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An Economic Snapshot of the Bronx - July 2018
The Bronx is the northernmost of New York City’s five boroughs and home to nearly one-fifth of the City’s population.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2019.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26)
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26.pdfFiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board
This guide covers the following key fiscal oversight responsibilities of a governing board: developing policies, monitoring fiscal operations and conducting audits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fiscal-oversight-responsibilities-of-the-governing-board.pdfMohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… faces economic challenges and population losses, but job increases in health care and some manufacturing sectors, and … and employers over the past couple of decades, but modest increases in food processing, electrical equipment and … and child poverty rates are higher in the region than for the state as a whole, but ongoing efforts aim to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existFar Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… for special needs preschoolers was instead used by Daniel Laniado to buy diamonds and stock his private … The District Attorney identified the defendant as Daniel Laniado, 44, of Brooklyn. Laniado appeared yesterday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsDiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, individually and as successors-in-interest to Mobil Oil Corporation and Mobil Corporation, … for remediation of the oldest of the spill locations in 1989. Remediation efforts occurred under the supervision … sites were operated as gas stations, some of which were in operation as early as the 1930’s. The eight sites included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… State Finance Law, §98, the State Comptroller shall invest and keep invested all moneys belonging to any and all funds (of the State) in classes and kinds of investments that are identified in this section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program in accordance with program goals and requirements. The audit covered awards in funding years 2017-19. About the Program HCR consists of … prescribed time frames to better support senior homeowners in need of assistance. Specifically, we found: Inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for both of its systems – the Employees’ Retirement System … ability to weather volatile markets. Our prudent strategy for long-term, steady returns helps ensure our state’s … reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, our investment decisions are always made based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-330
… Background: Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2023 and the 2021-2026 agreements between the Unified Court System of the … certain eligibility criteria relating to absences as a result of disciplinary action. In addition, consistent with … 2022 Uniform Allowance or Blazer Payment withheld as the result of having lost wages exceeding five days due to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-330-april-2022-retroactive-ucs-uniform-and-equipment-allowance-andX.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… who provide revenues to that Business Unit only and for which a revenue contract reviewed by the Office of the … Chapter XI, Section 7 – Revenue and Repayment Agreements for this Guide for additional guidance on revenue contracts that require OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding … to assist those affected by the pandemic. "While it’s good news the budget maintains a commitment to building up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23Fare Evasion
… New York City: Transit and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and the majority of public bus … by State legislation in July 1985 to provide a forum for processing and adjudicating summonses for violations of … in MTA PD overtime costs, but it does not include base salary and fringe benefits. The MTA deployed 500 more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… thank Westchester County District Attorney Rocah’s office for aggressively pursuing this case.” “Our office is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionPeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… Hampton , Riverhead , Shelter Island , Southampton , and Southold . Audit Objective Determine whether officials from the Towns of East Hampton , Riverhead , Shelter Island , Southampton , … disbursements were proper and supported. Key Findings Town officials from all five Towns ensured disbursements were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1Virtual Currency Licensing
… conduct within financial institutions licensed to operate in the State. DFS supervises and regulates the activities of … For this report, we reviewed a list provided by DFS in October 2022 that contained 22 active virtual currency licensees. In June 2015, DFS issued NYCRR Title 23, Part 200 (Part 200) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/02/virtual-currency-licensingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2168
… bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social … (SSA) system through the continued partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2168-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: Fast Food Companies Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… Common Retirement Fund, has engaged portfolio companies for several years in an ongoing effort to increase … with other signatories of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, wrote letters to selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-fast-food-companies-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightAverill Park Central School District - Payroll (2018M-255)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether employee salaries and wages were accurately paid. Key Findings District … officials have adequate procedures to ensure salary and wages are paid accurately. The Superintendent was not … change reports. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/15/averill-park-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-255State Agencies Bulletin No. 1583
… regarding the following: Contract Pay and Additional Pay for Contract Pay teachers Submitting Salary Withholding for 21P employees Reporting Time Entry … must be transferred to an appropriate position. Reporting Retroactive Changes in Pay Basis Code Retroactive Changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1583-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachers