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Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Herkimer (S9-21-4)
The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-herkimer-s9-21-4.pdfOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (2014-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Probation provided proper oversight of persons convicted of Driving While Intoxicated.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/SGA-2014-14n4.pdfCost-of-Living Adjustment – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members
Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 36 members under Article 14B Sections 551 552 553 CostofLiving Adjustment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1841/cost-living-adjustmentCost-of-Living Adjustment – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 1 and 2 Members
Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 1 2 members under Article 14B Sections 551 552 553 CostofLiving Adjustment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1840/cost-living-adjustmentTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… plan must file an election during their first 30 days of employment. You must continue to inform your new employees of their right to join the Retirement System. In addition, … plan. The defined contribution plan option is the result of a 2012 amendment to Section 390 of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionOut-of-State Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS requires the registration of out-of-state Orders with a New York court prior to … submission. In lieu of registration, NYSLRS will accept an out-of-state Order if a notarized Consent to New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/out-state-ordersAgency Report of Taxable Value of Personal Use of an Employer-Provided Vehicle - AC 3173- Fillable
Agency Report of Taxable Value of Personal Use of an Employer-Provided Vehicle - AC 3173- Fillable
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/ac3173-f.pdfContinuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation as of August 27 2019 of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followOversight of Campus Foundations (Follow-Up)
… Stony Brook Foundation, Inc. (SBF) and University at Buffalo Foundation, Inc. (UBF), controlled $1.2 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/oversight-campus-foundations-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… past their useful lives should be surplussed and sold at auction through OGS. Key Findings OPWDD lacks sufficient … were promptly returned to OGS and/or the Department of Motor Vehicles, thus increasing the risk that these … and the time frames for sending surplussed vehicles to auction and turning in associated license plates. Issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehiclesSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… for the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog shelters outside of New York City. The Law mandates that a dog must be seized if it: is unlicensed; poses an immediate … and is believed to be dangerous. Municipalities that issue dog licenses are required to establish and maintain a shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers ( 2016-S-70 ). Background The Department of … workers in New York State. Within the Department, the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring … of the State Labor Laws, which were established to protect child performers whose interests and well-being during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followAdministration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … New York State’s rent laws. These laws are designed to provide decent, affordable housing for millions of New … records, the Office is responsible for responding to owner and tenant applications, inquiries, and complaints …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-followOversight of Public Water Systems
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the period … or MCLs – in drinking water in an effort to ensure that it is safe for human consumption, and has established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsManagement of Cash and Investments
… considered when preparing budgets to meet operating and capital needs. We identified $92.1 million maintained in … the budgeting process for meeting MTA operational and/or capital needs. Monitor daily bank account balances to ensure … that proper amounts are being turned over to the MTA Treasury Department. Establish a written investment plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsSelected Aspects of Travel Expenses
… is a public benefit corporation providing transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. … lodging rates are otherwise available). MTA has a Business Services Center (BSC) to administer certain financial … use travel guidelines established by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/18/selected-aspects-travel-expensesFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… Overview The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”), set forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure public access to … pertaining to you, see OSC’s Personal Privacy Protection Law page for an alternative means to request such records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilExamination of Official Station Designation
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the Department properly designated the … in calendar years 2013 and 2014. Background According to the State’s travel rules and regulations, travel between … more than any other work location). Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationExamination of Procurement Card Payments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the Office for … State Finance Law requirements and guidance on the use of Procurement Cards (PCards) when purchasing $1.6 million in … over $50,000 in amount must be approved by the Office of the State Comptroller. State Finance Law §163 requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… maximum income level, the building management adds a surcharge (ranging from 5 percent to a maximum of 50 percent, … development, Big Six Towers, incorrectly calculated the surcharge for 14 (35 percent) of the 40 sampled tenants, which in some cases resulted in incorrect surcharge assessments. The income data used to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions