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Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts … is responsible for enforcing the Law, which took effect in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2022 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13MTA’s Paratransit Program: An Overview
Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA’s move to alternative transit services that provided $102.7 million in savings in 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2024.pdfCopiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… providers and ensured that no conflict of interest existed in the procurement process. Key Findings District officials … and maintain adequate supporting documentation. Disclose, in writing, any interest in contracts. District officials disagreed with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114Virtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Virtual Currency Licensing … with respect to financial institutions licensed to operate in the State. The Superintendent has the authority to conduct … over 3,200 financial institutions with nearly $10 trillion in assets as of December 31, 2024, including 22 virtual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-followOpinion 2004-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Contracts (by … permit the historical society to use the unneeded space in a municipal building, without payment of cash rent, so … is at least equal to the value of the use of the space in the building. You ask whether a village may permit an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 286
… Purpose This bulletin updates Payroll Bulletin 201 in relation to the processing and taxation of educational … educational assistance benefits are the same in 2001 as they were last year. In general, job-related educational assistance benefits are … This bulletin updates Payroll Bulletin 201 in relation to the processing and taxation of educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/286-educational-assistance-benefitsDiNapoli: 1st Quarter State Tax Receipts Modestly Higher Than Division of Budget Projections
… estimates released by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan. In addition, collections were $2.2 billion higher than those … financial plan projections through the first quarter. In addition, PIT receipts were $1.7 billion higher than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-1st-quarter-state-tax-receipts-modestly-higher-division-budget-projectionsImproper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for … the Department maintains drug termination dates in eMedNY, its claims processing and payment system. We … date. Key Finding Department officials made minor progress in addressing the problems identified in the initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugs-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card … to manage E-ZPass accounts. The Authority directly handles in-person credit card payments for E-ZPass tags at its administrative headquarters in Albany and at an outreach center in Nyack, as well as at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followContract Advisory No. 7
… Subject: The only special characters which should be used in a Contract ID on the Statewide Financial System (SFS) are … goods, leases, revenue, construction, grants, etc. in the SFS is composed of the agency’s Business Unit (5 … characters (e.g. %,#,@,*,>, etc.) should not be used in any other part of the Contract ID. When creating the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/7-special-characters-should-not-be-used-contract-and-stand-alone-purchase-orderTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-14-19)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to … review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The Town’s projections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/04/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-14-19DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state prison and pay $92,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from the fire department. “The sentence in this case should be a warning to anyone tempted to abuse … Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 13 years in state prison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kDiNapoli: Health Care Jobs Grow Across New York
… New York state's health care jobs exceeded 1.2 million in 2017, according to a report released today by State … than double the pace of overall employment growth. "Year in and year out, health care has been a growth sector for jobs in New York over the past decade," DiNapoli said. "Across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-health-care-jobs-grow-across-new-yorkSUNY Bulletin No. SU-342
… and provide guidance for entering the leave transactions in PayServ. Affected Employees All eligible employees meeting … Paid Parental Leave program for unclassified employees in the professional services of SUNY’s State-operated … and other pertinent facilities defined as “colleges” in Article II, Section 1(d) of the policies of the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-342-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullOpinion 92-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses (appearance at attorney's office in compliance with subpoena for pre-trial questioning) WORDS … A volunteer firefighter appearing at an attorney's office in compliance with a subpoena for pre-trial questioning is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9IX.11.C Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance – IX. Federal Grants
… Single Audit Act (The Act) was first enacted by Congress in 1984 and was intended to establish uniform audit … and guidelines to implement the provisions of the Act. In 1985, the OMB issued administrative Circular A-128, Audits … to provide guidance to state and local governments in implementing the provisions of the Single Audit Act and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11c-single-audit-act-1984DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… Enacted Budget Financial Plan projects healthy growth in tax receipts and federal aid for the current fiscal year, … “While New York’s economy continues to expand, gains in jobs, personal income and wages are projected to slow,” … “The Enacted Budget plan addresses risks such as downturns in tax receipts and federal aid, but other, more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2012
In June 2011, New York City projected a balanced budget for FY 2012 but a large budget gap of $4.6 billion in FY 2013, and even larger gaps in subsequent years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2012.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - July 2010
The recession has been less severe in New York City than in the nation and in other parts of New York State, but the impact has been painful nonetheless.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2011.pdf