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Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… those properties through July 2021. About the Program New York State’s land area of 30.2 million acres comprises almost … healthy forests and a stable forest economy, in 1974 New York enacted Real Property Tax Law 480a – a tax incentive … approval. The 480a Program is the second iteration of New York’s forest tax program. The 480 Program, also known as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsVII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… New York State accounts for the receipt and disposition of all state resources in the … board or other agency of the state receiving money for or on behalf of the state from taxes, commissions, fees, … etc. be deposited to the State Treasury and accounted for in a joint custody fund to be paid pursuant to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overviewArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of their data and systems without ensuring that the people … cover the federal and State laws governing confidentiality of student, teacher or principal PII, and how employees can comply with those laws. There have been many accounts of users whose actions caused significant IT system harm or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessOpinion 89-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for notice of pendency affecting more … York, and the additional block fees provided for in the Nassau County administrative code (see, CPLR, §8019[a]), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-5Homeless Services Housing Needs Assessment
… the State. Each client who receives temporary housing in a certified shelter must take part in a Needs Assessment (Assessment) and the development of an … mental health, and/or substance abuse issues. Beginning in January 2020, Assessments must begin within 1 business day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/15/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessmentState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… A longtime clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County has been arrested … this stage, but no matter what happens I, on behalf of the People of Steuben County and in particular the residents of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2164
… is to notify agencies of the 2023 year end processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or … uncashed payroll check outreach, any paychecks issued in 2022 that are not cashed, reversed, or reissued will be … Outreach to employees with uncashed paychecks issued in 2022 is underway. Processing Dates: Paychecks issued on or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2164-schedule-submitting-2023-year-end-returned-checksComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… case was handled by Special Assistant Attorneys General Elizabeth Kappakas and Diana Elkind, with the assistance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… funds from providers. Align providers’ grant awards to best meet the goals of child care grant programs, including: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsState Police Bulletin No. SP-244
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2024 State Police … – BU07 and the State Police Commissioned/Non-commissioned Officers Unit (CO/NCO) – BU17 who meet the eligibility … or Bargaining Unit 17 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-244-2024-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employees-state-police-troopers-unitDiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… New York City’s 65 and older population grew by nearly half a million … share of rent burdened older adults lived on Staten Island (70%) followed by Queens (66%), Brooklyn (62%), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsDiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… and commercial contaminated sites that could pose risks to the public’s health and safety have languished in the … New York State Department of Environmental Conservation can strengthen its oversight and establish clear policies and … Because contamination may spread over time, this could lead to contamination of neighboring properties, sources of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programLong Lake Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-272)
Long Lake Fire District No 1 Controls Over Financial Activities 2014M272
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/long-lake-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-272Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-64)
… (GML). Some firefighters did not receive all of the LOSAP points to which they were entitled under GML. Key … consistent with GML. Ensure that firefighters receive the points to which they are entitled. … Clifton ParkHalfmoon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/clifton-park-halfmoon-fire-district-no-1-length-service-award-program-2015mBay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)
Determine if officials approved purchases before items were ordered and if competition was sought for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/11/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-212Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… whether professional services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in … some form of competition, and provide guidance as to how competition should be solicited. Ensure that BOCES has … detailing the types and timeframes of the services to be provided and compensation to be paid. BOCES officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalHumphrey Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-37)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over financial operations for the period of January 1, 2013 through January 14, 2014. … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Humphrey, and is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/humphrey-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-37Village of Schoharie - Board Oversight (2018M-184)
… bank reconciliations and comparing canceled check images to the Board-approved abstracts. Annually audit, or cause an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/12/21/village-schoharie-board-oversight-2018m-184State Agencies Bulletin No. 1579
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change in the New York City withholding tax rates. Affected Employees Employees … for taxpayers earning $500,000 or less. Effective Date(s) Institution paychecks dated July 6, 2017 Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1579-new-york-city-withholding-tax-changeLiverpool Public Library - Board Oversight and Leave Accruals (2018M-126)
… The Board of Trustees provided adequate oversight of the Library’s financial operations. Library officials accurately … The Board improperly delegated claims audit duties to the School District’s claims auditor. Compensatory time and vacation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/12/07/liverpool-public-library-board-oversight-and-leave-accruals-2018m-126