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State Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… State, Inc. (University Police, Encon Police, Park Police, and Forest Rangers). Affected Employees: Employees in … in Administration paychecks dated January 4, 2023, and Institution paychecks dated January 12, 2023. OSC … York State Inc University Police Encon Police Park Police and Forest Rangers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022
… motor vehicles driven in New York State possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate … of administering the Acts and assessing these expenses on insurance carriers that issue policies or contracts of automotive bodily injury insurance. We performed certain procedures, which were agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleCheektowaga Central School District - Capital Project Management (2022M-90)
… Objective Determine whether the Cheektowaga Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials … sufficient oversight and managed the District’s Union East Elementary School capital project(Project) in a … Determine whether the Cheektowaga Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/16/cheektowaga-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2022m-90Livonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe … Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkDiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… today applauded the unanimous Court of Appeals decision in South Island Orthopaedic Group v. DiNapoli, which reaffirmed … agreed. In an earlier review of the records of South Island, the Comptroller determined that the two … future waivers of Empire plan member's co-payments. South Island and one of the non-participating doctors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersOuaquaga Fire Company, Inc. – Company Operations (2025M-98)
… and membership operate the Company in accordance with its Certificate of Incorporation (Certificate) and provide adequate financial oversight of … Audit Area Operating a fire company in accordance with its Certificate and providing adequate financial oversight is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/01/23/ouaquaga-fire-company-inc-company-operations-2025m-98Controls Over Selected Expenditures (Follow-Up)
… and providers for eligible victim services. However, we identified minor discrepancies in OVS’ verification of FRE … provider licenses on submitted claims. Key Finding We found that OVS has implemented the one recommendation from … not required to respond to this follow-up report. However, we allow 30 days from the date this report is issued for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/controls-over-selected-expenditures-followFinancial Toolkit for Local Officials
… Is My Municipality in Fiscal Stress Addressing a Current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/financial-toolkitSelected Performance Measures
… measurements are accurate and consistent. In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics … For two key performance measures – MDBF and ridership – we identified deficiencies and inconsistencies in Agencies’ … measurements are accurate and consistent In addition we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measuresDiNapoli: Binghamton City School Finances Progressing
… Prudent budgeting and proactive financial planning by officials in the … “Smart budgeting, identifying cost-savings opportunities and reaching shared-services agreements have enabled the district to weather reductions in aid and limited growth in local revenues. However, careful fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-binghamton-city-school-finances-progressingAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… for example, are exempt. RETT is generally paid during deed recording at county clerk offices, which then remit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… More than half of these outdated elevators serve six deep stations in Upper Manhattan; NYCT had planned to replace …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… the MTA Board. Rule violations can include fare evasion, smoking, or interference with the movement of a transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/07/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees-followDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… A total of 14 local governments in New York state ended their fiscal year 2023 with a fiscal … today. “The number of local governments designated in fiscal stress fell to historically low levels over the … of these localities may be needed.” DiNapoli launched FSMS in 2013 to evaluate local governments’ financial indicators, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… compromise subway safety which had not been identified by station supervisors during their inspections," said DiNapoli. … "A" defects at 12 stations that had been inspected by station supervisors. The defects included: loose stairway treads; exposed, sharp metal objects; station platform cracks; and an oil leak on the station …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… An audit of the Tonawanda Housing Authority (THA) has revealed inappropriate computer … and applicant treatment, and high vacancy rates in public housing, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … An audit of the Tonawanda Housing Authority THA has revealed inappropriate computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-345
… returned from leave the following pay period. For health insurance deductions, the Department of Civil Service will … in addition to the regular deduction. For personal insurance deductions (life, auto, home, etc.), each vendor will determine the catch-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-345-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-judges-and-justicesOpinion 94-17
… the issues discussed in the opinion. REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Recycling Services (imposition and collection of fees for) … that unpaid user fees imposed to finance the cost of recycling services, including any interest or penalties, may … the amount of unpaid fees imposed upon property owners for recycling services provided by the city under a contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Opinion 90-6
… -- Powers and Duties (naming of public facilities after corporate grantor) -- Social Services Districts (acceptance of corporate grant for day care purposes) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers and … Whether a county social services district may accept a corporate grant to furnish carpet and provide toys for a day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Opinion 90-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … is still required to pay a police officer injured in the line of duty his or her full salary or wages pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55