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Oversight of Kendra’s Law
… 2023. About the Program On August 9, 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for … severe mental illness who meet criteria outlined in the Law. The Law is reviewed periodically by the Legislature, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… should be accounted for, as delays anywhere in the process can significantly increase the total time it can take to permit and construct major renewable energy … operational. A realistic accounting of the total time it can take to site major renewable energy projects would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… nearly 7 million people with a disability either living in or visiting the City, access to parks – and the necessary … discrimination against individuals with a disability in all programs, activities, and services of public entities, … specifying a time frame for their completion. As reported in a December 2005 audit by our office, Compliance With ADA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2369
… updates to the process for requesting a stop payment for a replacement, reversal, or exchange of a NYS payroll paper … State agencies submit all payroll check stop payment, replacement, reversal, and exchange requests through PayServ. … of historical information. Note : For NYS payroll check replacement, the Payee Reference/Invoice No. on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2369-request-stop-payment-replacement-reversal-or-exchange-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2260
… affected. Background: The 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and NYSCOPBA, implemented by Chapter 175 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2260-double-time-payments-eligible-employees-security-services-unit-ssuSUNY Bulletin No. SU-341
… arrears into PayServ using Deduction Code 516, TRS PY Arrears Before Tax. Arrears must be entered between the … already has a deduction record for Deduction Code 516, TRS PY Arrears Before Tax by scrolling through the deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-341-agency-actions-required-fiscal-year-2021-22-new-york-stateUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-339
… Agreement between the Unified Court System of the State of New York (UCS) and the Civil Service Employees … in April 2024. Note: The 2021-2026 CSEA agreement phases out the Judicial Longevity Payment beginning in April 2023. … in the employee’s taxable gross subject to employment taxes and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-339-april-2024-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentTown of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… and certain revenues and expenditures were not reported in the annual financial report (AFR). Of the 20 journal … were not supported, eight (40 percent) were not recorded in a timely manner and no one independently reviewed and … were generally not prepared or provided to the Board in a timely manner and adjusted bank balances did not agree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27Town of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… were not prepared monthly or properly prepared for all bank accounts. Key Recommendations Maintain complete, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22State Agencies Bulletin No. 2263
… affected. Background: The 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and C82, implemented by Chapter 176 of the Laws of 2024, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2263-double-time-payments-eligible-employees-security-supervisors-unit-sspuUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-352
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the 2025 Judicial Longevity Payment JLP and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-352-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentTown of Wells – Records and Reports (2024M-59)
… accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key … records, and inadequate financial reports were provided to the Board. As a result, the Board lacked reliable records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/23/town-wells-records-and-reports-2024m-59Village of Lake George – Records and Reports (2024M-82)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Lake George (Village) Treasurer maintained complete, … did not properly fulfill their responsibilities of maintaining complete, accurate and timely records, and the Board did not provide adequate oversight of the maintenance of the accounting records. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/13/village-lake-george-records-and-reports-2024m-82DiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… Development Agencies (IDAs) in Niagara , Tompkins and Wyoming counties failed to adequately monitor project … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “When taxpayers and communities are helping to incentivize and assist local economic development efforts, there must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) is evaluating 42 publicly traded shale oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the … pay a heavy financial cost,” DiNapoli said. “Shale oil and gas companies face significant economic, environmental and … the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . Review of Shale Oil and Gas Companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund has committed an … Venture Partners to invest in state-based companies, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … to make profitable investments in companies located in New York state. This is the state pension fund’s third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… serious fiscal challenges. The federal government must come up with a plan on how it is going to provide financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… as a major source of revenue, but as New Yorkers stayed home and bought less in their communities during the pandemic … bolstered spending in other industry groups, such as “beer, wine, and liquor stores” and “other information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020DiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… greater transparency for nondiscretionary costs that it does not have direct control over to help the public, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… Overall, local collections totaled $1.81 billion, up $88.6 million compared to the same time last year. “Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-november