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City of Rome – Solar Power Purchase Agreements (2015M-290)
… purpose of our audit was to evaluate the City’s process for entering into solar power purchase agreements for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. … City has entered into two power purchase agreements and lease agreements with a solar company that provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/20/city-rome-solar-power-purchase-agreements-2015m-290Opinion 99-6
… though they exercise governmental functions (see Plumbing, Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning Contractors Assoc. v. … different from saying that it is the State" ( Plumbing, Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning Contractors Assoc. v. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6XI.18.B Procurement Lobbying Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The Procurement Lobbying Sections 139-j and 139-k of the New York State Finance Law (SFL) regulate attempts to influence State and … Entity Representation Concerning Compliance with State Finance Law §§139-j and 139-k" ( AC 3281-S ), which shall be … On August 23 2005 the Legislative Law and the State Finance Law were amended to include provisions for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18b-procurement-lobbying-actTown of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… officials: Complied with competitive bidding requirements for 15 of 18 tested purchase and public works contracts … million. However, they did not competitively bid contracts for paving services and brush collection totaling $471,700. Did not seek competition for 10 professional services totaling $1.1 million. Did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… with the Law and State Regulations. For example, the DOE does not require School Safety Plans to be submitted within … responses to an emergency in a pre-planned and organized fashion to allow for a quick response in the event of an … align and comply with the State Regulations and guidance. Work with the Education Department to develop a process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsPoughkeepsie City School District - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-16)
… $71,226 during the audit period, including $4,596 for shipping costs. Key Recommendations Ensure purchases subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019mComptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… be identified. The program would also eliminate more than 400 subway maintenance positions. In total, the authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… officials attributed this, in part, to a small number of beds available in senior shelters. However, auditors found that beds in senior shelters were not being reserved for seniors — 103 of the 368 beds (28%) were given to clients who were younger than 65. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthReal Property Tax Levies, Taxable Full Value and Full Value Tax Rates
… files below contain real property tax levies, taxable full value and full value tax rates for local governments. Read the data … Find Information on Real Property Tax Levies Taxable Full Value and Full Value Tax Rates Below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/real-property-tax-levies-taxable-full-value-and-full-value-tax-ratesReal Property Tax Levies, Taxable Full Value and Full Value Tax Rates - Tax Levies and Tax Rates for 2012 and Prior Years (overlapping real property tax tables)
Tax Levies and Tax Rates for 2012 and Prior Years overlapping real property tax tables
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/real-property-tax-levies-taxable-full-value-and-full-value-tax-rates-tax-levies-and-tax-rates-2012-andTown of Walton – Justice Court Operations (2021M-72)
… of Walton (Town) Justice Court (Court) properly accounted for, deposited, disbursed and reported fines and fees. Audit Results The Court properly accounted for, deposited, disbursed and reported fines and fees we … a Town Supervisor (Supervisor). The Board is responsible for the oversight and general management of operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/07/23/town-walton-justice-court-operations-2021m-72Town of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… procurement policy does not provide a clear method for procuring professional services. The Town procured … The Town did not obtain the required number of quotes for 34 purchases totaling $59,426, a proposal for one purchase totaling $13,404 or competitively bid three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179Overlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… Property Tax Rates and Levies Frequently Asked Questions: What information is in the Overlapping Real Property Tax tables? Real property … within each city and town. The table also shows the percentage of a school district that is located within a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… The Bronx is setting records for population, business and job growth, according to an economic … points higher than the citywide rate. The Bronx’s population grew 26 percent between 1980 and 2017, reaching … county in New York State since 2010. The borough’s population growth was driven by an increase in the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… than $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The … may have improperly charged the District more than $14,000 for administrative fees and sales tax. Key Recommendations … legal counsel and, if appropriate, seek reimbursement for the improper charges. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before … Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who … in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… investment will likely take longer to fully rebound.” “The building industry has been significantly impacted by the … (NYBC) estimates that New York City construction spending (residential, nonresidential and government) in 2020 totaled … than in the rest of the state (18 percent) and the nation (24 percent). Most construction companies (91 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineNorwich City School District - Safe and Supportive Educational Environment (2018M-199)
… and Disruptive Incident Reporting System and Dignity for All Students Act incidents and found that District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-safe-and-supportive-educational-environmentKinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… Determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with District policy and procedures. Key … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with District policy and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137Applying for Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members
NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for ERS Tier 2 members under Sections 75d and 75e Applying for Benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1507/applying-benefits