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Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of New York State Forest … oversight of the committed land. The objective of our initial report, issued April 20, 2022, was to determine … environmental benefits of the State’s forest resources. Our audit covered tax exemptions granted under the 480 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with C onsolidated Fiscal Reporting and … contract with the providers who offer the actual programs. In certain cases, OMH also contracts directly with providers. … December 31, 2018, ILI reported approximately $2.9 million in expenses associated with the 12 OMH programs it operated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incPublic Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Public authorities are distinct legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New … Public authorities are distinct legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authoritiesInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… individuals in its custody at 54 State facilities as of August 27, 2016. During the period January 1, 2013 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges
… (Department) accurately assessed, collected, accounted for, and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue received through its Traffic … and one each in Rochester and Buffalo; each is responsible for processing and collecting fines and traffic ticket … Department accurately assessed collected accounted for and reported all traffic ticket surcharge reve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/10/accountability-traffic-ticket-surchargesDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… Correction, Probation, Parks and Recreation and the Taxi and Limousine Commission. For example, the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyOpinion 91-63
… who resides with president and owner of hardware store) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §801: A town councilman who resides with the owner and president of a hardware store and maintains office space in the same building in which the store is located, but has no relationship with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63IX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… grants drawn by OSC are drawn on a daily basis using online federal financial management systems developed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… know where your assets and documents are kept. Discuss funeral and burial options, and let your family know about … Organize Your Files Set up a file in a secure place at home listing all your records, certificates, names and phone … will need to find important documents such as burial or funeral plans, the will or trust agreements, deeds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsOpinion 96-18
… NYS2d 873, lv den 58 NY2d 604, 459 NYS2d 1027; Citizens For An Orderly Energy Policy v County of Suffolk , 90 AD2d … effect and that municipal moneys may not be expended for such purposes (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-58, p 160; 1990 … a city. Our reference to an act of the Legislature is for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18DiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… The state Public Service Commission (PSC) is falling short in monitoring Charter Communications Inc. … in or make a call, they should be confident that someone is making sure these service providers are living up to their … problems with its service. The audit examined how the PSC is overseeing utility compliance with commission agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsOpinion 88-39
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- Disposition (cash bail on … JUSTICE COURT ACT, §2021(1): Cash bail which is posted in a town justice court in connection with a felony complaint, is held by the town … Whether a county a town in the county or a village located within the town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39Opinion 96-13
… RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§40, 100, 101: A person may simultaneously participate in, and receive … the State Employees' Retirement System. You ask whether a person may simultaneously participate in, and receive … Retirement System, but does not prohibit membership by a person who is a participant in a service award program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13Opinion 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 … of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) VILLAGE LAW § 7-730 (4): If a village purchases a parcel of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 89-17
… judgments and claims", it is our opinion that, consistent with the conclusion in Opn No. 84-32, supra , the fund may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-17Opinion 94-33
… rules and regulations. We have been asked whether "active life retired members" and "life retired members" of a fire department for which a … and actually performing service" in the protection of life and property from fire and other emergency (see General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Madison County Probation Department – Restitution Payments and Revenues (2014M-093)
… December 31, 2013. Background Madison County is located in central New York and has a population of approximately … restitution and surcharges for probation and non-probation cases. Key Finding Department officials are not pursuing all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/06/madison-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-and-revenues-2014m-093State Agencies Bulletin No. 1217.1
… processing salary payments made pursuant to Court Orders, Awards, and Settlement Agreements. Affected Employees: … transparency, accountability and tracking of Court Orders, Awards, and Settlement Agreements providing for salary … and to track payments made pursuant to Court Orders, Awards, and Settlement Agreements in the State Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/12171-new-requirements-and-procedures-processing-salary-payments-pursuantState Agencies Bulletin No. 1217
… Purpose To provide clear and consistent requirements for processing salary payments made pursuant to Court Orders, Awards, and Settlement Agreements. Affected Employees Employees … State that is voluntarily entered into by a State agency and another party to resolve a legal dispute. For processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1217-new-requirements-and-procedures-processing-salary-payments-pursuantOpinion 2006-2
… Requirements (procedures when increase in maximum amount to be expended is funded by private contribution) WATER … Establishment (procedures when increase in maximum amount to be expended is funded by private contribution) TOWN LAW … procedures set forth in Town Law §§202-d or 209-h in order to increase the maximum amount to be expended for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2