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Upstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for the State’s regional transportation authorities by disrupting … public transportation in four upstate areas of New York State. 1 Combined, the Capital District Transportation … and RGRTA; PARIS All four authorities are highly reliant on subsidies. State subsidies account for more than 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeForms and Publications
… Wire Extension Request Form Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds OFAC Blocked Accounts - reference section on … Delivery Instructions Verification and Checklist for Unclaimed Property (AC 2709) Waiver Request Form Collateral … Sample Letter of Authorization and Fee Agreement Office of Unclaimed Funds Annual Report SFY 2024-25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/forms-and-publicationsNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… April 2025 The distribution of federal resources—and the fiscal relationship between states and the federal … an estimated $96.7 billion in federal receipts in State Fiscal Year 2024-25, representing 38.8 percent of total … is received in federal spending. The results for Federal Fiscal Year 2023 (FFY 2023) have not fully returned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if leave accrual records were accurate for the … written procedures documenting the type of records to be maintained or guidelines for using, approving, … leave accruals. The District allowed 10-month employees to accrue five days of personal leave instead of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/26/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-236Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… or avoid conflicts of interest. As a result, goods and services may not have been procured in a cost-effective … had a prohibited interest in a contract between the Town and his construction company, providing construction services … Adhere to New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and the Town’s procurement policy. Ensure that officials and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… law. Ensure all claims requiring Board audit are presented to the Board, and only audited and approved claims are listed … abstracts of audited claims. Periodically compare prices to State contracts and contracts bid by other governments to help ensure purchases are cost effective and in the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-sanford-claims-audit-process-2021m-189Overview – Legacy Reporting
… on employees, retirees, etc., which will enable NYSLRS to store and retrieve that information if needed at a later …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overviewSubmitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Law and Rules Section 2105. NYSLRS also requires proof of divorce, such as a copy of the parties’ judgment of divorce. Submit the DRO and a copy of the judgment of divorce to: NYSLRS Matrimonial Bureau 110 State Street Mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-droTown of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always … works purchases totaling $31,689. Insurance coverage and engineering services totaling $188,037. Because … not ensure that the Town obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interests of its taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Town of Harpersfield – Claims Auditing (2024M-71)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Harpersfield (Town) Town Board (Board) properly … Determine whether the Town of Harpersfield Town Town Board Board properly audited claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-harpersfield-claims-auditing-2024m-71Town of Pitcairn – Claims Auditing (2024M-69)
… properly audit all claims prior to payment. Of 173 claims we reviewed totaling $620,325, 96 claims totaling $207,884 … The audit report includes six recommendations, which if implemented, will improve the Town’s claims audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pitcairn-claims-auditing-2024m-69Westchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background Westchester County, adopted a total budget of approximately … Westchester County Budget Review B1862 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2Massapequa Union Free School District – Budget Practices and Reserve Funds (2017M-113)
… to finance subsequent years’ budgets, which was not used. We determined that three of the District’s six reserves may … Review all reserves currently established and determine if the balances are necessary and reasonable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/massapequa-union-free-school-district-budget-practices-and-reserve-fundsOpinion 98-8
… Bidding (preferred source requirements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; STATE FINANCE LAW, §162; CORRECTION LAW, §184: A political subdivision is required to procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Village of Hunter – Cash Receipts and Board Oversight (2015M-254)
… 14, 2015. Background The Village of Hunter is located in the Town of Hunter in Greene County. The Village, which has approximately 500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-hunter-cash-receipts-and-board-oversight-2015m-254Available Options – State University Police Plan
… It provides the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments … option will provide you with a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime. At your death, the unpaid balance of your … option will provide you with a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime. It guarantees that if you die before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/available-optionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… deficient in revising its rates in a timely manner, as well as in billing and collecting millions of dollars in … and four have not been implemented. New York State Health Insurance Program, Selected Payments for Special Items for … State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health coverage to active and retired state, participating local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsVillage of Spencer – Board Oversight (2017M-292)
… Town of Spencer in Tioga County. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. The Village has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-spencer-board-oversight-2017m-292About Filing the Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… my data entry after I’ve certified it? Do I have to enter the information from the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution (Resolution) … I have signed in to Retirement Online , and I do not have the ‘Submit Resolution for Official’ link on my Retirement … Appointed Officials Get answers about Regulation 3154 from the New York Codes Rules and Regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-filing-resolutionAccidental Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… due to your own willful negligence, you may be eligible for this benefit regardless of the amount of service you … “accident” on a case-by-case basis, using court decisions for guidance. You may also be eligible if you are permanently … without such notice of accident, you may still be eligible for this benefit, if you file an application for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-disability