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Opinion 2024-1
… provision against gifts and loans of public funds” ( Id. , at 318). More specifically, the Court concluded that … of marketing and promoting New York agricultural products. Id., 312. 28 As to this second category, the Court held that … which has for its primary object a public purpose” ( Id., at 318 [internal quotation omitted]). Notably, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, of the four … The objective of our followup was to assess the extent of implementation as of October 2024 of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Social Services Homebase Clients
… families, in June 2025, 105,373 people slept each night in NYC shelters, with thousands more sleeping unsheltered in … were exposed to apartment units with immediately hazardous violations despite preclearance and inspection requirements. … City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) hazardous violations. In three of the five cases, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/07/administration-cityfheps-program-department-social-services-homebase-clientsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… injuries. Affected Employees: SUNY, CUNY, School for the Deaf, School for the Blind, and Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2320
… Police, Encon Police, Park Police, and Forest Rangers) in Bargaining Unit 31. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 31 represented by the Police Benevolent … dated February 19, 2025, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Unit 31 (Deduction Code 483) will increase from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2320-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… including preventing, abating, and controlling pollution. Wastewater has been identified as one of the top sources of … Two key pieces of legislation specifically related to wastewater were enacted to protect the State’s natural … program. Across New York State, over 600 wastewater treatment facilities process billions of gallons of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… The audit covered the information reported on ILI’s CFR for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. … program. According to the Guidelines, OMH may perform desk reviews and field audits, as needed, including reviewing … to the CFR Manual. These steps include performing desk reviews that incorporate computer-assisted auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Report 2021-S-10 ). … the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) across the State. The unprecedented housing crisis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing … and comprehensive case files that document and demonstrate service provision achievements as well as barriers overcome … re-entry while the building’s handicap-accessible entry door was left unrepaired. While the provider did repair the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativePandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 … Residential Alternatives (IRAs) and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs), allow clients to live in a community … including OPWDD staff who manage and deliver specialized care. The EMOP includes OPWDD’s overarching policies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… programs once per 5-year contract cycle. Additionally, case managers are required to have monthly face-to-face … their income annually. The face-to-face visits allow case managers to ensure the resident remains stable and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local … claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage. The audit covered the period January 2015 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.1
… or CSEA working at Addiction Treatment Centers (Department ID 53500). Affected Employees Employees in certain … titles who work at Addiction Treatment Centers (Department ID 53500) are affected. Background The Memorandum of … employees at Addiction Treatment Centers (Department ID 53500) who are represented by PEF or CSEA is .00120. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20211-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.2
… or CSEA working at Addiction Treatment Centers (Department ID 53500). Affected Employees Employees in certain … titles who work at Addiction Treatment Centers (Department ID 53500) are affected. Background The Memorandum of … employees at Addiction Treatment Centers (Department ID 53500) who are represented by PEF or CSEA is .00120. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20212-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1945.1
… Payroll Bulletin No. 1945 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of several process changes to Workers’ Compensation Leave in … Teachers from Workers’ Compensation leave at the end of a contract. Affected Employees: Employees on Workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19451-process-changes-workers-compensation-leave-payservDiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… spend investors’ dollars on political causes they can put themselves, and our investments, at risk,” DiNapoli … our money is being spent. Companies like NiSource are to be commended for respecting shareholders’ interest in … Foods Delta Airlines Eastman Chemical H&R Block Marathon Oil U.S. Steel Valero Energy 2014 Comcast Corp. CF Industries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Students Act. “Unfortunately, the audit shows that DASA is not being actively implemented—highlighted by deficient … the State Education Department (SED), many schools had not implemented some critical requirements, such as ensuring … of what constitutes “bullying,” Several schools did not train non-educational staff on DASA, creating a risk that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli: Fast Food Companies Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… investments.” YUM! Brands is one of the world’s largest restaurant companies with nearly 43,000 restaurants in more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-fast-food-companies-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-359
… processing of the 2025 Year End Adjustments for Judges and Justices of the Unified Court System, and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in … Administration Pay Period 20C. Affected Employees: Judges and Justices of the Unified Court System who are paid using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-359-2025-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-346
… Law and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the total … year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge or Justice serves the entire year at one salary; or The … adjustment in the final paycheck of the year provided the Judge or Justice’s statutory salary is not evenly divisible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-346-2024-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-court