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DiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… In this category, the state's School Tax Relief program (STAR) – which applies to a large portion of owner-occupied … outside of New York City – represents the majority share. STAR accounted for 2.4 million partial exemptions in 2016, … of all exempted value. However, unlike other exemptions, STAR creates no direct additional burden on other local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… five boroughs. The network provides essential health care services to more than 1 million New Yorkers annually. For the … Additionally, as of August 1, 2017, it retained the services of 1,369 temporary nurses (see Exhibit A for a … facilities or organizations – Bellevue, Kings County, Lincoln, Gouverneur, and the Home Health Agency – to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Report 2019-S-58 ). About the Program … staff. Of the 64 institutions, 28 offer graduate programs. For fiscal year 2022-23, SUNY had an overall budget of $12.5 … and fees. SUNY’s Policy 7810: Residency, Establishment of for Tuition Purposes (Residency Policy) states that each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… not known to a New York retailer, it will report the card details, such as card number and balance, which can be used … card recipients to read the fine print on the card for details about any fees and expiration dates, and to consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsTown of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
… by the Supervisor’s bookkeeper, and the Justice’s clerk without sufficient oversight from the Supervisor and Justice, respectively. The Clerk also performed all aspects of collecting and recording … claims prior to their payment, unless otherwise allowed by law. Provide more oversight of the financial activities of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12State Police Bulletin No. SP-216
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of the State Police of OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-216-april-2021-increases-location-pay-supplemental-location-pay-expandedCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging effectively oversees the … centers through March 7, 2017. Background The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) is the City agency primarily responsible for addressing public … To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging effectively oversees the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… families are told of what occurred. This law can’t work if state agencies aren’t fully complying with the law’s … whichever is later, as required. In a sample of 63 record requests, 32 percent (20) were either not provided on … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 1159
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for repaying compensation taken by the Deficit Reduction Plans to employees in the bargaining … who leave State service. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and the Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1159-repayment-compensation-taken-deficit-reduction-plans-employeesDisability Retirement Applications – When Employees Retire
… A disability application can be filed by the employee or someone … of your employee. When we receive a disability retirement application, we review it to determine if it meets all filing … Behalf of an Employee You can file a disability retirement application on behalf of an employee. There are different …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirement-applicationsState Authority Codes
… and NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund 55400 Battery Park City Authority 55200 Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority … 55240 Capital District Transportation Authority 55330 Central New York Regional Transportation Authority 55210 City … Erie County Medical Center Corporation 22580 Hudson River Park Trust 21719 Long Island Power Authority 21670 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-codesMember Contributions
… Most members are required to contribute a percentage of their earnings toward their retirement. … plans , also known as traditional pension plans. When you retire, you will receive a monthly pension payment for … elected the special plan are not required to contribute. How Tier 6 Contribution Rates are Calculated When you join …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-contributionsDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… of them are expected to last well after federal funding sources dry up at the end of fiscal year (FY) 2025. If … the city may be forced to cut services or find new revenue sources or funding partners. “New York City’s school … in FY 2025, forcing the city to find other sources of revenue or cut programs. Other initiatives partially funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapState Agencies Bulletin No. 2093
… LQ_RET_2_YR_LOOKBACK_VDC , provides employee earnings by Dept ID for the calendar year entered. If the query returns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2093-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-307
… 2018, which implemented the various agreements between the Unified Court System of the State of New York (UCS) and the … Unified Court System Bulletin No UCS307 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-307-april-2022-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… Municipalities should consider improving physical accessibility to their … hardships for individuals with disabilities. “No one should face barriers when they go to vote, attend a town … Municipalities should consider improving physical accessibility to their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersFranklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… certain employees who were not in supervisory roles were granted access to modify time records, including their own. … Establish policies for ensuring system access is granted to employees appropriately and prohibit employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276Town of Sweden – Justice Court (2014M-318)
… of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through September 4, 2014. … Town Board, which has the overall responsibility for overseeing the financial activities of the Town, … of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Courts financial operations for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/20/town-sweden-justice-court-2014m-318Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Services: Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-92) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… not adopt a written policy to administer and account for ticket distribution. Corporation officials used resources to … to non-players the number of tickets given to non-players is most likely greater. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-and