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State Agencies Bulletin No. 845
… for a service provided to the State by an individual who is not currently being paid through the New York State Payroll System is responsible for documenting that the individual providing the service is an independent contractor. Simultaneously with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/845-agency-compliance-internal-revenue-service-irs-policy-regarding-workerNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Jobs Recovery Varies Across New York Total employment in New York State fell in March, and again—much more sharply—in April, with a combined loss of more than 1.9 million jobs. … Total employment in New York State fell in March and again much more sharply in April with a combined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020Fare Collection
… and monthly travel within the specified zones shown on the ticket) and non-commutation (one-way, round-trip, and … travel to the limits of the zone or zones shown on the ticket). Peak fares are charged during business rush hours; … Rules and Regulations, riders must present a valid LIRR ticket or pass, or pay the applicable fare. Train Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionIthaca City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-318)
… period July 1, 2013 through May 8, 2015. Background The Ithaca City School District is located in the City of Ithaca and encompasses eight towns in Tompkins County and two … Ithaca City School District Financial Condition 2015M318 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/ithaca-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-318Investors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… filed a similar proposal for consideration at Exxon's 2016 annual meeting. Despite Exxon's unsuccessful attempt to exclude the proposal from a vote at … carbon future," DiNapoli said. "We want to know what Exxon's strategy is for continued profitability as governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Program The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is charged with promoting the safety, permanency, and … to support its activities. OCFS’ system infrastructure is maintained by the Office of Information Technology … contain a broad range of sensitive information that is considered confidential but is necessary to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… benefits that will end on March 14, 2021, and an extra $300 per week of FPUC. The CARES Act also earmarked funds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation … and maintains an accurate inventory of parts required to repair the on-rail equipment. This audit covered the period from January 2018 to April 2022. Background The MTA is responsible for … To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentMedicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Report 2009-S-46). Background Our initial … on August 16, 2010, examined Medicaid payments for routine dental services, such as cleanings and oral evaluations, … 31, 2009. Our audit identified $40 million of excessive dental services that exceeded certain frequency limits (i.e., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/medicaid-payments-excessive-dental-services-followDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan struggling to rebuild. Fifteen years later, Lower Manhattan continues to recover as it evolves into a … attacks on September 11 2001 killed 2753 people in Lower Manhattan leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Oversight of Construction Management Contracts (Report 2020-S-43 ). About the Program The Office … are executed and constructed properly, Parks occasionally contracts with firms that specialize in providing … addition to the DASNY contract, Parks enters into 3-year contracts with private firms to serve as the construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followVillage of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… Clerk-Treasurer properly deposited, recorded, reported and disbursed Village funds. Key Findings The former … properly deposit, record, report or disburse Village funds and misappropriated more than $1.1 million in Village funds … to fulfill its fiscal responsibilities, provide oversight and segregate the duties of the former Clerk-Treasurer (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… faith has been shattered once again. Every time my office arrests a corrupt public official, it sends the message that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicOpinion 88-35
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Professional Services … a less formal method, to assure an award is made in the best interest of the municipality and not in an arbitrary or capricious manner. (5) In appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35Fuel Purchases
… March 31, 2014. Background The Authority’s eight regional subsidiaries provide public transportation services in … to supply diesel and unleaded regular gas to the two subsidiaries that account for most of its fuel purchases. In … a private company to supply fuel to its six other regional subsidiaries. The Authority spent over $7.5 million and $7.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesHenrietta FD – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-27-F)
… not effectively manage the District’s financial condition and presented budgets indicating the District needed to both increase real property taxes and use appropriated fund balance to close projected budget … fund balance or reserve policies or multiyear financial and capital plans. The audit included four recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/henrietta-fd-audit-follow-2021m-27-fDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… The state Department of Taxation and Finance should increase monitoring and … DiNapoli said. "My auditors found the state Department of Taxation and Finance's oversight over the program can be … The state Department of Taxation and Finance should increase monitoring and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment
… 75 percent for people without disabilities. Further, ACS data shows that New Yorkers with disabilities are more than … this be achieved was by improving benefits advisement services to assist all individuals with disabilities in … entities as necessary. Capture historical notification data for analysis and assessment of the effectiveness of WINR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employmentVII.9 Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… provide that whenever the compensation of an employee is paid from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds of the … exempted by the Division of the Budget. The allocation is derived by multiplying the percentage rates by the total … cash or for budgetary issues, redirect functionality is available to agencies to use an alternate chartfield …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… count hit an all-time high of more than 9.8 million in February, reflecting net gains of nearly 2 million jobs … a body blow to the State’s economy, with combined losses in March and April wiping out 24 years of job growth, as shown in the chart below. The April decline of more than 1.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-19-2020