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Reporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulation 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) clearly … time-keeping system on the Resolution. Employer may omit NYSLRS registration numbers and Social Security numbers from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesOpinion 88-41
… municipalities from making gifts or loans of public money or property to or in aid of private individuals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 88-50
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … and refinish the interior of a water storage tank depends on whether the work is more in the nature of rebuilding or … may use moneys in a capital reserve fund to pay for work on a 15 year old, 250,000 gallon water storage tank. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Adoption Subsidy Program (Report … subsidy payments to adoptive parents were supported and in compliance with governing regulations. The Office of … provides subsidy payments to assist adoptive parents in the care and support of these children. We found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… This audit covers the period January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The Railroad Bridge Inspection Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… for People With Developmental Disabilities (Office) was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and … it serves. Background The Office provides services in both institutional and residential settings across the … with developmental disabilities. On March 21, 2009, a fire in one of the residences resulted in the death of four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… purchase and acquisition costs. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health coverage to active and retired State, participating local government and school district … for special items submitted by hospitals that did not have reimbursement limitations. Key Findings Empire made excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… and Development (NYC HPD). We specifically found two housing companies in Manhattan (Hamilton House and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followOpinion 2005-5
… in a particular plan within the System may fluctuate from year to year based on a number of factors, including investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2238
… Employees: All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 28, 2024, are affected. Background: Appropriations … allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on the above date and will no longer be available for payroll … Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2238-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Hazard Mitigation and … one of the most damaging hurricanes ever to make landfall in the United States. Over the course of 48 hours, Hurricane Sandy inflicted an estimated $19 billion in damages and lost economic activity across the City, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… to help parents plan ahead for college. As the price of higher education continues to rise nationwide, every … child. These options, which invest exclusively in low-cost Vanguard index funds, are designed to become more conservative portfolios …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … Many of DOCCS’s employees operate its vehicles in its day-to-day operations. Of the 44 facilities, 32 manage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followTown of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally … did not deposit and remit clerk fees and tax collections in a timely manner. In addition, the Town Board (Board) did not conduct the …
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)
… exposure in potable water outlets as required by New York State (NYS) Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) … were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the untested outlets, we were unable to … reported, and officials did not post the testing results on the District’s website until 48 weeks past the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mAdvisory Council for the Retirement System
… 320), advises and makes recommendations to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the … … Advises and makes recommendations to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-systemTransaction Number Requirement
… Report Requirement Starting July 15, 2024, a Transaction Number will be required in the PARIS Procurement Report. … authorities will be required to provide a Transaction Number for each procurement transaction in the Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… are expected to follow to provide services to individuals with LEP. The Plan includes procedures for the translation of … if DMV was adequately serving the needs of individuals with LEP. The audit covered the period from October 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followIX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… relate specifically to the program terms under which the grants were awarded to the government unit. As revisions to … or updates in general information relating to federal grants become necessary, they will be communicated through … Payment Management Services- Federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) https://www.g5.gov G5 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overviewEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdf