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Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected … facilities. Key Findings Of the 781 applicable physical accessibility components (components) we reviewed, we … consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected Town facilities. Specifically: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33Town of Columbia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-29)
… officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected … facilities. Key Findings Of the 77 applicable physical accessibility components (components) we reviewed, we … consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at the Town Hall. Specifically: Six components …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-columbia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-29Smithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Smithtown Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Smithtown and Suffolk County in which it is located. The … Smithtown Fire District Capital Project 2014M231 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Town of Franklin – Financial Condition (2018M-8)
… The Town Supervisor did not provide the Board with complete financial reports or file annual financial reports (AUDs) with the Town Clerk or OSC. The Board did not audit the … expenditures. The Supervisor should provide the Board with accurate balance sheet reports and complete a timely AUD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/23/town-franklin-financial-condition-2018m-8Schenevus Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-123)
… five-member Board of Education and operates one school with approximately 365 students. Budgeted appropriations for … Recommendation Adopt realistic budgets that are consistent with actual revenues and expenditures. Ensure that the … unexpended surplus fund balance is in compliance with the legal limit. Review all reserve balances and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/schenevus-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-123Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-202)
… Suffolk County. The District, which operates five schools with approximately 2,440 students, is governed by an elected … leave time earned and used is accurate and in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and employment … contracts. Key Recommendations Provide supervisors with employee leave balances periodically so they can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-202Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on issues that were raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments … The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Service Retirement Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 20 years or more of creditable service can retire with 50% of their Final Average Earnings (FAE) , plus an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/service-retirement-benefitsAbout an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleProperty Tax Credits
… 2016 through June 30, 2017 were appropriate and complied with New York State Tax Law. Background The Department’s … Tax Relief, and STAR credits began at various times, with the oldest program (the Property Tax Freeze program) … owner or property not eligible. In addition, we worked with the Department to return 20 payment request files prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… examined whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) had … in New York City (NYC). The audit found that the NYPD’s and the SLA’s efforts to communicate and coordinate … other than those related to noise. Moreover, the NYPD used its resources to respond to the same locations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-followCity of Lackawanna – Garbage Collection Fees (2021M-206)
… (City) officials properly assessed and billed solid waste (garbage) collection fees (garbage fees). Key Findings … City officials properly assessed and billed solid waste garbage collection fees garbage fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-garbage-collection-fees-2021m-206Baldwinsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-65)
… County. The District, which operates eight schools with approximately 5,500 students, is governed by an elected … the District’s unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with the Real Property Tax Law statutory limit. Amounts in … levels and take appropriate action, in accordance with statute, to remedy reserves with excess funds and update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/baldwinsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-65Town of Hamburg - Fuel Operations (2019M-75)
… monitored fuel purchases. Key Findings Fuel purchases made with equipment fuel cards (i.e., fobs) are not monitored or … in reserve tanks. Key Recommendations Track fuel purchased with equipment fobs. Maintain perpetual inventory records for … perform periodic reconciliations. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-fuel-operations-2019m-75State Agencies Bulletin No. 2165
… 78, 79, 96, 98) Have an Employee Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence. On 10/12/2023 (Administration) … unit: PEF (05) Have an Employee Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence. Employees with an Employee Status of Leave of Absence with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2165-public-employees-federation-pef-2023-non-pensionable-lump-sum-paymentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-308
… Court System (UCS) employees in Negotiating Units SY, SR, S9, DR, F8, G9, 86, and 87 who meet the eligibility … UCS and the unions representing Negotiating Units SY and SR, and the 2019-2021 Agreements between the UCS and the … Unit S9, G9 (Blazer Allowance Payment only); or SY, SR, 86 (Uniform Allowance Payment only); or DR, F8, 87 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-308-june-2022-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-329
… Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … Court System (UCS) of the State of New York provide for a uniform and equipment allowance or maintenance … check dated 06/21/2023. There is no direct deposit for these payments. Eligibility Criteria: An employee must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-329-june-2023-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… Vehicles (DMV), and the Department of Transportation (DOT). The audit, the second in a series on AI Use in New York … Use of AI Auditors found that while NYSOFA, DOCCS, and DOT use ITS’ definition of AI, they do not have in-house … reliable, or have formal requirements of human oversight. DOT has an AI working group that first met in June 2024, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-366
… Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected … Court System (UCS) of the State of New York provide for a uniform and equipment allowance or maintenance … check dated 06/17/2026. There is no direct deposit for these payments. Eligibility Criteria: An employee must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-366-june-2026-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-and