing they will need to contact their Appropriation … check dated July 2, 2025. If the chartfield string is lapsing on 6/30/2025, agencies will need to insert a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2346-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2030
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools and/or chartfield … Affected Employees All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2022, are affected. Background Appropriations allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on the above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2030-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsInvestment Standard for NYS College Choice and NY ABLE Programs
… – To bring the NYS College Choice tuition savings program (NY 529) and the NY Achieving a Better Life Experience savings account program (NY ABLE) in line with investment standards of other states' … To bring the NY 529 and NY ABLE savings programs in line with investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standard-nys-college-choice-and-ny-able-programsContact Us
… throughout the process by entering the Claim ID referenced in your confirmation email. Note that our call center … any more information about your claim than what’s included in your status or correspondence from us, and cannot provide … The Claim ID is referenced at the top of the email and in the upper right-hand corner of the letter. Use your Claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usTown of Coventry - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-180)
… fees collected ($1,075) were not remitted or refunded to the appropriate parties. The Board did not conduct the … Remit real property tax collections and Clerk fees to the appropriate recipients within the required timeframes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-coventry-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-180Wappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement policy. Key Findings District officials did … School District District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Lockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… $238,000. Officials did not obtain the required number of written quotes for three purchases totaling $46,000. Key … the District’s procurement policy that requires the use of request for proposals to solicit professional services. Obtain the required number of written quotes as required by the District’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Village of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… until 10 months later. Code enforcement did not account for all tickets issued or voided. These findings were referred to outside law enforcement for review. Key Recommendations The Justices should provide … The Board should ensure that code enforcement accounts for all tickets, and that it reconciles its records with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… SED’s maximum allowable tuition rate. Consult with SED to obtain the guidelines for calculating a higher tuition … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationWillsboro Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-119)
… District (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in … Findings District officials did not properly claim State aid for special education students who received services in … 30, 2023, the District had not claimed $55,771 in State aid to which it was entitled, of which $52,640 would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/02/willsboro-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-119City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue … as of December 31, 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed annual budgets must be … close gaps in the budget decreases the fund balance that is available to cover unforeseen circumstances. The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 647
… with section 209 of the Civil Service Law with respect to certain employees in the Security Services Bargaining Unit … are eligible for binding arbitration, the award is limited to those eligible employees. Arbitration Award 1A 2004-009 … Unit Code 21 has been established for the attached list of non-arbitration eligible titles in all pay basis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/647-new-bargaining-unit-payroll-code-change-non-arbitration-eligibleTown of Patterson - Recycling Center Cash Receipts (2019M-237)
… in discrepancies with 44 of 76 remittances (58 percent) to the Town Clerk. Center cash collection records were … and incomplete. We found that Town officials were unable to locate 41 special permits issued and three pressnumbered … Recommendations Ensure that cash collections are remitted to the Clerk timely and intact. Ensure that cash collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/20/town-patterson-recycling-center-cash-receipts-2019m-237Town of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… Determine whether the Town of Gardiner (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and … the Clerk did not deposit and remit clerk fees and tax collections in a timely manner. In addition, the Town … Deposit 54 clerk fees totaling $3,726, and 28 out of 50 tax collections tested totaling $69,975 in a timely manner or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… by New York State (NYS) Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. District officials did not … report includes five recommendations to that effect. A copy of our letter to District officials is included in Appendix A. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… (3.5 percent). The Fund’s funded ratio of 96.1 percent is one of the strongest in the nation. DiNapoli initiated … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United … year ends March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-results