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Department of Environmental Conservation: Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (2020-S-51) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the Sta
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s51-response.pdfComplaint Processing (2020-N-9)
To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) has an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other agencies and for truncated complaints, and if CCRB is conducting investigations in ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20n9.pdfCybersecurity Month Cybersecurity Foundations
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual effort which aims to highlight emerging challenges that exist in the world of cybersecurity today and provide straightforward, actionable guidance to help create a safe and secure digital world. Learn about this year’s themes and other foundational IT contr
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-cybersecurity-foundations-10-3-22.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these programs could be achieved; and whether it's EVolve NY program met its initial goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38-response.pdfMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (2021-S-26)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York Employment Service System and the Ticket to Work program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s26.pdfRecord of Activities: Elected and Appointed Officials Webinar Presentation
The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s service credit in NYSLRS. During this training, we will go over what is required on an ROA, as well as walk you through how to complete an ROA utilizing a template, available on the NYSLRS website.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/2022/pdf/roa-presentation-may-22.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2021-F-3) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3-response.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2019-S-65) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is complying with Executive Order 95, including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and useful.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s65-response.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (2019-S-10)
To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) has taken the appropriate steps to protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for intellectual property developed at SUNY campuses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s10.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2124
… Purpose As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2023-24 budget, OSC would … does not apply to employees of the State University of New York (28***, [excluding SUNY Construction Fund 28990]), City University of New York (70***) or State Insurance Fund (00640, 00650) since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2124-paycheck-distribution-april-12-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksNYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials. Officials, who are not in a time-keeping system, are required to keep a Record of Activities (ROA). The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-record-of-activities-2-1-23.pdfNYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials. Officials, who are not in a time-keeping system, are required to keep a Record of Activities (ROA). The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-record-of-activities-11-30-22.pdfNYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials Presentation
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials. Officials, who are not in a time-keeping system, are required to keep a Record of Activities (ROA). The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/record-of-activities-elected-appointed-officials-08-17-22.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38)
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these initiatives could be achieved. We also determined whether NYPA’s EVolve NY program met its initial ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38.pdfPenn Entertainment and MGM Resorts Letters
I write as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), one of the largest public pension funds in the United States, which holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of its 1.2 million members, retirees, and beneficiaries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/penn-entertainment-mgm-resorts-letters.pdfLocal Sales Tax Data, Reports and Resources
… and higher than the 3.8 percent average pre-pandemic rate. All of the state’s 10 regions saw year-over-year … This growth was more than twice as high as the growth rate for the same period last year (1.7 percent) and higher … to both 2021 and 2022, when a combination of rising inflation and a surge in taxable sales statewide led to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/local-sales-tax-data-reports-and-resourcesEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… 9.9 percent in 2020 to 6.9 percent in 2021. The leisure and hospitality sector, the hardest hit industry during the … 25 percent below that in 2019. The financial activities and government sectors continued to have job losses. In 2021, … round of economic impact payments (“stimulus checks”) and enhanced unemployment benefits through the third quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY — the Executive’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain state government … and Assistance Programs (2019-S-4) While OCA has processes for ensuring its facility aid and assistance programs are used for only eligible expenses, review and approval processes are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… levels, according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city estimates it … travelers, and a full recovery of local jobs. Our city and state leaders need to focus on keeping New York a desirable … prepandemic levels according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destination