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Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (2021-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful effects to their populations. This audit covered the period January 2017 through August 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/sga-2023-21S40-Response.pdfProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (2021-S-40)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful effects to their populations. This audit covered the period January 2017 through August 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s40.pdfTown of Owego Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-26)
… and separate from the Town of Owego and Tioga County, in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/town-owego-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-26Town of Willsboro – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-68-F)
… an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $1.9 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/05/town-willsboro-audit-follow-2014m-68-fTown of Berne – Audit Follow Up (2021M-77-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in September 2021. Background The Town, located in Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-berne-audit-follow-2021m-77-fTown of Fishkill – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-188-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 25 2015, in implementing our recommendations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/19/town-fishkill-audit-follow-2013m-188-fDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… hiring over 1,660 new nurses in city fiscal year (CFY) 2024, according to a new report released today by New York … Nursing schools across the country reported vacancy rates of nearly 8% in 2023. The city has taken steps to … This analysis is an update to DiNapoli’s 2023 report, NYC Health + Hospitals: Nurse Staffing Trends . Report NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitalsReal Estate Portfolio
… Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) provides public transportation services in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming, and Seneca counties. Public Authorities Law Section 2896 requires each authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/real-estate-portfolioDiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… Noise complaints to New York City's 311 system rose from approximately 200,000 … levels in their homes. 83 percent were dissatisfied with how their complaint was handled, with more than 1,100 saying … to the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) to improve how nightlife noise complaints are handled. The Vice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… admitted she falsified her personal town and county tax payments of $4,303. “Day after day, Ms. Sheppard watched her … neighbors pay their taxes. Yet she decided she deserved a free ride, in a blatant violation of her public duty,” … Mary Rain and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and partnership with my staff to bring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1025
… Purpose To advise agencies of a new option to mail direct deposit advice statements directly to … all employees of the agency to receive his or her advice statement through the mail. Maintaining Up-to-Date and … will be due on the following schedule: December 1 for pay periods 20 thru 26 (or 27). March 1 for pay periods 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1025-direct-mailing-direct-deposit-advice-statementsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… their professional support.” Brown was initially arrested on November 20, 2020, and released on her own recognizance. Brown is due back in court for sentencing on May 25. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsOpinion 2003-5
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption for paid firefighter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §208-b; … death benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law §208-b, for a firefighter who died of cancer prior to retirement. … e.g., Bill Memorandum for A.2958, M. of A. Tocci; Budget Report on A. 2958, April 25, 1997). General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Real Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… the nine recommendations included in our initial report, Real Estate Portfolio ( 2013-S-23 ). Background The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) mission is to “provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 835
… which amends Civil Service Law, Section 131.5 and the N/S to Grade side letter to the 2007-2011 CSEA agreement, OSC … may begin to submit transactions for eligible employees on September 4, 2008 for Pay Period 12L, paychecks dated 9/25/08 … service. It is the appointing agency’s responsibility to report in General Comments all qualifying hours and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/835-revised-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilRequired Documentation
… documentation to prove ownership. by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, … Proof of Address If your current address is different from the address appearing in the Item Details, submit proof of … (to Sign on Behalf of the Organization) Corporate Seal affixed to a notarized claim form; Notarized statement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1633
… Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate), … from Federal withholding for a prior year must file a new Form W-4 by February 15th of the current year in order to … tax withholding until February 28, 2018. The new 2018 Form W-4 has been issued by the Internal Revenue Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1633-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2018Livonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE … to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials agreed with our recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, was sentenced … and collecting payments to the town. "Ms. Green’s sentence is a reminder that a public employee stealing public dollars … repayments. DiNapoli’s office also found that Green, who is a member of the state’s retirement system, used town funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsSecurity Self-Assessment: Questions – Information Technology Governance
… Security Self-Assessment Questions A fillable form is available for download and completion online at … changed from the factory default? Yes No N/A What is/are the SSID(s)? 9c Is the most secure encryption … unusual or sensitive access activity identified? What process is followed to determine whether any security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessment-questions