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Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)

… About the Program Our initial report ( 2016-S-37 ), which was … SLA took action against establishments with high levels of complaints, they were primarily due to violations other … the problems we identified in the initial audit report. Of the initial report’s two recommendations to NYPD, one was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-follow

Resources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding

… On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental … to reduce pollution, protect wildlife, preserve open space and otherwise enhance the quality of our environment for all … State Comptroller Executive Summary Founded in 1970, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-funding

Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)

… subsequent years and did not file its 2012 property tax cap computation with OSC. Our calculation of the property tax cap limitation resulted in the Town property tax levy exceeding the cap limit by approximately $11,800. The Board did not audit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191

Contact Update for State Agencies

… staff in State agencies to use our Contact Update online service. It allows them to provide and maintain … your username and password. New York State Comptroller - Online Services Online Help See online help for help with logging in and … staff in State agencies to use our Contact Update online service …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/contact-update

Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)

… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hoosick Falls (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records … Determine whether the Village of Hoosick Falls Village Board of Trustees Board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16

Part ZZ of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/pdf/part-zz-chapter-56.pdf

Penn Entertainment and MGM Resorts Letters

I write as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), one of the largest public pension funds in the United States, which holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of its 1.2 million members, retirees, and beneficiaries.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/penn-entertainment-mgm-resorts-letters.pdf

Town of Brasher – Spending of Casino Compact Money (2013M-131)

… purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s spending of casino compact moneys for the period January 1, 2010, to … $2.1 million. Key Findings The Board generally expended casino compact revenue during our audit period in accordance … uses. Key Recommendations Ensure all expenditures of casino compact moneys are authorized and adequately …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/26/town-brasher-spending-casino-compact-money-2013m-131

Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023 (2024-M-1) 180-Day Response

To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m1-response.pdf

Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)

… or avoid conflicts of interest. As a result, goods and services may not have been procured in a cost-effective … had a prohibited interest in a contract between the Town and his construction company, providing construction services … Adhere to New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and the Town’s procurement policy. Ensure that officials and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84

Opinion 89-51

… on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (additional payments for the … items of cost, including the cost of extra equipment, and that a town is without authority to make payments in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51

Opinion 89-50

… granting of a town building permit, an in-ground swimming pool was installed on the private property. The owners of … now allege that, as a result of the installation of the pool, there is a drainage problem on their property. In … is alleged that a 6" pipe installed under the patio in the pool area is insufficient to remove water in the same manner …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50

VII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables

… Agencies are required to reconcile cash advance bank accounts monthly in order to comply with the provisions … For full instructions, see Chapter XIV, Section 4.C – Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations of this Guide. Reconciling your cash advance bank accounts monthly aids in fraud reduction and facilitates …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10f-cash-advance-reconciliations-and-annual-confirmation

Leaves of Absence – Forest Rangers Plan

… Tier 1 members receive full credit for sick leave at half pay; Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay. Since service is usually not credited for any period of time you do not receive a salary, credit is … Forest Rangers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383c …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/leaves-absence

Village of North Syracuse – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-11)

… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of North Syracuse (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records … Determine whether the Village of North Syracuse Village Board of Trustees Board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/12/20/village-north-syracuse-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-11

Town of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120)

… Receiver, who resigned during our audit, did not properly bill, collect or disburse taxes, fees and penalties. The … and water accounts for 16 resident parcels and did not bill 70 accounts. We also released Town of Highlands – Water …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-receiver-taxes-and-assessments-2021m-120

Annual Report on Local Governments for FYE 2020

This Annual Report on Local Governments provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2020. It highlights the unique challenges that local officials faced from the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/annual-report-on-local-governments-for-fye-2020.pdf

DiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg and the New York … State Police today announced the arrest of former Ulster County BOCES instructor of Criminal Justice, Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer, for allegedly swindling the New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-system