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DiNapoli Report Spotlights New York's Veterans
… Nearly three-quarters of the approximately 890,000 veterans living in New York served during wartime, including … country and in our state, we’ll be forever indebted to our veterans for their service and their sacrifices. We need to … the programs and services offered to New York’s veterans by the state’s Division of Veterans’ Affairs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-report-spotlights-new-yorks-veteransOpinion 91-1
… to contracts for public work) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, 119-o; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i); COUNTY LAW, … without competitive bidding. General Municipal Law, §103 provides as follows: Except as otherwise expressly … added) It is clear from the express language of section 103 that it relates to two categories of municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… hospice care covered by Medicare. This audit covered the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2019. About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or … and Medicare (referred to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Equine Health and Safety ( … and procedures; improve how information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and Incident Database; … Finding Commission officials have made limited progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followWheelerville Union Free School District – Unused IT Asset Inventory (2022M-2)
… obsolete unused IT equipment that had not been sanitized of data prior to storage. We were unable to identify 354 … We identified 70 unused IT assets that were at high risk of potential theft and misuse of personal, private or sensitive information, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/wheelerville-union-free-school-district-unused-it-asset-inventory-2022m-2DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, … guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of … who put their trust in her.” The Essex County Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-119
… between the State of New York and DC 37, provides for payment of performance advances on April 1 to eligible DC 37 RRSU employees based on the 2020 … increment code update will be processed. Submit a Position Change Request to the Position Management Unit if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-119-april-2022-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceContact Update and Online Help for Local Officials
… to the correct individuals within organizations in a timely manner. The collected contact information is used … to find a specific contact. Sorting - The list is sorted by Last Name by default. The other available search option is … checkbox to use Municipal postal address. Deselect to add a different mailing address. Save: Save any changes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/contact-update-and-online-helpRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… 2021 PDF Version En Español Highlights Population in the Bronx grew by 10.4 percent from 2000 to 2017 (faster than any other borough), driven primarily by the growth in the immigrant population, but it declined in the next two … Population in the Bronx grew by 104 percent from 2000 to 2017 faster than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxEmerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle
… assist in consistent screening, monitoring and progression of potential candidates for inclusion in the program, independent of asset class considerations. The Fund’s Emerging Manager … professionals Firm’s principals have years of experience working in the strategy and with each other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/emerging-manager-definition-and-life-cycleTown of Union – Financial Condition (2016M-192)
… through December 31, 2015. Background The Town of Union is located in Broome County. The Town, which has … water meters the Town is billed for are older than five years, and Village officials found that the old meters they … fund. At the end of 2015, the water and sewer funds owed a combined $730,000 to the part-town general fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/12/town-union-financial-condition-2016m-192State Agencies Bulletin No. 319
… Tax Credit filing status of "Married Without Spouse Filing Certificate". Affected Employees All employees eligible for … Tax Credit filing status of Married Without Spouse Filing Certificate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/319-change-federal-tax-data-2-panel-earned-income-tax-credit-2002Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… the stand-alone cameras. SIR's Electronic and Electrical Maintenance Division (EEMD) technicians perform preventive … were activated on June 29, 2017. SIR’s CCTV cameras are split into two systems: the old system is operated and … platform. At St. George and Tompkinsville, they are near the turnstiles – Automated Fare Collection pay areas. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… paying their utility bills,” DiNapoli said. “Failure to pay these bills may result in service shutoffs, which … consider mechanisms to help utility customers that cannot pay their bills.” DiNapoli’s report, includes: Arrears by state’s largest electric and gas utilities; Regional breakdown of residential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of … offices and agencies, including the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). HTFC’s Office of Community Renewal … included in our initial audit report Housing Trust Fund Corporation Internal Controls Over and Maximization of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… – February 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for the general management and control of … $130,435 were not approved by the Board prior to payment. 26 claims totaling $19,479 lacked adequate supporting … to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42City of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New York State Local Finance Law requires all … upon the Council’s authorization and approval of the new fees. The minimal contingency appropriation in the proposed … the budget if it decides to implement the new refuse fees. City officials should closely monitor the refuse fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11DiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… of taxes, mortgage taxes, and interest and penalties on real property taxes that were overestimated by a total of … addition, the city again budgeted revenues for the sale of real property totaling $650,000. This is the same property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Social Services is administering the City Fighting … to the rules and regulations, thereby assisting Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing permanent … Program New York City has long been plagued by a shortage of affordable housing and a homelessness crisis. In October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsDiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… 19.95 million overtime hours worked, or an increase of 4.3%, according to a report released today by State … ‘great resignation’ from the state workforce in 2020, new hiring stalled, and the workforce declined more sharply in … and State Workforce Trends, 2012-2021 Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021