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The Sentinel - Spring 2022
A semiannual newsletter for members of the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/sentinel-spring-2022.pdfPayroll Bulletin No. 1931 - Attachment
Payroll Bulletin No. 1931 - PayServ Chartfield Strings for September 2021 Lapsing Events
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/2021/pdf/1931att01.pdfSelkirk Fire District – Procurement of Professional Services (2021M-55)
Determine whether Selkirk Fire District (District) officials solicited competition for professional services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/selkirk-district-2021-55.pdfCity of Gloversville – City Clerk (2019M-96)
Determine whether the City of Gloversville (City) Clerk properly accounted for fees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/gloversville-2019-96.pdfHerricks Union Free School District – Overtime (2019M-127)
Determine whether District officials properly approved and monitored overtime for custodial employees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/herricks-2019-127.pdfHamburg Central School District - Continuing Education (2019M-11)
Determine whether the District’s continuing education cash receipts are properly accounted for.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/hamburg-2019-11.pdfAnnual Performance Report on New York State's Industrial Development Agencies - Fiscal Year Ending 2017
An OSC analysis of the data reported by IDAs for FYE 2017
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ida-performance-fiscal-year-ending-2017.pdfTown of Farmersville - Justice Court Operations (2019M-50)
Determine whether Justice Court (Court) fines and fees were properly accounted for.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/farmersville-jc-50.pdfUnion-Endicott Central School District - Noninstructional Overtime (2018M-201)
Determine whether District officials appropriately monitored and controlled overtime for noninstructional employees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/union-endicott.pdfJamesport Fire District - Gasoline Inventory (2019M-04)
Determine if District officials adequately account for and safeguard the gasoline inventory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/jamesport-04.pdfOffice of Mental Health Oversight of Supportive Housing Programs, May 2017
Finding and maintaining stable, affordable housing is a concern for many New Yorkers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/housing-mental-health-2017.pdfMedicaid Program - Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (2016-S-54) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for recipients’ Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s54-response.pdfMedicaid Program - Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (2016-S-54)
To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for recipients’ Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s54.pdfPart 155 State Administered Defined Contribution Service Award Programs Volunteer Firefighters
part 155 State Administered defined benefit service award programs for volunteer firefighters
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/resources/pdf/part155.pdfContract #C001148 - Printing and Mailing of NYSLRS Member Annual Statements
… This project will begin with an initial meeting, either in person or via telephone, arranged by OSC approximately two … after contract approval. NYSLRS is seeking a contract to cover the printing and mailing of the 2023, 2024, 2025, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/c001148DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside of New York City employ … million in expenditures, which accounts for 60 percent of all local authority expenditures; · IDAs and LDCs held 85 percent of all the local authority debt reported; and · Local authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyOpinion 90-32
… REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for upon construction of building for highway department purposes) -- Permissive (need for upon construction of building for highway department purposes) -- Highway Garage … Lisa E. Rubenstein, Esq., Attorney to the Town Town of East Fishkill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… Objectives To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its … agency, including public authorities, is required to make all eligible records available for public inspection or … the request will be granted or denied. Maintain a log of all FOIL requests and related communications with requestors, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The report also noted that the counties’ average tax levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each of … applied to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 … the cap. DiNapoli’s report revealed the property tax levy collected by the 57 counties outside of New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli: NYC Vehicle Fleet Meeting Goals on Fuel Efficiency but Aging Emergency and Sanitation Trucks Often Sidelined for Repairs
… City has cut fuel use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet, but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012, and aging emergency and … City has cut fuel use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet but the average vehicle age is now the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-nyc-vehicle-fleet-meeting-goals-fuel-efficiency-aging-emergency-and-sanitation-trucks-often