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Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
This session will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-effectiveness-claims-processing-020525.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-21) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f21-response.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34-response.pdfDiNapoli Releases July Cash Report
… than originally forecasted, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … since April remains strong. Other findings from the July cash report include: Consumption and use tax collections … and was in line with the latest projections. The July cash report can be found here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-reportOpinion 89-58
… authorized to provide same improvements or services) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to establish park district within an existing park district) TOWN LAW, §§81, 198, 202, 202-a, 220: A town … 12 or sections 81 or 220 of the Town Law may establish a park district within an existing larger park district and if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58DiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… initially anticipated. “The current state fiscal year is nearly half over, and the state’s cash position is strong,” DiNapoli said. “Settlements have already brought the state more than $3 billion, and more is on the way. The level of tax receipts is important for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongOpinion 92-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Agreements (right of towns to … LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax agreement between a county and cities within the county need not, as a matter of law, … sales tax agreement entered into between a county and all cities within the county pursuant to Tax Law, §1262(c) must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17Opinion 95-13
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- … school district purpose, in lieu of using the proceeds to pay principal and interest on the bonds, if the bonds do not have a "call" provision. Local Finance Law, §165.00 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… in DOB’s State Fiscal Year 2021 Mid-Year Update, issued Oct. 30. Tax receipts from the start of the state’s fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearDiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… homeowners paying at least 30 percent of their 2012 income for a place to live, according to a report released today by … costs,” DiNapoli said. “When half your income goes to pay for a place to live, you are going to be stretched thin on … This unfortunate trend has troubling implications for our economic growth and for New Yorkers’ quality of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… on a regular basis, providing policy makers and the public with a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the … provides information on how each of the sectors compares with the private sector overall as well as the rest of the … Employment levels will be updated monthly for most sectors with other information updated as new data becomes available. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryXII.2 Expenditure Policies – XII. Expenditures
… Finance Law requires that the State Comptroller audit all payments and refunds made by the State and its … Finance Law requires that the State Comptroller audit all payments and refunds made by the State and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii2-expenditure-policiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2172
… is to inform the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing of the … are affected: 04210 NYS Senate Members 04220 NYS Assembly Members 04320 NYS Assembly Special Allowance Background: Pursuant to Article 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2172-2023-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOpinion 88-25
… §198(4); STATE CONSTITUTION, ART I, §11: Subject to equal protection guarantees, a town board may exclude nonresidents … regulations on that use, subject to constitutional equal protection guarantees. This is in reply to your inquiry … provisions of articles 12 and 12-A of the Town Law (§§190, et seq .), the facilities in a park district are constructed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25State Agencies Bulletin No. 2081
… These monies are taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The Earnings Code RGS and the … Register. The Earnings Description Regular Pay Salary Employee and the amount paid will appear on the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2081-2022-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2285
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees: Members … the NYS Legislature who are paid using Comp Rate Code LEG in the following departments are affected: 04210 NYS Senate … based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2285-2024-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureVillage of Hudson Falls – Information Technology (2025M-10)
… computers to access websites for personal use, such as shopping, social media, streaming platforms, entertainment, personal email and finances, food, and personal health and fitness. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/25/village-hudson-falls-information-technology-2025m-10DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… 2023. IDAs reported 215 new projects, of which the Finger Lakes had the most of any region at 44 projects, followed by … of any region with $2.4 billion, followed by the Finger Lakes ($1.8 billion), Long Island ($1.4 billion), and Western …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has … identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16