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DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… Private elevator inspectors in New York City are missing hazardous violations and allowing unsafe conditions to go unrepaired, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … Private elevator inspectors in New York City are missing hazardous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedOpinion 2004-5
… law enacted by the State Legislature provides otherwise. 1 In general, these sections of the Insurance Law provide … be the village treasurer (Insurance Law §§9104[a][1]-[3]; 9105[d][2][B]-[D]; Not-For-Profit Corporations Law … 76 NY2d 714, 564 NYS2d 717, appeal dismissed 80 NY2d 891, 587 NYS2d 901), we have concluded that it would be improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-5Comptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… Retired Suffolk County Police Det. Sergeant Terrance Hoffman will repay the … confession of judgment for the full restitution in Nassau County District Court Part 9P for his conviction of the crime … from the system and our retirees. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and her office for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Follow-Up)
… Plan (ERP) and a Vulnerability Analysis Assessment (VA). In the VA, Water Systems identify any vulnerabilities that could be … if publicly disclosed, such as the content of the VA, is exempt from this requirement. Amendments to the Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/14/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans-followOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… Purpose To determine if the New York State Education Department (Department) has taken actions to … 2,630,000 K–12 public school students enrolled in New York State. Key Findings The Department has taken steps to address … absenteeism. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest State Education Department: Implementation of the Dignity for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismState Agencies Bulletin No. 1198
… Purpose To provide agencies information regarding changes in the processing of Automated Interface transactions and … 12:00 noon on Friday, November 9, 2012 will be processed in accordance with the changes described in this Bulletin. Background OSC is converting from using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1198-changes-automated-interface-transaction-processing-ai-agencies-onlyOpinion 97-13
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Programs (service … without approval) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §217(c)(i): A volunteer firefighter serving a disciplinary suspension may … a fire district fire department may earn points toward a year of firefighting service under a service award program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-13State Agencies Bulletin No. 920
… Repay State Loan 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 500 Medicare Deficiency 501 Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/920-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… partnered up with a consultant to oversee the funded project, as well as a construction contractor, and will be … of consultants and construction contractors). For both project categories, DHCR officials are responsible for … project completion. For example, funding for a project in Kingston was approved in August 2002 for $300,000. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… Communications Grant (SICG) program, which awards grants to counties to help them enhance their emergency … 21, 2011 through March 29, 2017, the Division awarded 137 grants in five rounds of funding totaling $292 million. For … and totaling $45 million, all counties that applied for grants received funding. Funds are distributed through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsState Police Bulletin No. SP-201
… Employees in Bargaining Unit 07 or Bargaining Unit 17 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of … Training Stipend) or Leave of Absence/MLL (Mil Lv) on 11/01/2019 are eligible for Hazardous Duty Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-201-2019-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-182
… Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of … Training Stipend) or Leave of Absence/MLL (Mil Lv) on 11/01/17 are eligible for the Expertise Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-182-2017-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-181
… Purpose To inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2017 State Police Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 and the … To inform the Division of State Police of OSCs automatic processing of the 2017 State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-181-2017-state-police-hazardous-duty-payOther Bulletin No. 39
… Purpose To provide the State University Construction Fund instructions for new … Unit 97 who meet the eligibility criteria Background The State University Construction Fund’s Board Resolution 2017-21 authorizes the Memorandum of Agreement between the State University Construction Fund and the Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-39-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employeesState Police Bulletin No. SP-187
… Employees in Bargaining Unit 07 or Bargaining Unit 17 who have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of … Training Stipend) or Leave of Absence/MLL (Mil Lv) on 11/01/18 are eligible for the Hazardous Duty Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-187-2018-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-186
… Purpose To inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2018 State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – … To inform the Division of State Police of OSCs automatic processing of the 2018 State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-186-2018-state-police-expertise-payAccounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfA Review of Capital Needs at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
OSC’s inflated estimate of the MTA’s capital repair needs, based on the MTA’s 2013 TYNA, suggests $69 billion was needed over the 10-year period covering two capital programs from 2015 through 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-18-2024.pdfEcoNews Spring 2021
This edition of EcoNews provides more detail on our work at the Fund to address the investment risks posed by climate change and to take advantage of opportunities to invest in climate solutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-spring-2021.pdfAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up) (2020-F-19) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to implement the recommendations contained in our prior audit report, Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Report 2016-S-46).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f19-response.pdf