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Response Planning for Unexpected Events
… Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) has plans or procedures to address unexpected or unplanned events and whether those plans were followed, and whether the plans or procedures addressed the needs of its customers. We … To determine whether it has plans or procedures to address unexpected or unplanned events …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/28/response-planning-unexpected-eventsOpinion 94-18
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for nominal consideration to private … a separately incorporated fire department (11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p 668; 9 Opns St Comp, 1953, p 276; 8 Opns St … Opns St Comp No. 94-12, p __). October 31, 1994 Sanford L. Church, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Albion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18XI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to the public; and rendering services for compensation, in relation to any case, proceeding, application, or other … will continue to monitor State employees who are doing business with the State. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 2370
… newly appointed to the title of Correction Officer Trainee, Correction Officer Trainee (Spanish Language), and Correction Officer (advanced … The new employee must be appointed as a Correction Officer Trainee, Correction Officer Trainee (Spanish Language) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2370-new-sign-bonus-eligible-employees-department-corrections-and-communityExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… report, Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Report 2021-S-36 ). About the … services. Medicaid recipients receive necessary durable medical equipment (DME) as a benefit of the program. DME … report Medicaid Program Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals Report 2021S36 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three … and energy security in the State. EO 88 is intended to accomplish broader State policy goals, such as reducing … covered agencies and authorities (collectively referred to as Affected State Entities, or ASEs) by April 1, 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followOpinion 88-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for designation in towns) LOCAL LAWS -- Official … designation is made to publish official notices in any of three newspapers which are circulated in the town by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest estimates, according to the monthly cash report … than originally projected, and $19 million higher than the latest estimates. “This year’s budget assumed relatively … up 2 percent from last year and $21.8 million above the latest projections; All Funds receipts totaled $131.6 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli: Medicaid Redesign Presents Opportunities and Risks
… are showing measurable progress with annual growth at less than 2 percent. Still, state spending on Medicaid is … 60 percent of New York’s Medicaid expenditures, at an average per-patient cost of more than $22,000 in 2013, … are showing measurable progress with annual growth at less than 2 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-medicaid-redesign-presents-opportunities-and-risksCity of Yonkers – Separation Payments and Health Insurance Buyouts of Yonkers City School District Employees (2024M-36)
… were accurate. Officials also did not establish procedures to help ensure that calculations were accurate, reviewed or … as well as the estates of three former employees may have been entitled to separation payments totaling $23,937 … (40 percent) totaling approximately $87,300 did not have the required proof of insurance on file. We also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/26/city-yonkers-separation-payments-and-health-insurance-buyouts-yonkers-city-schoolState Agencies Bulletin No. 2323
… pay, Command Pay, Inconvenience Pay and Hazardous Duty Pay and to provide agencies instructions for submitting … increases to Command Pay, Inconvenience Pay, and Hazardous Duty Pay for eligible employees in the Security Supervisors … pay, Command Pay, Inconvenience Pay and/or Hazardous Duty Pay will be processed using the following effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2323-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-commandTown of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)
… have not: Established appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard IT resources. Implemented strong access controls … Formalized a contract describing specific services to be provided by the Town’s third-party IT vendor. In … sensitive IT control weaknesses confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33Opinion 90-62
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Removal (of elected official physically … the duties of his office is entitled to continue in office and receive his salary, unless the superintendent is removed … to perform his duties is entitled to remain in office and receive the salary fixed by the town board for his office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 98-16
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Certiorari Proceedings … in connection with the payment of moneys is that the money must be paid immediately on the designated date or at … 1998 Bruce Bonacquist, District Treasurer Menands Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16Opinion 93-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … is no fee for the filing of a petition for adoption, nor does the nature of such a proceeding engender any other … The Surrogate's Courts are divided in practice as to how SCPA, §2402(13) should be applied to certificates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-19Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Report 2021-S-40 ). About the Program Wild and managed … pollen carried to them by foraging pollinators. Honey bees are essential to the agricultural industry for the … to report certain information to Ag&Mkts on the honey bees they manage, including the number of managed colonies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followSteuben County – Safeguarding Computerized Data (2025M-96)
… Steuben County (County) officials limit and monitor access to and properly safeguard computerized data in the finance … 2023 – July 31, 2025. We expanded the scope of the audit to look at all network user accounts, permissions and … and personnel departments and the County Clerk’s office to help protect sensitive information, prevent fraud, comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/19/steuben-county-safeguarding-computerized-data-2025m-96State Agencies Bulletin No. 2052
… Vesting Period 1 10/01/2021 03/31/2022 130 2 04/01/2022 09/30/2022 131 3 10/01/2022 03/31/2023 130 4 04/01/2023 … Rate Codes The employee may be in any Compensation Rate Code including ANN, CAL, 21P, CYP, CYF, ADJ, BIW, FEE, or … hours during the vesting period are 580 hours. 580 hours / 26 weeks = 22.3 = 22 average hours per week Note: Refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2052-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees' … combinations. The employer contribution rates announced today will apply to the salaries paid by each employer during … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… IIDs signed court affidavits stating that they would not drive a motor vehicle during the period of conditional … protocols to minimize the risk that offenders would drive vehicles without IIDs. State Education Department … Aid Program at Metropolitan College of New York (2015-T-7) Auditors determined that the procedures used by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits