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Signal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the 18 recommendations included in our initial audit report Signal Maintenance Inspection and Testing Report 2017S6
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program Article 7 of New York’s Agriculture and Markets Law (Law) empowers the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) to set standards for the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog shelters outside of New York City. The Law mandates that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members
… To determine whether CVS Health paid pharmacy claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible. The audit … The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. Since 2014, … Civil Service maintains eligibility and enrollment records for NYSHIP members in the New York Benefits Eligibility and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligibleCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
… for income tax surcharge, city and state mortgage tax, sales and use tax and sales and use tax-education, parks, real estate transfer tax, sewer rents and metered water sales that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… Purpose To determine if the New York State Education Department (Department) has taken actions to address chronic absenteeism within New York school districts. … otherwise be overlooked. School districts and other local education agencies (LEAs), such as charter schools and Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismReal Property Dispositions
… “Meet the critical transportation infrastructure of the bi-state region’s people, businesses and visitors by providing … revealed that the AI is obsolete. The AI was last updated on October 2, 1990, and its procedures are no longer … that the Port Authority recommend and obtain a consensus on the method of disposition.” This requirement was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/real-property-dispositionsCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantWest Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the West Babylon Union Free School District’s (District) … claims auditor properly audited claims. Key Findings The claims auditor did not perform a proper audit of claims. … with New York State (NYS) Education Law Section 1724. The claims auditor did not report directly to the Board, did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62State Agencies Bulletin No. 1617
… Purpose To inform agencies of the process for handling the late submission of Form AC230 (Report of Check Return for Refund or Exchange) and the impact on the … To inform agencies of the process for handling the late submission of Form AC230 Report of Check Return for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1617-processing-2017-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-december-29-2017-instState Agencies Bulletin No. 1439
… of the process for handling the late submission of Form AC230 (Report of Check Return For Refund Or Exchange) and the impact on the employee’s 2015 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) and agency appropriations. … January 4, 2016 will be reflected in the employee’s 2015 Form W-2 and the agency appropriation will be refunded in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1439-processing-2015-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-january-4-2016New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Offers Christmas Greetings
… special time of year when we come together to celebrate Christmas we should also reflect on the fact that we have so … thankful for. Stocking stuffers and gifts piled high under Christmas trees are exciting, but our health and the health … fortunate. I wish you and your loved ones a safe and Merry Christmas.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-offers-christmas-greetingsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1532
… of the process for handling the late submission of Form AC230 (Report of Check Return for Refund or Exchange) and the impact on the employee’s 2016 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) and agency appropriations. … 6, 2017 (Admin) will be reflected in the employee’s 2016 Form W-2 and the agency appropriation will be refunded in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1532-processing-2016-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-december-30-2016-instSocial Media Use Policy
… users on our social media sites are those of the users and do not necessarily reflect OSC views or opinions. Comments … agree not to post any content that contains: Comments that do not contribute to the topic of conversation. Information … users on our social media sites are those of the users and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1692
… Purpose To inform agencies of the process for handling the late submission of Form AC230 (Report of Check Return for Refund or Exchange) and the impact on the … To inform agencies of the process for handling the late submission of Form AC230 Report of Check Return for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1692-processing-2018-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-december-28-2018-instDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2025 inflation factor at 3.30% for those local governments … Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendarbased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County … us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftOpinion 91-16
… sizes of type faces (see, Garmin , supra , 284 A2d at 358; Rust v Missouri Dental Board , 155 SW2d 80, 85). A notice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16Opinion 94-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … to construct, maintain and operate, with the lessee's own funds, a building on the vacant land, subject to … expense, to construct, maintain and operate a building on the property. Town Law, §176(14) authorizes a fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Community Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Assistance Listing Numbers 14.218 and 14.269) provides annual grants on a formula basis to … Funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including community development efforts and community services, but the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grant