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DiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four fiscal … to tighten their budgets even more to stay within the tax cap and deliver services that homeowners expect. I believe … leaders next year will be especially difficult.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capFood Safety Monitoring
… Markets (Department) adequately monitors the processing, distribution and sale of food products in New York State. The … and Markets Department adequately monitors the processing distribution and sale of food products in New Yo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoringCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… Education Department (SED) Regulations, each high school student must earn at least one unit of Arts education (i.e., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… practices result in obtaining goods and services at the best available prices, primarily through competition. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-353
… agencies with instructions for manual payment of the April 2025 UCS Security and Law Enforcement Differential Payment … employees (BU 86). Effective Dates: The April 2025 UCS SLED payment will be processed with the following … Effective Date Check Date Administration 1 Lag 03/27/2025 04/23/2025 Eligibility Criteria: Employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-353-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawOpinion 97-3
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … state that the tax liens are owned by the village and, in at least some cases, date from the 1930s. For purposes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3CVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (2019-S-27) 90-Day Response
To determine if CVS Health remitted to the State Department of Civil Service all commercial drug rebate revenue attributable to eligible prescription drug...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s27-response.pdfCVS Health - Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (2019-S-27)
To determine if CVS Health remitted to the State Department of Civil Service all commercial drug rebate revenue attributable to eligible prescription drug...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s27.pdfHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (2018-S-4) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) is selecting feasible projects to provide permanent supportive housing to the homeless and...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s4-response.pdfHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (2018-S-4)
To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) is selecting feasible projects to provide permanent supportive housing to the homeless and...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s4.pdfOpinion 89-2
… to a group purchasing program) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §2803-a; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(8): A municipal nursing home may … competitive bidding requirements. You ask whether General Municipal Law, §103(8), which exempts "municipal … bidder after advertisement for bids where so required by General Municipal Law, §103. General Municipal Law, §103(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), New York state's chief economic development agency, … these programs." Under various state laws and regulations, ESD is mandated to report on the outcomes of many of the … legislation that established each program. Auditors found: ESD failed to produce many of the statutorily-required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsAsylum Seeker Spending Report
… between State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 through SFY 2026-27 for emergency spending related to people seeking … asylum seekers totaled $2.62 billion through January 31, 2026. Figure 1 – State Spending by Agency (through month … Note: Spending from April 1, 2023 through January 31, 2026. Figure 2 – State Spending by Activity (through month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/asylum-seeker-spending-reportMessage from the Comptroller – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… policy responses, the ongoing risks and challenges, and opportunities for changes to improve the long-term outlook … factors, including the conflict in Ukraine, continued global supply chain disruptions, and high rates of inflation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/message-comptrollerProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… PTF Credit for tax year 2015, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax exemption (i.e., the property must be the … either the homeowner or property was not eligible for the STAR property tax exemption. This includes out-of-state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/08/property-tax-freeze-creditExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if Unemployment … Insurance (UI) payments made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with … whether DOL took corrective action based on the results of our findings. Background To accomplish our objectives, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers … We examined a total of $1.7 million in travel expenses for 10 University at Albany employees. Of the 10 employees, … in the area of fuel costs. Key Findings Expenses for nine of the 10 University employees selected for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 860
… Compensatory Time II program. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who have opted to participate in the Over 40 Compensatory Time II program: Administrative … allows eligible employees to earn compensatory time in lieu of a cash payment for overtime hours worked in excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/860-processing-over-40-compensatory-time-ii-lump-sum-overtime-payments-uponMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Monitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs ( 2019-S-21 ). About the Program The Division’s mission is to enhance public safety by providing resources and services that inform … our initial audit report Monitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs 2019S21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followEmployer E-News Archive — 2024
… on Time Set Up Your Enhanced Reporting Transition Plan Today More Than 2,100 Employers Have Already Made the Switch … Set Up Your Enhanced Reporting Transition Plan Today More Than 2,100 Employers Have Already Made the Switch … Are Current Set Up Your Enhanced Reporting Transition Plan Today More Than 2,000 Employers Have Already Made the Switch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2024