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DiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… come off the streets and into shelter at any time of day or night. In New York City, new, locally funded rental … to help meet the needs of homeless veterans whose primary barrier to housing is income. These subsidies are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransOpinion 92-48
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Fund … improvement or equipment, subject to the limitations in section 6-l as amended by 413 of the Laws of 1991. This … No. 87-71, p 107 still represents the views of this Office in light of the subsequent amendment of 6-l of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-48Opinion 99-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments … exempt therefrom by law. The term "taxation" is defined, in pertinent part, as a "charge imposed upon real property by … Opns St Comp, No. 80-334, p 98). The proposed reduction in real property taxes would be tantamount to the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Opinion 91-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS - Town Charges (costs of … to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the treatment of an individual who was injured by a rabid animal within the town in the absence of a current certification of the existence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31XI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State of tangible personal property or taxable services in excess of $300,000 during the immediately preceding four … sales tax quarters. The contractor must also certify in writing to the procuring agency that the requisite … The certification to the procuring agency must be included in the procurement record. The law provides that before a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationXII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… with guidance and requirements on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Form 1099 reporting and filing requirements, … unable to email an encrypted file should contact the OSC’s Federal Reporting Unit for alternate instructions, either by … should be directed to the Bureau of State Expenditures’ Customer Service Help Desk at (518) 474-4868, or by email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accountsImplications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… revenues and resource levels available to support spending for State programs. The Importance of Federal Funding Federal … In addition, the federal Infrastructure and Jobs Act is expected to provide $4.6 billion in highway and bridge … in the State’s revenue mix magnifies the impacts of both good and bad economic times on the State’s budget. Going …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Purpose To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) has taken action to collect unpaid … per year and carries more traffic than any other bridge or tunnel authority in the nation. Toll revenues from TBTA help … While the toll booths remained, there were no Bridge and Tunnel Officers for toll collection or other services. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… Purpose To determine whether the Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs (Center) met its responsibility … To determine whether the Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs Center met its responsibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… L. 112-96, Title IV §4004(a), February 22, 2012) (Act), in part, requires states to maintain policies and practices to prevent TANF funding from being used in any EBT transaction at a liquor store, gaming establishment, or adult-oriented establishment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsXIV.15 Updating Agency Contacts – XIV. Special Procedures
… this information current by updating contacts within two weeks of a change and verifying contact information … see Voucher Authorizers heading in Chapter XII Section 4.D for information about the filing requirement State … Guide to Financial Operations REV. 06/02/2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv15/xiv15-updating-agency-contactsNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… branches and extends from four major NYC terminals – Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, Atlantic Terminal, and Hunters Point Avenue – through a major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Objectives To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by … 8, 2020 was to provide clean, low-cost, and reliable energy consistent with its commitment to the environment and … vibrant New York through customer partnerships, innovative energy solutions, and the responsible supply of affordable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-014
… agencies of the new arrears process for employees enrolled in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) or the Voluntary … arrears deduction codes for employee and employer arrears in PayServ version 9.2. The codes will allow the system to … employer arrears, identify which deductions are held in suspense until the employee is vested, and identify which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-014-orpvdc-arrears-deductionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2011
… Counties earning Location Pay Downstate Adjustment (LOC) and eligible employees in Orange, Dutchess and Putnam … will systematically process the increase to Location Pay (LOC and LMH) in the Additional Pay page for NYSCOPBA … Unit April 2022 Amount Location Pay Downstate Adjustment (LOC) NYC, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester 01 $3,649 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2011-april-2022-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payFacilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Small … Services (SBS) provided available services under programs to small businesses to assist them in obtaining funding for opening, operating, and expanding … To determine whether the New York City Department of Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/10/facilitated-programs-assist-small-businessesDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… (Transit) published "wait assessment" shows a decline in performance. Wait assessment measures the train's ability … sets targets for the number of minutes between trains in an effort to provide evenly spaced service. Transit also … together — which it calls the wait assessment. The goal in 2013 was to have 79.4 percent of all trains meet their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Providers (2015-S-6) Auditors identified vulnerabilities in DOH’s provider enrollment and revalidating procedures that … to ensure that only qualified providers participate in the Medicaid program and prevent improper payments for … have been subject to an administrative cap, were included in the medical costs component of the premium rate, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Police Bulletin No. SP-260
… processed automatically. Affected Employees: All employees in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 … 11/01/2025, the Holiday Bonus Payment must be included in the calculation of overtime. Effective Dates: The 2025 … 11/01/2025, end dated on 10/31/2026, and will be processed in a separate check (there is not a Direct Deposit option …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-260-2025-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeState Police Bulletin No. SP-246
… processed automatically. Affected Employees: All employees in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 … 11/01/2024, end dated on 10/31/2025, and will be processed in the Administration Pay Period 17L check dated 12/04/2024. Eligibility Criteria: Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who have a Payroll Status of Active, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-246-2024-expertise-pay-eligible-employees-state-police-investigators-unit