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DiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors
… industries, but is troubled by high poverty and a reduced tax base due to a large number of vacant and tax-exempt properties, according to a report issued today by … state capital, it also has a notably high percentage of tax-exempt properties,”said DiNapoli. “Government offices, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factorsOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans
… Objectives To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and … was to determine whether the Department and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) are … The Department is responsible for overseeing the delivery of drinking water to ensure that it is suitable for people to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/27/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plansDiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… funding and communication efforts on improvements in these key areas. If the authority can assure safe and … its projection of reaching 80% of pre-pandemic ridership in 2026. According to the MTA’s fall 2022 rider survey , 41% … increased as incidents of crime have outpaced the growth in ridership. In 2022, there were 2,334 major felonies, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… but the city will have to overcome major fiscal challenges in the years ahead as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, … have certainly been strained by the pandemic, but strength in the securities industry and other sectors have boosted … DiNapoli said. “However, the city has seen a steep decline in property values and that may take years to recover from. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingOpinion 88-8
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Maintenance … conflict of interest in any contract entered into after his election or any renewal after his election of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8Town of Fort Covington - Justice Court Operations (2018M-234)
… collected, recorded and reported all fines, fees and bail accurately and made bank deposits timely and intact. Key … 2018. The Justices did not maintain accurate outstanding bail reports. Key Recommendations Ensure deposits are made … accountabilities. Investigate any difference. Reconcile bail reports to bail on deposit. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/01/25/town-fort-covington-justice-court-operations-2018m-234State Agencies Bulletin No. 1716
To notify agencies of an automatic dues increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1716-district-council-37-local-1359-dues-increaseTown of Rotterdam – Water Rents (2016M-347)
… through June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Rotterdam is located in Schenectady County and has a population of approximately 29,000. The Town, which is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, has three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-rotterdam-water-rents-2016m-347Jamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… Determine if District officials properly administer the length of service award program (LOSAP). Key Findings The District’s LOSAP policy is not consistent with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) as the policy does not award points for certain activities in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05Enterprise Charter School - Procurement (2019M-06)
… School officials did not: Always obtain competitive pricing in compliance with the School’s procurement policy or … State Office of General Services contract (State contract) pricing for goods procured. Key Recommendations Comply with … to meet procurement needs. Verify that the correct pricing is obtained when procuring goods or services using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/05/enterprise-charter-school-procurement-2019m-06Village of Avon - Board Oversights and Professional Services (2018M-30)
… obtained proposals and executed and monitored contracts for professional services. Key Findings The Treasurer … authorized the use of capital reserve funds for non-capital expenditures. Professional service contracts … contracts are not monitored. Key Recommendations Account for capital reserves and all operating expenditures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/18/village-avon-board-oversights-and-professional-services-2018m-30Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-22)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/oyster-bay-east-norwich-central-school-district-information-technologyDundee Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-74)
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training for District employees. In addition, sensitive IT control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/dundee-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-74Village of Deposit - Nonpayroll Disbursements and Real Property Tax Enforcement (2018M-99)
… Did not ensure all disbursements were supported and for proper purposes. Began to effectively enforce the … law. 1 Ensure disbursements are adequately supported and for proper purposes. Annually audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/03/village-deposit-nonpayroll-disbursements-and-real-property-tax-enforcement-2018mOverview – What Every Employer Should Know
… Maybe you’re a long-standing employer looking to brush up on the basics of Retirement System participation. … you a broader understanding of the Retirement System and what it means to participate as an employer. Our ongoing goal … What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 1218
To notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for calendar year 2013 is $1639091
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1218-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2013State Agencies Bulletin No. 1367
… Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 5 members of ERS or TRS Effective Date(s) Institution Paychecks dated January 8, … January 14, 2015 Background In accordance with Chapter 504 of the Laws of 2009, the overtime limit will be increased by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1367-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2015-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1290
… Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 5 members of ERS or TRS Effective Date(s) Institution Paychecks dated … January 15, 2014 Background In accordance with Chapter 504 of the Laws of 2009, the overtime limit will be increased by three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1290-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2014-employeesHeuvelton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-322)
… The Heuvelton Central School District is located in the Towns of Canton, De Kalb, De Peyster, Lisbon, Macomb and Oswegatchie in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates one … rates. Key Recommendations There are no recommendations in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/14/heuvelton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-322Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-194
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new deduction code 551 Security Mutual Life that has been established for certain employees of the Unified Court System. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit F8 who are members of the Suffolk County Court Employees Association Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-194-new-deduction-code-551-security-mutual-life