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Despite 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.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.pdfTown of Palatine – Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Financial Management (2017M-101)
… policy and developing long-term financial and capital plans for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Background The Town of Palatine is located in Montgomery County and is governed by a five-member Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, … The State’s Medicaid program provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically … which is based on patient condition and complexity of service. The Department of Health (Department) phased in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contracts-followThe Academy Charter School - Credit Card Expeditures (2019M-80)
… Objective Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card charges were adequately supported and were for … School officials did not comply with their written credit card procedures. 119 purchases totaling $36,329 (of 641 credit card transactions tested, totaling $216,882) had no receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/06/academy-charter-school-credit-card-expeditures-2019m-80Sidney Fire Department and Related Fire Companies – Financial Activities (2014M-213)
… Sidney Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Sidney, Delaware County, which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/31/sidney-fire-department-and-related-fire-companies-financialChallenging a Determination – State Police Plan
… State Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 5 and 6 members under Sections 381b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/challenging-determinationUnion Springs Central School District - Safeguarding of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information on Mobile Computing Devices (2022M-67)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on mobile computing devices (MCDs). Key Findings District … personal private and sensitive information PPSI on mobile computing devices MCDs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/union-springs-central-school-district-safeguarding-personal-private-andAbout an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… about your employees throughout their employment. One of the most important responsibilities you have as a … participating employer is ensuring every employee is aware of the opportunity to join NYSLRS. By law, employers must notify new employees in writing of their right to join NYSLRS when they begin employment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleOpinion 99-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in trust); (provision of death benefits to volunteer … award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust. (2) A service award program may provide death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Evans-Brant Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-121)
… IT security awareness training. Provide adequate oversight of employee Internet use to ensure it complies with Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/04/evans-brant-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-121Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… to sell their bonds or notes at private sale, regardless of limitations on private sales otherwise in law. New York … and Nassau County must secure the Comptroller’s approval of the terms and conditions of their bonds and notes when they are sold at private sale. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsOpinion 95-13
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Proceeds (use of excess) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (use of excess bond proceeds) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §165.00: A school district which has excess proceeds of outstanding bonds issued for a completed capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13Victor Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-62)
… meal prices, despite repeated warnings from its external auditor that the school food service surplus fund balance was … our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/victor-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-62Stay Informed – State Police Plan
… of retirement topics. Sign up for E-News , our email newsletter, for the latest NYSLRS news and information. Read your member newsletter, The Sentinel , for current retirement information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/stay-informedBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… Being part of NYSLRS allows municipal employers to offer workers … NYSLRS staff will help you get started with what you need to know to work with NYSLRS, including enrolling members … that an employee may purchase, which would increase their pension benefits. The amount of the deficiency depends on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… The majority of people who work for and provide services to the State or participating employers are considered public … independent contractors or consultants are not permitted to join NYSLRS or receive service credit for consultant or … or directs the individual as to how assigned tasks are to be performed; The employer sets hours to be worked and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsGananda Central School District – Procurement (2021M-86)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Gananda Central School District (District) officials used a competitive … Determine whether Gananda Central School District District officials used a competitive process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/gananda-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-86IX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… Pursuant to §4 (1) of the State Finance Law, no money shall be paid from any fund under the management of the state, or any … that financial resources may be transferred from one fund to another with specific statutory authorization for such … Pursuant to 4 1 of the State Finance Law no money shall be paid from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizations