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DiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released the following statement on New York City’s … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today released the following statement on New York Citys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleOpinion 91-10
… -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (pursuant to Laws of 1924, ch … 574 (MCKINNEY'S UNCONSOLIDATED LAWS, §§1471-1493): A park district established pursuant to the provisions of … the powers and duties of the town board in relation to a park district which authorizes the establishment of park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Overview – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… in this guide: What Is a Claim? Who Is Responsible? Appointment of Claims Auditor Claims Auditing Payments Not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/overviewOperational Advisory No. 31
… Entry (GLJE) Workflow Change Guidance : Effective April 1, 2019 a change in workflow was implemented for GLJEs. In … the reviewer (i.e. OSC, DOB, auditor, etc.). Chapter VIII.1 AP Journal Vouchers and GL Journal Entries has been updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/31-general-ledger-journal-entries-workflow-changeOpinion 90-62
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Removal (of elected official … a public officer who has performed an act which by law works a forfeiture of his office). In this regard, we note … superintendent, for the failure to submit to the town supervisor monthly reports of moneys received). Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Ordinary Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… An ordinary death benefit may be payable to your designated beneficiary if you have 90 days of … income tax. Your accumulated contributions are also payable to your beneficiary. Filing Your family or employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-death-benefitOverview – When Employees Retire
… Responsibility Employees must apply for retirement in order to start receiving their pension. To apply, by law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/overviewCity of Johnstown – Information Technology (2020M-127)
… to our findings and recommendations within 30 days of the exit conference, but they did not respond. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/19/city-johnstown-information-technology-2020m-127Town of Babylon – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-30)
… such as accessible restrooms. Six components at the Animal Shelter, such as doors that can be opened with five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-babylon-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-30DiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… pleaded guilty to petit larceny in July and agreed to pay full restitution. She was sentenced to three years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli identified … attendance policies and documentation of actions taken by these districts to address students who were identified as … department's system accurately reflects the data reported by school districts, charter schools and BOCES; Provide clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOverview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… to a portion of the pension; A member may be required to name their ex-spouse as beneficiary of any pre-retirement death benefit payable; A member may be required to name their ex-spouse as beneficiary of any post-retirement death benefit payable; A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewGlens Falls Common School District – Financial Condition (2015M-66)
… The Glens Falls Common School District is located in the City of Glens Falls in Warren County. The District, which is governed by an … 2014-15. The Board appropriated $154,860 of fund balance in its 2014-15 budget, causing the District’s unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/glens-falls-common-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-66Former Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… York State Police and Delaware County District Attorney John Hubbard. Rosenthal, 63, of Delhi, was charged today with … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeManagement of Energy Consumption
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) officials have been effectively managing their agency's energy consumption. The audit covers the period April 1, 2006 … accurately. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Office of Mental Health: Compliance With Executive Order 111 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumptionOpinion 92-54
… conflict of interest under General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .), if a bank in which the appointee … General Municipal Law, §806(1) requires the town to have a code of ethics setting forth for the guidance of its officers … or economic impropriety (see, e.g. Zagoreos v Conklin , 109 AD2d 281, 491 NYS2d 358; Matter of Tuxedo Conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54New Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
For almost 3 million New Yorkers, housing costs constitute more than 30 percent of household income, the most commonly used threshold of affordability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-housing-insecurity.pdfLocal Government Workforce Trends in New York State
The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City contracted by 7.9% from 2007 to 2022, largely the result of two defining events – the recession of 2007-09 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-gov-workforce-trends-ny.pdfLabor Investigations in New York City (2022-S-17)
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit covered the period from January 2019 through March 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s17.pdfList of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/29/2024) from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-stressed.pdf