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New York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… Plan is the largest plan of its kind in the country, our fees are among the lowest in the nation, and we continue to have solid results. … Program account owners benefit from paying among the lowest fees in the country, and New York taxpayers can deduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20Opinion 91-44
… insurance plan. October 16, 1991 Richard T. Nolan, Esq. Mt. Sinai Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-44June 2002: Advance Refunding Bonds
… of the refunding bonds are used currently (immediately) to redeem the old debt. In an advance refunding, the refunding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-advance-refunding-bondsFocus on Facts
… 2023 NYS, Parks Accessibility (Follow-up), October 2025 NYC, Park Accessibility (Follow-up), November 2024 NYSPRHP, … 2025 Performance of IDAs in NYS, 2025 Annual Report, June 2025 Federal Income Tax Provisions Under the Tax Cuts … Conservation / Energy DOH, Lead Pipes Program, January 2026 Climate Action Plan, December 2025 School Districts: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/focus-onIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds, May 2022
The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of an OSC review.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/osc-contract-review.pdfPlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
Determine whether the Plattekill Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted investment policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/plattekill-2020-143.pdfMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (2019-S-21)
To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (Division) is adequately administering and monitoring selected public protection grant...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s21.pdfLiverpool Public Library - Board Oversight and Leave Accruals (2018M-126)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Library’s financial operations and whether officials accurately paid employees for leave time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/liverpool.pdfOversight of Public Water Systems (2017-S-45) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s45-response.pdfDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according … we should never take for granted," DiNapoli said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island … for public water supplies and improve our response to contamination." The President's proposed budget would cut the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… by the Board. Of the 76 claims we reviewed that were paid in advance of audit, 26 totaling $59,691 were not of the type legally permitted to be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody and … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Library’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Get Credit for All Your Public Service
… Previous public employment or military service might qualify NYSLRS members for additional service credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/get-credit-all-your-public-serviceOpinion 98-5
… 802, 803, 806: An elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, generally, would not have a prohibited … You ask whether an elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, would have a prohibited interest in a … payment is made to the coroner as a sole proprietor of a funeral business. A coroner also would be deemed to have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5State Agencies Bulletin No. P-975
Employment Restrictions to Retirees of Public Retirement Sys in NYS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-975.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… report on the Fund’s $1 billion In-State Private Equity Investment Program, which has invested $684 million in more … for Police and Fire Retirement System) because of strong investment returns. Paid out nearly $9.3 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… aid for community colleges. Single-use plastic carry-out bags will be banned, with certain exceptions, for most retail … counties are authorized to adopt a 5-cent charge for paper bags used by such stores, with any resulting funds going to … transparency for economic development spending, the budget does not require such a database or specify details as to how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… $3.8 million with Structural Preservation Systems LLC for roof repairs and masonry repointing at the State … $1.1 million with Bellows Construction Specialties LLC to replace a concession stand at the New York State … $26.7 million to Maximus US Services Inc. for enrollment broker services for the Office of Health Insurance Programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… Conservation $1.6 million with Inventech Marine Solutions LLC for the purchase of patrol boats. Office of General … Motor Vehicles $51.8 million with BTM Development Partners LLC for the Bronx District Office lease space. Office of … State University of New York $14.6 million with BSN Sports LLC for athletic apparel, uniforms, footwear, and equipment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Clemente State Park in Bronx County. Division of State Police $58.7 million with Procomm Systems Inc. for statewide … for E-ZPass NY Customer Service Center systems and license plate owner identification services. $84.3 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014
… million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office … are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits … to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for September 2014: Major Contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-september-2014