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Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… to meet the needs of beekeepers requiring certificates to ship honey bees out of State. It was able to conduct all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesRailroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on December 9, 2013, determined whether the Department properly oversaw railroads in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. … the Governor. The Bill, if enacted, would amend existing State laws to align railroad bridge inspection with federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/04/railroad-bridge-inspection-program-followTown of Milford – Financial Condition (2013M-355)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition for the period … recurring revenues. The Board used unexpended fund balance to finance the Town’s increasing expenditures. The Board did … used an interfund transfer from the town-wide general fund to finance operations for the part-town highway fund in 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-milford-financial-condition-2013m-355Continuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
… sectors. Further, the Division has supported agencies’ COOP efforts through workshops, presentations, and hands-on … they had incorporated certain essential features of the COOP best practices endorsed by the Division. We also identified some opportunities for improvements to COOP practices that would enable the agencies to handle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the … the trust of her community and used her two positions to enrich herself at taxpayer expense,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Franklin County District Attorney Crawford and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyWestchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… A federal grand jury in White Plains New York returned an Indictment yesterday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleImplementation of Suicide Prevention Task Force Recommendations
… facilitate greater access, awareness, collaboration, and support of effective suicide prevention activities. The audit … facilitate greater access, awareness, collaboration, and support of effective suicide prevention activities. In April … mortality and morbidity and that new tools and sources of support to address those challenges have been developed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/17/implementation-suicide-prevention-task-force-recommendationsOpinion 92-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … by the town and county officers training school of the state of New York, or in attending a convention, conference … for purposes of the New York State and Local Employees Retirement Systems. October 20, 1992 Bernard Silverman, Esq., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Record of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… 30 days of completion. An elected or appointed official is not required to keep an ROA if: They are a retiree … member; or They are an employee whose membership in NYSLRS is optional and they have not joined NYSLRS. Direct your … a new ROA for an alternative three-month period. A new ROA is also necessary: If the number of hours worked changes; or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… a high quality of life, marked by low unemployment, low crime rates, strong public schools and infrastructure … excellent schools, close proximity to New York City, low crime rates, shopping, cultural attractions and nature-based … to combat this crisis. Long Island had one of the lowest crime rates of any large metropolitan area in the nation in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesOpinion 88-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORKERS' COMPENSATION -- Self-Insurance … sheriffs and county corrections officers are injured in the performance of official duties and are paid their … out of unpaid installments of compensation due provided a claim for reimbursement is filed before award of compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-43State Agencies Bulletin No. 750
… Article 8, Section 131.6 and 130.3 of the Civil Service Law and the 2003-2007 bargaining agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association provide … employee completes one (1) year of service in the position on or before October 1, 2007; and The employee received a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/750-october-2007-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments-graded-and-nsStay Informed – World Trade Center Presumption
… Your retirement benefits are an important part of a solid … including our 5-Step Plan for Retirement and Retirement Planning Checklist . Attend a pre-retirement presentation to learn about the retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/stay-informedCity of North Tonawanda - Financial Condition (2020M-90)
… the City’s fiscal stability. The general and sewer funds experienced operating deficits from 2017 through 2019. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/08/07/city-north-tonawanda-financial-condition-2020m-90State Police Bulletin No. SP-87
… Contract provisions include payments for: Prorated Cash Payment Award (CPA) Troopers must be on the payroll full-time … no break in service to be eligible for the $9,839.00 Cash Payment Award ( CPA ). Troopers not Active for the entire … Salary) where the bargaining unit is BU07. Cash Payment Award (CPA) OSC will insert a row in Time Entry page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-87-state-police-benevolent-association-nys-troopers-inc-bargaining-unit-07Administration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Social Services is administering … the Welfare Management System, the system of record for various social services programs in New York. For … Households who are identified from the match are issued a letter, otherwise known as “Shopping Letters,” enabling them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsDiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… contained in our audit. While Mayor Madden is new to his position, he is acting decisively to prevent the city from falling back into an unmanageable position, although this will be a significant challenge.” … of projects; Independent audits of the city’s financial statements from 2012 through 2014 were not completed in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionState Agencies Bulletin No. 802
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for … criteria: Management Confidential (M/C) BU06 Division of State Police BU18 Environmental Facilities Corporation BU34 Division of Military & Naval Affairs BU46 Temporary Commission of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/802-april-1-2008-salary-and-other-increases-employees-designated-managementOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… are subject to a range of sanctions including, but not limited to, license suspension or revocation, significant … persons sentenced for DWI on or after August 15, 2010 to install and maintain an ignition interlock device (IID) in … preset into the IID (.025 in New York State), the IID will send an alert to the device manufacturer and prevent the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedOpinion 98-15
… requirements of General Municipal Law, §119-dd(4) and such sale is not subject to the permissive referendum … government programs for the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the historical, architectural, … of statutory construction that a prior general statute yields to later more specific statutes (see, gen., McKinney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15