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Opinion 2010-1
… the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys to fund the purchase of … You ask whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to Village Law 7730 may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-6)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2024-25 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-6Collection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Special Hauling … Central Permits Bureau (Bureau) and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo that can be … overweight permits. The audit found significant weaknesses in the internal controls over the special hauling permits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… Purpose The purpose of this performance audit was to determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses incurred in … Vehicle and Traffic Law. We performed our audit pursuant to legislative mandates included in these statutes, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-fiscalTown of Rutland – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-19)
… Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported all collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk did not always record, deposit, remit and report all collections accurately and in a timely manner. … Town Clerk Tax Collector Clerk recorded deposited remitted and reported all collections accurately and in a timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-rutland-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-19City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B21-6-8)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2021-22 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2021-22 fiscal year. Firefighting overtime costs could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/02/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-8Opinion 94-27
… owners or upon the board's own motion, to improve a street, highway, private road or right-of-way. When the … Comp No. 69-703, unreported; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 900; 22 Opns St Comp 1966, p 677; see also 9 Opns St Comp, 1953, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27Review of Collecto, Inc
… whether payments made by the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Downstate) to Collecto, Inc. (Collecto) under contract … were appropriate and properly supported. Background Downstate contracts with Collecto for debt collection … whether payments made by the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center Downstate to Collecto In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incState Agencies Bulletin No. 2272
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change to the AC230 processing … Background: Form AC230, Worksheet for Paycheck Reversal, is used to return salary checks for a full or partial refund … of Form AC230, OSC has no proof that the employee is not entitled to the funds. To ensure that OSC does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2272-process-changes-form-ac230-report-check-returned-refund-or-exchangeDiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced Contracts by the Numbers , a new web page with a dashboard that expands the procurement search tools provided in Open Book New York . This new tool lets users perform more … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced Contracts by the Numbers a new web page with a dashboard that expands the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (Follow-Up)
… Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances ( 2017-S-2 ). About the Program The State … the State and the timely response to complaints and inmate grievances. The Commission receives more than 7,000 complaints and inmate grievances annually. The Commission employs three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievances-followRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Follow-Up)
… with options for an additional 584 M9 cars for LIRR and/or Metro- North Railroad. (Metro-North Railroad later dropped out of the contract.) In July 2017, LIRR exercised its first option for an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-management-followIII.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… General accounting information requirements associated with the maintenance of the general and subsidiary books of … It produces financial statements prepared in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which … service to the citizens of New York State in conjunction with the grant or aid received. Registered vendors have the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services … Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Report 2019-S-72 ). About the … program to be enrolled as participating providers in the State Medicaid program. Accordingly, beginning January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-noSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Report 2016-S-64 ). About … Our initial report found that, while the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) makes efforts to collect … more than $72 million in unpaid fees for the Henry Hudson Bridge from 2013 through 2015. TBTA officials claim fees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-followTravel and Conference Expense Management – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… One of the purposes of this guide is to provide you with an overview of key elements that you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expenseDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… assistant, for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in town funds over a four-year period. “The defendant abused … groceries and spending money,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a duty to ensure taxpayer dollars are … and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held accountable.” “Crimes of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (2021-S-39)
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and oversight to ensure that water system operators have completed and submitted updated emergency response plans timely, including vulnerability assessments, to the Department as required; and to determine ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s39.pdfNYSLRS Regulation 315.4 for Elected and Appointed Officials
This session will cover the reporting requirements under Regulation 315.4 for elected and appointed officials who are members of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). We will discuss what is required for elected and appointed officials, and employers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-regulation-reporting-030123.pdfMonitoring of Construction Management (2020-S-42) 180-Day Response
Objectives To determine if the Office of General Services (Office) is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet the terms and requirements, and if the oversight and administration costs associated with carrying out this function are supported and related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s42-response.pdf