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Opinion 97-6
… 301(8), 303, 308: The cost of constructing an addition to house an enhanced emergency telephone (E911) system which is … by the county governing board to be necessary to properly house the system and to assure effective operation and … determine that the construction is necessary to properly house the E911 system and to assure effective operation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Life Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and Local … of years, this booklet will serve as a valuable resource to you. It will help you understand the benefits you are entitled to receive as a NYSLRS member. Understanding these benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellOversight of Homeless Shelters
… by State and local laws and codes. Key Findings The Office does not sufficiently monitor State-certified shelters, nor … and issue facility certifications, within the time limits prescribed for each shelter type. Monitor Local … and acceptable. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest NYC Human Resources Administration/NYC Office of Temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersMaking Adjustments to Earnings and Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… If you need to correct a member’s earnings or days worked, submit an … an adjustment, your adjustment should add or subtract from the previously reported data in order to correct it in our system – Retirement Online will not … NYSLRS employers use adjustment reports to correct earnings or days worked Adjustments are made by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/making-adjustments-earnings-and-days-workedDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or another suitable person outside the … DiNapoli said. “OCFS lacks adequate oversight and uniform standards to ensure children in direct placement are … to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child welfare system and is responsible for supervising and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansOversight of Homeless Shelters
… excessive garbage in rooms, and missing or malfunctioning smoke detectors. We identified discrepancies between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersUser Access Controls Over Selected System Applications
… To determine whether access controls over select State University of New York Upstate Medical University (Upstate) system applications are effective to prevent unnecessary or … To determine whether access controls over select State University of New York Upstate Medical University Upstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/user-access-controls-over-selected-system-applicationsXI.2.L Contract Signature Page – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Agencies are required to place the New York State Contract number and an agency certification on all copies of the signature pages. The purpose of the certification is to … Agencies are required to place the New York State Contract number and an agency certification on all copies of the signature pages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2l-contract-signature-pageII.3.B Establish Control – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Financial System (SFS) also controls the accounting and release of payments during the fiscal year, contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3b-establish-controlOpinion 2010-2
… opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (procedures for selling unneeded vehicles by town water district) WATER … is not required to sell vehicles that are no longer needed for district purposes pursuant to a competitive bidding … 1 is required to sell vehicles that are no longer needed for district purposes pursuant to a competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that … To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance identifies and collects fines and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesEnglish Language Learners Programs
… to make Bilingual Education (BE) programs available in all home languages spoken by 20 or more ELLs of the same grade and home language districtwide. Use the maps link above to … (77%) students did not have programs available in their home languages and/or grade levels. Further, 23 of 70 (33%) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsContact Us
… If you have questions, there are several ways to contact the Office of Unclaimed Funds: OUF Email Addresses You can reach: … to the menu choice Or write to us at: Office of the State Comptroller Office of Unclaimed Funds 110 State Street … you have questions about reporting unclaimed funds to the Office of the State Comptroller there are several ways to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/contact-usLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… Update Regarding Retiree Earnings Limit 2 The earnings limit for retirees employed by school districts … through June 30, 2027 (May 2025 legislation extended the date from 2025 to 2027). This earnings limit suspension … or charter school. For most other retirees under the age of 65, the $35,000 limit is in effect and applies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementContribution Rates – Employer Contributions and Rates
… Contribution rates are issued by system and broken down by tier and retirement plan: Employer Contribution Rates for ERS Retirement Plans Employer Contribution Rates … Contribution rates used to calculate annual employer contributions are actuarially determined based on the cost of benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/contribution-ratesUnemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Ahead
Unemployment Insurance benefits are jointly provided by federal and state governments to workers who become involuntarily unemployed.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdfUnder Pressure: Local Government Revenue Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our State’s local governments are being tested on many fronts as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-government-revenue-challenges-during-covid-19-pandemic.pdfVillage of Lyons Falls - Board Oversight (2018M-174)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight to ensure Village funds are properly accounted for and safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lyons-falls.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12)
to determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by DHCR are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from January 2019 through December 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (2022-S-9) 180-Day Response
To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s9-response.pdf