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Oversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Industrial Hemp (Report 2018-S-32 ). About the Program … To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets Department is adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13City of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are … 1994 and 1995. New York State Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have been authorized to issue … realization of this revenue is contingent upon the Council’s authorization and approval of the new fees. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2017-S-74 ). … Health (Department) pays Medicaid providers using the fee-for-service (FFS) or managed care method. Under the FFS … our initial audit report Improper FeeforService Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care Report 2017S74 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order 88: Energy Efficiency of State Buildings … systems and all auxiliary mechanical equipment associated with approximately 14.5 million square feet of OGS-owned … meet its contributions towards EO 88 and complied with EO 88 guidelines. Our audit found OGS generally had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followChanging Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… A special plan allows for retirement after 20 or 25 years of service, regardless of age. If an employee is considering a promotion to a … is generally not creditable in PFRS special plans. Members of PFRS should be made aware that a civilian or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Preliminary Budget
… City must plan defensively and be clear about the numbers. I commend Mayor Mamdani for speaking plainly about these stark fiscal realities. … issues laid out by the mayor today echo the concerns my office has flagged for years. Despite revenue that my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-preliminary-budgetResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… (SLA) had effectively addressed noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City (NYC). The audit found that the NYPD’s and the SLA’s efforts to communicate and coordinate noise mitigation strategies and … To determine the extent of implementation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-followResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come. Since then, … preserve open space and otherwise enhance the quality of our environment for all New Yorkers. As DEC now enters its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingOpen Book New York
… Yorkers deserve to know how their tax dollars are spent. Without transparency in government, there cannot be accountability. His open data … City Agency Services Monitoring Tool MONTHLY UPDATES TRACK PERFORMANCE, STAFFING AND SPENDING The Office of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/open-book-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Much of these costs are associated with the decades-long … stream has ended." In 2017, local governments outside of New York City reported spending a total of $917 million on refuse and garbage-related activities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-costs-will-climb-municipal-landfillsDiNapoli: Nine Million New Yorkers Employed, Highest Count Since 2008
… For the first time since the Great Recession, more than 9.1 … shrinking. But ensuring good job opportunities for all New Yorkers remains a challenge." While each of New … attached to the labor force or working part-time for economic reasons; The workforce is aging in New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nine-million-new-yorkers-employed-highest-count-2008Ashville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… of Commissioners (Board) purchase equipment in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and provide … of commissioners must purchase equipment in accordance with State statute and the fire district’s purchasing policy … that were subject to competitive bidding requirements and with a combined total purchase cost of $796,200. Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81State Agencies Bulletin No. 2400
… Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2026. Affected Employees: Employees who claimed exempt from … who submit withholding certificates claiming exempt in 2026 are affected. Background: According to IRS Publication … for tax year 2025 and intend to claim exemption in 2026 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, 2026, to claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2400-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2026CUNY Bulletin No. CU-857
… is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 2054 in Bargaining … is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37 Local 2054 in Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-857-district-council-37-dc37-local-2054-dues-increaseDiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… are at an all-time high, but spending in future years is expected to require additional resources beyond the EPF's … The General Fund, the state's primary operating fund, is used as a resource for responding to various budgetary … pressures and the state's statutory debt capacity is now constrained. Historically, the EPF's cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… released a separate audit on how the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) monitors hate crimes … acts involving violence, intimidation and destruction of property based on bias and prejudice cannot be tolerated,” … crimes are increasing in New York among a cross-section of different victims, including religious minorities, people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingCUNY Bulletin No. CU-559
… used to report the cost of participation in the WorkWell NYC program by employees and their eligible dependents. … Employees who have chosen to participate in the WorkWell NYC program Background A new earnings code was requested by … the new earnings codes, CUNY may begin entering WorkWell NYC transactions directly into Time Entry beginning in Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-559-new-earnings-codes-workwell-nyc-cunyBuffalo Business Delivers $9 Million Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… partners in 2004 (Trillium Group) and in 2006 (Hamilton Lane). Combined, the two managing partners have made six … Buffalo businesses for the state pension fund. "Hamilton Lane is pleased to have supported AccuMED throughout its … said David Helgerson, managing director for Hamilton Lane. More than $440 million is available for new investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/buffalo-business-delivers-9-million-investment-gain-state-pension-fundUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Report … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service … (United) to process and pay medical and surgical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-follow