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Department of Environmental Conservation: Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (2020-S-51) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the Sta
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s51-response.pdfRenewable Electricity in New York State
To carry out the goals and directives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York is pursuing an aggressive campaign to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to levels identified by climate scientists as necessary to limit the most dangerous impacts of climate change.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/renewable-electricity-in-nys.pdfOpinion 89-47
… 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-89-47Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance with Executive Order 95 (Open Data) … established an online Open Data Website ( Open Data ) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest … “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax revenues, and so far receipts have been higher than initially expected,”DiNapoli said. “The state is in a strong fiscal position but there is volatility that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … caps) on the number of monthly rental payments—many items have 10-month caps. In accordance with Medicaid regulations, … oxygen equipment—a type of DME—is allowed as a continuous (i.e., uncapped) rental and is not purchasable under Medicaid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followThe Age 60 Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… for a service retirement benefit when you reach age 60 and have five or more years of credited service. If you are a … five or more years of credited service, you may choose to retire with a full benefit at age 62 or between the ages … day of the month following your 70th birthday, even if you have not elected the special plan. The Benefit If you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/age-60-planUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-339
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the 2024 Judicial Longevity Payment … Service Employees Association (CSEA – BU 87), provides for a longevity lump sum payment based upon total number of years … of the salary grade. Consistent with prior practice, when a CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-339-april-2024-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentDover Union Free School District - Information Technology (2018M-112)
… officials did not properly secure the server room. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/dover-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2018m-112Moriah Central School District - Cash Management (2019M-65)
… whether District officials maximized interest earnings. Key Findings District officials did not develop and manage a … would have increased by $61,162 during the audit period. Key Recommendations Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/moriah-central-school-district-cash-management-2019m-65Cheektowaga Central School District - Capital Project Management (2022M-90)
… Union East Elementary School capital project(Project) in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not manage the Project in a transparent manner and did not provide adequate … Union East Elementary School capital project Project in a transparent manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/16/cheektowaga-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2022m-90Homeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (2021-S-23) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s initial Needs Assessments and Individual Living Plans are completed timely and if clients are receiving services needed to transition to permanent housing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s23-response.pdfCredits and Deductions Setup Tool (Excel Users Only)
This job aid shows you (a participating organization) how to use the Credits and Deductions Setup Tool to create a pipe-delimited .txt (text) file to be uploaded into OSC’s Secure File Transfer Services Interface.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/third-party-organizations/pdf/vcdp-create-setup-file.pdfHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (2021-S-23)
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s initial Needs Assessments and Individual Living Plans are completed timely and if clients are receiving services needed to transition to permanent housing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s23.pdfMTA 2025-2029 Capital Program Scenarios
By statute, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) is required to submit its 2025-2029 capital program to the State Capital Program Review Board (CPRB) by October 1, 2024 to begin the process of adoption.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2025.pdfSelected Performance Measures (2018-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) constituent agencies’ performance measurements are accurate and consistent. In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics to measure its performance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s18-response.pdfSelected Performance Measures (2018-S-18)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) constituent agencies’ performance measurements are accurate and consistent. In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics to measure its performance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s18.pdfThe Tourism Industry in New York City: Reigniting the Return - April 2021
New York City must develop a proactive strategy that cultivates and attracts international and business travelers to restore the tourism industry to robust health and return to a path of continuous and shared growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2022.pdfNorth Colonie Central School District - Extra-Classroon Activity Funds (2019M-144)
… supporting documentation for collections, including 23 of 48 deposits totaling $45,518. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/13/north-colonie-central-school-district-extra-classroon-activity-funds