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Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… the Law also requires a permit from the Department or a certificate from the state of origin attesting that the honey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesTown of Fishkill – Apparent Misappropriation of Senior Center Funds (2013M-246)
… $383,957, respectively. Key Findings Although the former Director properly accounted for some Department funds, she … with the Center’s operations. The day before the former Director officially retired, $21,526 of unsecured cash … would be remitted to the Town Comptroller. The former Director opened an unauthorized bank account in 2004 which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246DiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… called for reforms to New York's use of debt, including voter approval of borrowing and better capital planning for … that prohibit the state from issuing debt without voter approval. However, the state has used various … billion, or 17 percent, from SFY 2007-08. $2.46 billion in voter-approved, General Obligation debt, representing 4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtDiNapoli Statement on the Election of John Flanagan as Leader of the New York State Senate
… by the public. I congratulate Senator Flanagan and stand ready to assist the Senate Majority Leader meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-statement-election-john-flanagan-leader-new-york-state-senateMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… whether the Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify potential risks to … on its Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven Lines, and in New York’s Orange and Rockland counties on its Port Jervis and Pascack Valley Lines. In September 2007, the MTA established the Blue Ribbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (2020-S-31)
To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete inventory of non-revenue service vehicles, and to determine whether the non-revenue service vehicles receive scheduled preventive maintenance, are safeguarded, and are properly disposed ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s31.pdfEPI- Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
People living with disabilities face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/disabilities-employment-recovery.pdfEnacted Budget Report State Fiscal Year 2023-24
Based upon the most recent Financial Plan released in conjunction with 30-Day Amendments to the Executive Budget, as well as public estimates for revenue actions included in the Enacted Budget, All Funds revenue for SFY 2023-24 is projected to total $223.9 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/enacted-budget-report-2023-24.pdfOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers (2022-N-3)
To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Detention Centers for court-placed youth to ensure they meet federal, State, and City standards and regulations for the health and safety of youth and staff and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-22n3.pdfImports and Exports in the New York City Metropolitan Area
The New York portion of the New York City Metropolitan Area accounted for more than $103 billion, or 69% of the value of goods imported to New York State in 2023, and Europe provided the largest share of goods to the area.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/imports-and-exports-in-nyc.pdfHomes and Community Renewal: Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program (2023-S-53)
To determine whether project owners are receiving Rural Rental Assistance Program payments only for eligible units and are properly maintaining the units for which they receive RRAP payments, and whether the Housing Trust Fund Corporation is engaging in adequate outreach activities to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s53.pdfEnacted Budget Report State Fiscal Year 2024-25
Based upon the most recent Financial Plan released in conjunction with 30-Day Amendments to the Executive Budget, as well as public estimates for revenue actions included in the Enacted Budget, All Funds revenue for SFY 2024-25 is projected to total $227.2 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/enacted-budget-report-2024-25.pdfInvesting and Protecting Public Funds
This session is designed to help local officials understand procedures and policies used to control and account for cash. Presenters will discuss the following: principles and statutes, depositing public funds, securing deposits, investment policies, cash controls and reporting, and cash flow foreca
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/investing-and-protecting-public-funds-01-18-23.pdfReport on Estimated Receipts and Disbursements – State Fiscal Years 2022-23 through 2024-25
This Report on Estimated Receipts and Disbursements for State Fiscal Years (SFY) 2022-23 through SFY 2024-25, issued pursuant to Section 23 of the State Finance Law, is intended to enhance analysis and discussion of the State’s economic condition and the State Budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/budget-receipts-disbursement-22-25.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2020-S-11) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s11-response.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2020-S-11)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s11.pdfOpinion 2010-1
… , 1 NY3d 98, 769 NYS2d 445, cert denied 541 US 974, 158 L Ed 2d 469, 124 S Ct 1883; Bayswater v Planning Board of the … , 1 NY3d 98, 769 NYS2d 445, cert denied 541 US 974, 158 L Ed 2d 469, 124 S Ct 1883, [quoting this passage from the … 1 NY3d 98, 769 NYS2d 445, cert denied 541 US 974, 158 L Ed 2d 469, 124 S Ct 1883; see also Dolan v City of Tigard , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 99-4
… one of more projects" ( id ., §858[10]), to "accept gifts, grants, loans or contributions from, and enter into … Further, we do not believe the authority to make gifts of its moneys to municipalities is necessarily implied … in the context of section 858, the word does not encompass gifts of moneys to municipalities. In support of this, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-4Security Over Critical Systems
… Objective To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating District’s (District) critical systems is sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with … construct, maintain, and operate reservoirs in the upper Hudson River and Black River watershed, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016
… procedures in place during the audit period to accurately report its assessable expenses related to its administration … The Department had established procedures to accurately report its assessable expenses for the two years ended June … procedures in place during the audit period to accurately report its assessable expenses related to its administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/annual-assessment-market-orders-2015-and-2016