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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-24)
Determine whether the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-s9-21-24.pdfReport on the Joint Investigation of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency
A joint investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the New Windsor Police Department revealed institutionalized corruption in the administration of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency’s Accelerator Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/joint-investigation-orange-co-ida.pdfAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfThe New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
Determine whether the Rye Neck Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/rye-neck-s9-21-34.pdfPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
Determine whether the Port Washington Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/port-washington-s9-21-33.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.2
… superseded by Payroll Bulletin 1837.3. Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with payroll … When submitting Reason Code 19P or FMC, the agency must change the employee’s Part-Time Percent on the paid leave … Code HRY and Employee Type Exception Hourly Agencies must change the employee’s standard hours to two-thirds of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18372-payroll-processing-instructions-employees-utilizing-covid-19-leaveState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates for State Fiscal Year 2020-21 will remain … year, for the past seven years, we’ve been able to lower pension contribution rates or essentially keep them flat,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… State tax collections totaled $18.6 billion in the first … in local assistance and capital projects. The General Fund ended June with a balance of $3 billion, which was … For a detailed breakdown, go to http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/cbr.htm . DiNapoli's office issues a state cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… New York’s school districts have faced major fluctuations in their federal and state aid … has forced school districts to tighten their belts, too many high-need school districts are left with limited … about the challenges facing school districts and how we balance the impact of fiscal stress against efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… estimates that debt service could reach $4.4 billion by 2025 if the MTA borrows to fill the funding gap for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionOpinion 92-46
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Bidding Monetary … to be used at a village youth center should be considered in the aggregate for purposes of determining the competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 92-33
… of the district to expend annually a maximum of $20,000 to pay for services to promote the district "as the place for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 95-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of … and (ii) of the CPLR must be deposited, respectively, in a "law enforcement purposes" or "prosecution services" … for drawing inferences of legislative intent" ( General Building Contractors of New York State, Inc. v Roberts , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… contractor hired to provide janitorial services failed to pay its workers prevailing wage rates and tried to hide its … state law requires contractors working for the state to pay the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits set for the … Shorefront officials told auditors the company did not pay the prevailing wage rates because workers would lose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in state assistance, potential federal budget cuts and slower … City’s coffers,” DiNapoli said. “Still, there are risks on the horizon, and Mayor de Blasio’s efforts to find … than in recent years and a setback could make closing the out-year budget gaps more difficult. There is also the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… City set a record in 2014 with the addition of 120,000 jobs. In 2015, the city added more than 100,000 jobs, the first time it has gained more than 100,000 jobs for … of the local cost of Medicaid and of the costs of the senior colleges of the City University of New York. After the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… citizens who trusted the defendants with their retirement savings. In total – at least 40 victims came forward – … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: Oil Spill Fund Reaches New Agreements With St. Lawrence County
… County that will lead to the clean-up and redevelopment of contaminated commercial property in the villages of DeKalb and Massena. The seven properties that are part of … DiNapoli's office and the Village, is helping us address difficult issues in our downtown core." About the Oil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-oil-spill-fund-reaches-new-agreements-st-lawrence-county