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DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… Committee, I remain committed to working with residents, my colleagues in the Legislature and stakeholders on all … and the neighborhoods immediately impacted. During my tenure, Buffalo leveraged $27 million to generate over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
This report outlines long-term trends and recent developments in the battle to save lives from being lost prematurely to substance use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will require an ongoing commitment of public resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/drug-overdose-deaths.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfOpinion 95-11
… -- Compensation (applicability of General Municipal Law, §207-m to salary of temporary or provisional head of police … to salary increase pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m; CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §§64, 65: An individual appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-11Omnibus Procurement Amendments
… A.8156 (Peoples-Stokes) / S.6452 (DeFrancisco) – Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor responsibility information; defining … Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor responsibility information defining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendmentsOpinion 2008-4
… provides, among others things, that, after a park district is established, the town board "shall proceed to acquire … … (Municipal Home Rule Law § 10 [1] [ii] [d] [3]), there is an express restriction on this home rule authority with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4XI.1 Procurement and Contract Management Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of this chapter is to provide policies, procedures, and requirements applicable to the New York State procurement process, and guidance to State contracting entities in determining … (OSC) approval. Who this Chapter is for: State purchasing and procurement professionals vendors contractors Topics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi1-procurement-contract-management-overview-policiesOversight of Adult Care Facilities
… and safety for residents. The audit covered the period from January 2018 through October 2024. About the Program … determined that DOH did not inspect facilities within the required time frames or conduct follow-up activities at … for 21 of 30 sampled facilities (70%) within the required time frames, including eight that DOH started …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/09/oversight-adult-care-facilitiesOmnibus Technical Procurement Amendments
… for procurement purposes; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for proposals for goods, services and … of non-cash contracts by the state comptroller. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-technical-procurement-amendmentsOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… is fair. Department regulations specify that all commercial devices used to weigh and measure commodities sold … fuels; inspect and test packaged commodities; regulate commercial weighing and measuring practices; and investigate … Department of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring (2013-S-27) Department of Agriculture and Markets: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… 2,630,000 K–12 public school students enrolled in New York State. Key Findings The Department has taken steps to address chronic absenteeism in New York school districts, by encouraging school personnel … identified discrepancies between student attendance data in the Department’s system and data provided by individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismMedicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans
… substance use disorders. Beginning on October 1, 2015, adult Medicaid recipients with significant behavioral health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/22/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plansOversight of Complaint Activity
… utility companies. The audit covered the period January 1, 2012 through August 19, 2016. Background The Public … Service Commission (Commission) regulates almost 2,000 electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water … to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityOversight and Collection of Snowmobile Registration Fees
… (Department) is appropriately collecting snowmobile registration fees, and to assess its snowmobile registration practices. Our audit covered the period April 1, … Department. The Department is responsible for collecting registration fees and transferring them to the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/oversight-and-collection-snowmobile-registration-feesAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… Purpose To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program (Program) grant managers are … To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program Program grant managers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programContract Award and Performance
… Background NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation created in 1975 by the New York State Legislature, is governed by a … mission is to “Advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York’s economy and environment.” … expiration dates to ensure that successor contracts were in place prior to the expiration of the previously existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceDriver Responsibility Assessment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has accurately assessed and … to issue secure identity documents, to deliver essential motor vehicle and driver-related services, and to administer motor vehicle laws enacted to promote safety and protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… and subsequently maintained by the respective managing agents. As vacancies occur, applicants should be selected in … submitted to HPD for approval by the respective managing agents. We observed inconsistencies in the methods used by … HPD did not adequately monitor building managing agents, nor did they take corrective actions, when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsHealth Information Management Department – Selected Procurement and Human Resources Practices
… of the State University of New York (SUNY), the Hospital’s mission is to provide excellence in patient care, education, research, and community service. In fulfilling its mission, the Hospital is … (SK) was awarded a contract for medical records storage services that costs approximately $955,000 more than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/16/health-information-management-department-selected-procurement-and-human-resources-practicesSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles’ … systems are secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or … To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systems