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Local Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfDivision of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC
The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services made to Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC were appropriate pursuant to the terms of the contract.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/dhses-examination-of-payments-to-tidal-basin.pdfOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and … both the Program and contracts with the 57 counties in the State and New York City (referred to as … Find system (Child Find) that ensures eligible children in the State are identified, located, and referred to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… including $40.2 million with NTT Data Inc. and $13.5 million with CherryRoad Technologies Inc. Department of … Co. to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Route 96 and Lynaugh Road in Ontario County. $2.9 million … Construction Co. LLC for reconstruction of the I-81 and NY 17 Interchange in Broome County. New York State Thruway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… various sites in Albany County. $2.2 million with Normell Tech LLC for information technology services related to the … and Community Supervision $1.3 million for purchases to support the COVID-19 pandemic response, including $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchOversight of Kendra's Law (2022-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to provide reasonable assurance that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s43-response.pdfCity of Rensselaer - Accounting Records and Reports (2023M-26)
Determine whether City of Rensselaer (City) officials maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Common Council (Council) to effectively manage financial operations and capital projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/rensselaer-city-2023-26.pdfOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (2018-S-43)
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is adequately monitoring and timely abating waste tire sites and whether the waste tire fee ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s43.pdfCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom … of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL. The audit … January 23, 2020. About the Program CDTA was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsOversight of the Nourish New York Program
… the Program The COVID-19 pandemic revealed weaknesses in the State’s food supply system and caused serious economic … residents. Nourish NY was developed as a temporary program in May 2020 in response to disrupted food supply chains … or because information used by DOH and Ag&Mkts is not being used effectively together to determine if products …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programA Profile of Agriculture in New York State
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2022 farming contributed $2.7 billion to the State’s gross domestic product, and research from Cornell University found that farming and related businesses directly supported 163,148 jobs in New York in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/profile-of-agriculture-in-nys.pdfOversight of Child Protective Services (2021-S-17)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) effectively oversees local departments of social services’ investigation of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment, and ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to promote the safety and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s17.pdfVillage of Airmont - Claims Auditing (2024M-1)
Determine whether the Village of Airmont (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) audited claims to ensure they were appropriate, accurate and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/airmont-village-2024-1.pdfTown of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
Determine whether Town of Urbana (Town) officials properly configured network and computer user access controls to safeguard the Town’s IT systems.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/urbana-2022-4.pdfExamination of Island Peer Review Organization
We examined select subcontractor expenses the Department of Health (Department) made to Island Peer Review Organization (IPRO) under contract C027596.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-09-14.pdfProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (2021-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful effects to their populations. This audit covered the period January 2017 through August 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/sga-2023-21S40-Response.pdfForfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… Article 5, Section 7 of the New York State Constitution and Article 3-B of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) (“The Public … Reform Act”) govern the potential reduction and revocation of pensions of public officials and public officers in New … may have benefits reduced or revoked if they are convicted of a felony related to their public service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsSample Section 45 Document
An example of a notice for an employee to acknowledge right to NYSLRS membership pursuant to Section 45 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/emp-reporting-section-45-sample.pdfApplication for Transfer of Membership in Accordance with Chapter 390 (Laws of 2009) (PF5467)
For NYSLRS PFRS members who previously transferred an Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) membership to the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/pf5467.pdfOversight of Shelter Placements (2021-N-5)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively placing clients into shelters or facilities that have the necessary services and supervision.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n5.pdf