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DiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… and the support for estimated costs. Further, NYRA did not have any “long-term” plans providing an overall vision for the … probable that many of the costs NYRA is now facing could have been avoided with better planning. DiNapoli recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraState Agencies Bulletin No. 1032
… receiving an increase. For eligible employees who have worked in more than one (1) agency and have been paid by all agencies using the same Employee Record … in the most current agency. For eligible employees who have worked in more than one (1) agency and have been paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1032-retroactive-increase-guaranteed-pre-shift-briefing-minimum-employeesOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… install and maintain an ignition interlock device (IID) in any vehicle they own or operate. An IID connects to the … to blow into the tube periodically to ensure that they have not been drinking while driving (rolling test). The IID … that offenders who disclaim vehicle ownership do not have vehicles registered in their names. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… contract rates awarded to shelter providers. DHS uses a number of tools to guide its rate setting, including an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesCredit for Military or Additional Service – State Police Plan
… “Request Additional Service Credit.” You can also apply by mail by submitting a Request to Purchase Service Credit (including … “Reinstate a Previous Membership.” You can also apply by mail by submitting the Application to Reinstate a Former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/credit-military-or-additional-serviceCredit for Military or Additional Service – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… You may be able to receive credit toward your retirement benefit for military … you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, you may be eligible to purchase credit toward your retirement benefit for your … employment and end your membership with NYSLRS. If you have any questions about purchasing military service, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/credit-military-or-additional-serviceOpinion 94-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … a special assessment to pay the cost of snow removal in excess of the amounts appropriated, but it may issue budget notes to finance such excess costs. In addition, a village has temporary authority to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Opinion 94-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … chapter shall be applicable and uniform throughout this State and in all political subdivisions and municipalities … should be applied to 'persons' generally ... " (New York State Public Employees Federation v City of Albany, 72 NY2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2DiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… tax revenues for the state and city, our economic recovery does not depend solely on Wall Street. Employment in leisure … and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Wall Street bonuses have a significant impact on tax revenue in the state and … from prior years that have been cashed in. The estimate does not include stock options or other forms of deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsArea #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… is the process of monitoring the events occurring in a computer system or network and analyzing them for signs … review of network activity even with an automated IDS in place. When a security violation occurs, appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionImplications for the Future – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… years. In addition, the State received $12.7 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act for a wide range of … downturn may cause taxable income and tax liability from such individuals to drop sharply because they tend to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/implications-futureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… and the need to protect credit card data from unauthorized access; however, auditors identified areas where system and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… education services to children with disabilities up to age 5. For the 3 fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, Empower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… applicants using vulgar language apparently made by THA staff. Also, during audit fieldwork, authority staff … treatment to others. When questioned about the vacancies by the THA board of directors, the former executive secretary … In addition, auditors found the waitlists maintained by THA showed a variety of questionable practices. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s … (DEC) inadequate monitoring and enforcement has resulted in landowners enrolled in two private forest conservation programs receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) combined with development managers’ failure to return fees to applicants … three developments in Manhattan: Trinity House, a rental development on the Upper West Side, and two co-op …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… and whether they have met their goal in reducing the number of homeless individuals in the subway system through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 1945
… Leave in PayServ, including entering Job Action Requests for Workers’ Compensation leave corrections, documenting … leave are affected. Background New Action/Reason for Workers’ Compensation Correct History Requests Agencies … leave rows. Agencies must enter the WCR with a sequence number of 9 and include the following information in all Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1945-process-changes-workers-compensation-leave-payservOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls
… recommended improvements. The Department did not provide any documentation that the EIU took action to determine if … cases from the ICU and documents the results regarding any safety improvements that can be made to an intersection. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controlsDiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program
… York Credit Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Fund to provide credit financing to eligible companies and deliver attractive returns to the state pension fund. New York’s $184.5 billion state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-program