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EcoNews, Winter 2018
Over 10 years ago, I established a Green Initiative in the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2018.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of Staten Island - September 2018
Employment grew by 13 percent since 2012, reaching a record of 97,000 jobs in 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2019.pdf2009AB State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2009
The following information supplements the information contained in the Official Statement Dated March 5, 2009.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/2009AB-official-statement-supplement.pdfTown of Barton - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-8)
Determine whether Town officials have adequate controls in the Highway Department to safeguard assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/barton-08.pdfTown of Greenville – Tax Collector (2020M-81)
Determine whether the Tax Collector properly recorded, deposited and remitted money in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/greenville-2020-81.pdfCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2021 proposed budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/newburgh-br-20-6-12.pdfPublic Welfare – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… New York State decreased by $28.3 million (4.6 percent). SNAP Recipients and Spending Surge During Pandemic Recession … in the State’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) increased for the first time in seven years in SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-welfareState Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In accordance with Section 415 of … the 2020 plan year, which is the calendar year for ORP and VDC Tier 6 participants. Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 6 members of ORP or VDC are affected. Effective Date(s) Institution Paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-414
… Employees hired under the HIRE ACT and entered in PayServ, on or after November 4, 2010 Background The US Congress and … and entered in PayServ prior to the November 3, 2010 will have to be updated though a special process at OSC based on … of this option will need to be updated by OSC. Agencies have provided OSC with spreadsheets listing these employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-414-hiring-incentives-restore-employment-act-hire-actTown of Barton - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-8)
… Determine whether Town officials have adequate controls in the Highway Department to safeguard assets. Determine … assets, including scrap metal, which may have resulted in at least $1,700 in scrap metal proceeds being used for inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/19/town-barton-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-8Amagansett Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-206)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the District procures goods and services in accordance with its procurement policy. Key … Recommendations Ensure District officials: Check vouchers for compliance with the policy prior to approval. And …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/28/amagansett-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-206State Agencies Bulletin No. 332
… 1 contains the query table, information available and the field names Questions Questions regarding this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/332-query-access-additional-tablesTown of Chemung – Conflict of Interest (2022M-176)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether any Town of Chemung (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town … during our audit period. In accordance with New York State General Municipal Law Article 18, each invoice for … are familiar with and follow the requirements of New York State General Municipal Law Article 18, as they relate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-chemung-conflict-interest-2022m-176Overview – Membership and Enrollment
… New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is one of the largest retirement systems in the United States with … and beneficiaries. NYSLRS has long been recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems … The Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). Benefits of NYSLRS Membership NYSLRS membership provides many benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overviewPiseco Common School District – Authorized Investments (2023M-172)
… Common School District (District) officials invested in accordance with statutory requirements. Key Findings District officials did not invest in accordance with statutory requirements. As a result, … to the District’s investment policy and invested $35,000 in an investment account that is not statutorily authorized. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/piseco-common-school-district-authorized-investments-2023m-172Town of Greenville – Tax Collector (2020M-81)
… Collector’s records included an unidentified bank balance of $4,637 as of January 1, 2018 and $17,068 as of December 4, 2019. Key Recommendations Remit amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/10/23/town-greenville-tax-collector-2020m-81Town of Hurley – Transfer Station Collections (2024M-132)
… station collections were adequately supported, recorded and remitted in a timely manner. Key Findings We determined … or recorded. As a result, an increased risk exists for collections not to be properly accounted for and even lost, stolen or misappropriated without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/11/town-hurley-transfer-station-collections-2024m-132Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-16-18)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Deerpark, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $868,000 to liquidate … deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-16-18Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-15-23)
… Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating … deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and … projected year-end fund balance. The continued reliance on appropriated fund balance to fund Town operations will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/06/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-15-23Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report Overpayments of Hospitals Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admiss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-follow