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Opinion 93-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … village is required to designate as its official newspaper the only newspaper which is published in the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-29Administration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… housing in New York State. The Division’s Office of Rent Administration (Office), the subject of this follow-up … audit, is responsible for administering New York State’s rent laws. These laws are designed to provide decent, … on investment while protecting tenants from unlawful rent increases, harassment, and illegal evictions. As the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-followOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC Administrative and Building Codes, the Rules of the City of New York, and NYC Local Laws in order to promote the safety of all people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the implementation of the two recommendations … owns approximately 60 computer systems, which are used to support its activities. OCFS’ system infrastructure is … that is considered confidential but is necessary to support the programs and services that OCFS provides to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Clery Act (Report 2013-S-70). Background In 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires … and to investigate and correct errors and discrepancies in statistics to ensure compliance with the Clery Act. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1564
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 1564.1. Purpose To notify agencies of the automatic processing of … year NYSDCP contributions for affected employees with a Job Status of Active, Paid Leave or Leave will be refunded … to Nationwide, the NYSDCP provider, for account balance validation. If the original employee record is inactive, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1564-new-york-state-deferred-compensation-plan-nysdcp-refunds-employeesMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2008 Through March 31, 2009 (Follow-Up)
… from approved providers, were accurately processed, and resulted in correct provider payments. We identified five … The first reportable condition entailed the identification and prevention of a potential $20.3 million overpayment … five recommendations have been implemented and three recommendations have been partially implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2008-through-march-31-2009-followTrain On-Time Performance (Follow-up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … percent. In late March 2015, Subways OTP goal was lowered to 75.0 percent. Subways lacked a formal process to assess the underlying causes of the delays and develop … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/train-time-performance-followCity of Salamanca - Collections (2023M-131)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Salamanca (City) City Comptroller’s (Comptroller) … 29 deposits totaling nearly $2 million that consisted of 1,835 entries made during our audit period and … approximately $50,000 did not have the correct form of payment (cash or check) listed in the collection records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/03/15/city-salamanca-collections-2023m-131Town of Orange – Budget Review (B20-2-14)
… and expenditure projections in the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … and expenditure projections in the Towns adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/08/town-orange-budget-review-b20-2-14Selected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… by the deadline, and as of March 5, 2021, had installed only 29 EVolve NY chargers at seven locations. We determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followSignal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the 18 recommendations included in our initial audit report Signal Maintenance Inspection and Testing Report 2017S6
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… the largest food manufacturers in the U.S., has committed to using only sustainably-sourced palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not contribute to rainforest destruction. As a result of the company’s new … Green Century Capital Management. “ConAgra’s commitment to sustainable palm oil helps enhance the company’s long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilOmnibus Procurement Amendments
… (DeFrancisco) – Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor … Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendmentsPipeline Safety Oversight
… Program, Inspection Activity, Inspector Qualification, Leak Management, Enforcement, and Incident Investigation. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightOpinion 2003-5
… law, suggests that the presumption is intended to apply only to accidental disability retirement, accidental death … also scheduled to expire on July 1, 2005 and applicable only to paid members of a fire department in a city with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Selected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Report 2009-S-68). Background … To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-followCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… in place that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax, as required by … of tax forms. Diesel and motor fuel distributors must be registered with the Department to legally conduct petroleum … liability. As of June 2018, there were 1,658 businesses registered with the Department as distributors, retailers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… the two recommendations made in our audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Report … of Civil Service (Department) contracted with United HealthCare (United) to administer the Empire Plan’s … of 2 recommendations made in our audit report United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York Empire Plan Drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2166
… used for such critical tasks as direct employee contact, mailing of Form W-2 statements, mailing of paycheck and direct deposit advices, determining … It is essential that PayServ contains correct and current address information for all NYS employees. In an effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2166-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-employee-address-update