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Rural New York: Challenges and Opportunities
This report focuses on the challenges commonly faced by rural New Yorkers. Ten rural counties—Allegany, Chenango, Delaware, Essex, Greene, Hamilton, Lewis, Schuyler, Sullivan, and Wyoming—were selected as representative of rural New York.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/challenges-faced-by-rural-new-york.pdfDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… with keeping to the schedule. Officials provided a report that showed 1,173 new hires in 2013 and 2014, but … in the audit which is available at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093015/14s56.pdf . … Train delays have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not fully implement CPS program improvement plans to reduce recurrence rates of child abuse and neglect. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Farmersville - Town Clerk (2019M-49)
… recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings We reviewed 356 … not always recorded or remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Clerk fees were recorded accurately, … collections totaling more than $5,900 were not deposited in a timely manner as required. Key Recommendations Record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-farmersville-town-clerk-2019m-49Cayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… whether County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory … whether County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274State Agencies Bulletin No. 1697
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2019 maximum salary limit for … 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $280,000 for the 2019 plan year, which is the calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1697-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1623
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2018 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In … for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the annual compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1623-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedVeterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… their lives on the line and leaving family and loved ones behind to protect our freedoms. From the patriots who fought in the Revolutionary War and … in troubled regions around the globe and are protecting us from modern day threats, we owe our liberty and prosperity to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliTown of Seneca Falls - Procurement (2018M-143)
… Objective Determine if goods and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key Findings … above a reasonable limit only after soliciting some form of competition, and provide guidance as to how such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-procurement-2018m-143Brewster Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-235)
To determine whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/brewster-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-235Town of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… documentation, thoroughly audit credit card claims and pay charges timely to avoid late fees. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Town of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… required request for proposals (RFP) and/or the required number of quotes prior to being made. The Town’s procurement … including the rationale for cases when the selected vendor is not the lowest priced. Develop procedures for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43Constitutional Amendment
… indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation. Memo Bill Text … indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendmentConstitutional Amendment
… indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation. Memo Bill Text … indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment-0V.3.C Funds and Fund Accounting – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Category Level 3: Fund Type Level 4: Fund Type (Federal vs. State) Level 5: Total Fund Level 6: Fund/Subfund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3c-funds-and-fund-accountingOpinion 89-61
… discussed in the opinion. TOWN SUPERVISOR -- Compensation (salary charged on townwide basis) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS … -- Compensation (salary charged on townwide basis) TOWN CLERK -- Compensation (salary charged on townwide basis) … 30, 32, 138: The salaries of the town supervisor, town clerk and town highway superintendent are chargeable to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61DiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… for Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and Rochester Americans games, as well as area concerts. It is aimed at increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic internal control activity that separates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving 1.1 million members. Civil Service contracted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to … years. 278 of 843 dams (33%) did not have an engineering assessment on file, including 249 of 505 (49%) Hazard Class B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communities