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The Survivor's Benefit Program for Retired New York State Employees
The Survivor's Benefit Program provides a minimum death benefit to the survivors of eligible retired New York State employees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1860-survivors-benefit-program-retired-employees.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (2017-S-41)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments for free vaccines available through the Vaccines for Children Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s41.pdfCity of Fulton – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-184-F)
… not maintain complete, up-to-date capital projects records for each project. The Council did not approve capital … is the City Clerk and the chief fiscal officer responsible for maintaining the City’s financial records including … We could not determine the implementation status for the remaining recommendation because certain capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/12/24/city-fulton-audit-follow-2021m-184-fCensus 2020 Response Rates
New York pays more in taxes to the federal government than any other state but ranks last in what it gets back
https://www.osc.ny.gov/censusApplication for Conversion of Service or Disability Retirement to Accidental Death Benefit for Victims of the 2001 World Trade Center Disaster (RS6418-W)
To convert a retirement benefit to an accidental death benefit for victims of the 2001 World Trade Center disaster, NYSLRS beneficiaries use form RS6418-W.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6418-w.pdfMontauk Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-117-F)
… the Montauk Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the … assess the Montauk Fire Districts District progress as of October 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/montauk-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-117-fState Agencies Bulletin No. 343
… Since the affected employees continue to be eligible for only the earnings they were eligible for in their previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/343-new-bargaining-unit-31-council-82-agency-law-enforcement-services-unitProperty Tax Cap Property Tax Cap Instructions
Detailed instructions are found in this document.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/instructions.pdfDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… for People With Disabilities Related Report NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation: Parks Accessibility for People …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… June were stronger than expected, and collections for the first quarter of the fiscal year were $748.5 million higher … higher than projected. “Tax collections were robust in the first quarter of the fiscal year, exceeding projections in … increase in Personal Income Tax (PIT) receipts in the first quarter, including especially strong growth in April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… in both the city and the region is Corning Inc., one of only a few Fortune 500 companies headquartered in upstate New … 300,000 visitors a year) and the Rockwell Museum, one of only two Smithsonian affiliates in upstate New York. Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureDiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… 2022-23, $5.1 billion would be set aside for reserves, but only $920 million or 18% would be to restricted reserves, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2022
New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget is projected to rise to $109.4, after transfers, but City finances could come under pressure amid a slowing economic recovery and an increase in demand for City services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-14-2023.pdfSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/slate-hill-fire-district-2021-105.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfDiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… current shortages and plan for future demand will not only positively impact the health of people living in less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsOpinion 94-29
… have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [edited for … or other agency representing a municipality. You indicate that these appeals generally arise in two proceedings: (1) a … matters are quasi-criminal in nature and that the party represented in a support proceeding is usually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29Opinion 89-51
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (additional … services of private contractors); (cost of VFBL insurance) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Fire Protection Contracts (additional payments for the … the town is authorized to make payments to the volunteer fire company in addition to the annual sum specified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51