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Administration of the Article 8-A Loan Program
… Purpose To determine whether the loans awarded by New York City’s … Preservation and Development (HPD) under the Article 8-A Program are being used only for qualified projects and … treatment afforded Quadrant, as detailed in our report. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/18/administration-article-8-loan-programOpinion 95-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine whether the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … employees was appropriate, we audited a total of $588,029 in travel expenses for 17 Department of Health (Department) … more than $15,000. For the third employee, we found that mileage reported on the rental car company receipt exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during our three-year audit period and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesImproper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … free vaccines to eligible children younger than 19 years of age whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccines-followTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-14-19)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2005. Local … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/04/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-14-19Disposal of Electronic Devices
… own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this service for many State agencies. Agencies are required to remove all … OGS' Surplus Unit does not accept any responsibility for clearing the data from these devices. At the time of our … the University at Albany had 36 electronic devices ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Key Findings Seven of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with … to the detriment of all New Yorkers. Major cuts in federal funding simply cannot be replaced by state taxpayers, will … state and local governments, limit aid to individuals, and decrease federal spending on payrolls. Most states would lose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between 2006 and 2015, and the number of industry jobs increased by 29 percent, according to a report issued today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryCUNY Bulletin No. CU-431
… Purpose To inform agencies of a new Time Entry code and to explain … to work. Employees terminated for cause or resigned are not eligible for the lump sum payment. This payment may be … Next of Kin Affidavit and Report of Check Exchange forms have been submitted, OSC will accept a photocopy of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-431-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-payment-supervisorDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… treasurer – Kristina Johnson – was arrested in November by New York State Police based on information provided by DiNapoli’s auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… (Law). RNY power is to be allocated to businesses and not-for-profits that commit to retain or increase New York State … excess of $5,000 disposed of during the reporting period. For the calendar year ended December 31, 2016, NYPA reported … property sales. NYPA began energy efficiency programs for its government customers in New York City and Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Probation provided proper oversight of persons convicted of Driving While Intoxicated. Significant emphasis was placed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedEmployer E-News Archive — 2024
… Made the Switch May 2024 E-News was not published in May. April 2024 New State Budget Affects NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2024Opinion 2000-14
… employment of each covered employee to so-called "annuity funds" maintained by employee unions. The contributions … installments. The court held that, although the "annuity funds" bore certain resemblances to a retirement system, … … exactly the same as if payments were made in the form of wages …" (89 Misc 2d at 265, 390 NYS2d at 787). In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-14DiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… highlight an investment made by the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) In-State Private Equity Program. The … in 265 New York state companies. The program has made 22 investments in Monroe, Ontario, Yates, Wyoming and Genesee … manufacturers. The company has more than 80 employees at its headquarters in the Village of Scottsville in Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundOpinion 2000-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (expenditure by … A village, by resolution, may provide for bands, movies and similar events as part of its recreation, senior … with not-for-profit corporations, theatrical productions, movies and similar presentations or activities. You note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.4
… are affected. Background: Governor Hochul announced that New York State will provide 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave to … Technical Services Unit Employees who are a gestational, non-gestational, adoptive or foster parent must have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21264-paid-parental-leave-fullDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… audits have noted IDAs performing effectively and using best practices, there continue to be deficiencies related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projects