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Audit Findings: Improvements Needed to Mitchell-Lama Program
The Office of the NYS Comptroller found 2.9 million New York households-38.9 percent-were housing cost-burdened in 2022, the highest rate among states.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/improvements-needed-to-mitchell-lama-program.pdf20-Year Benefit (Section 384-d) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Service as a firefighter or police officer under the 20-year plan; Service as a member or officer of the New York … receive a pension benefit of 2.5 percent of your FAE per year of creditable service, plus 1.66 percent of your FAE per year of service in other allowable government titles. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/20-year-benefit-section-384-dState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Comptroller approved 1,440 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $11.1 billion and approved nearly 16.6 million payments worth nearly $13.7 billion. The office rejected 144 contracts and related transactions valued at $242.9 million and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyOpinion 90-32
… of a proposition authorizing such an expenditure at a special or biennial town election on motion of the town board … or are financed pursuant to the Local Finance Law (see In re Town Board of the Town of Islip , 12 NYS2d 321, 239 NYS2d … language in Town Law, §§81 and 220, the Court in In re Town Board of the Town of Islip , supra , held that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Opinion 2007-6
… in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to one-time payment made to next ranking subordinate officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 207-m: If the permanent … unit and is the highest ranking subordinate to the police chief in a village police department receives a one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… June 2022 PDF Version June is National Great Outdoors Month. As New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July weekend, many plan to go swimming, camping, hiking, hunting or fishing, visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… capital project. They both worked on the project as part of their private employment and the District paid $3.2 … $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and procedures for consulting … the Board members failed to acknowledge they had conflicts of interest, as required. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3York Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-35)
… certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Officials did not prepare: A multiyear financial plan. Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/york-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-35Rockville Centre Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-140)
… websites, such as shopping, entertainment and social media, on District computers although the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023mDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… steel members on Castleton Bridge. $11.2 million with Cold Spring Construction Co. for removal and construction of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… to the selection of applicants to develop and operate a casino. Division of Criminal Justice Services $1.6 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014Charlotte Valley Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-27)
… officials ensured District information technology (IT) assets and computerized data were safeguarded. Key … did not monitor computer use policies or adopt adequate IT security policies. District officials did not develop … information (PPSI). District officials did not provide IT security awareness training for District employees. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-27Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… Background The Lackawanna City School District is located in the City of Lackawanna, Erie County and is governed by the … its unexpended surplus funds, a slight timing difference in cash inflows and outflows could result in cash constraints forcing the District to rely on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Health, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… with wheelchairs. District 75 schools and students lacking full or similar access to equipment, programs, and areas as … DOE general education school buildings to ensure they have full access to all programs, facilities, and equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2068
… for the bi-weekly Security Supervisors Hazardous Duty Pay, and to provide instructions for payments not processed … Employees in the Security Supervisors Unit (SSPU BU61 and BU91) and who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. … for the biweekly Security Supervisors Hazardous Duty Pay and to provide instructions for payments not processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2068-new-security-supervisors-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employeesKinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… Ensure that compliance with the procurement policy is part of the claims approval process. Ensure District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137Lisbon Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-180)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/27/lisbon-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-180Hyde Park Central School District - Fixed Assets (2019M-103)
… that fixed assets were properly recorded, accounted for and disposed of. Key Findings The District does not have a comprehensive policy for identifying and recording fixed assets. District … duties. Fixed assets were not tagged as District property for seven items valued at $42,669, out of 30 assets that we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/hyde-park-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2019m-103Rye Neck Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-280)
… is located in the Town of Mamaroneck in Westchester County. The District, which operates four schools with … to ensure that District employees receive proper cyber security training to protect District assets. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-280Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-178)
… Determine whether the Otego-Unadilla Central School District (District) Board and officials ensured District computerized data was safeguarded through training, … Determine whether the OtegoUnadilla Central School District District Board and officials ensured District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-178