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Town of Ulster – Fire Protection Services (2015M-177)

… services to the Town’s fire protection districts for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2015. … Background The Town of Ulster is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 12,300. The Town is … providers’ financial information to ensure that the District is paying reasonable costs for these services. … The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/06/town-ulster-fire-protection-services-2015m-177

Opinion 91-23

… -- Eligibility (membership in more than one company) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, §1402(c)(3); TOWN LAW, … a volunteer fire company within a village fire department and a volunteer fire company within a fire department of a fire district located in an adjoining town. Village Law, §10-1006 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23

Identifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response

To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking. The audit covered the period from Ja

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response2.pdf

State Agencies Bulletin No. 708

… An employee’s Geographic Differential is not reduced by the amount of the Merit Step. A future bulletin will be … previous three years. It does not include NODs dismissed by an arbitrator or withdrawn by the agency during that period, but it does include NODs …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/708-public-employees-federation-pef-and-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsu

Retirement Option Election Form with Partial Lump Sum Payment For Tier 1 Members (RS6419-A)

For NYSLRS Tier 1 members to elect a pension payment option at retirement with a partial lump sum payment and to designate one beneficiary.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6419-a.pdf

City of Binghamton - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-152)

… on system cybersecurity threats. Prevent or monitor public disclosure of information that could jeopardize the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-binghamton-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-152

New Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)

… the financial activities of the New Hope Fire Department for the period January 1, 2016 through November 1, 2017. … to establish internal controls and provide guidance for cash disbursements, including the use of debit cards. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Reimbursement for Multi-Year Financial Planning for Stressed Local Governments

… audits and fiscal profiles of communities across New York, my office has continually emphasized the importance of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-reimbursement-multi-year-financial-planning

DiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme

… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner … the sentencing of non-profit executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political … Ms. Mendez now faces justice and has been held accountable for her actions." “Anna Mendez misused thousands of dollars …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-scheme

Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account

… of an unauthorized bank account by Sunnyside Manor’s Board. For findings and recommendations related to … the unauthorized bank account, see the full report ( 2022-S-46 ). About the Program The Mitchell-Lama Housing program … mat, a cooking apron, and toys) totaling $2,512 and restaurant payments totaling $1,723, including a single …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-350

… earnings were updated. The report will be sorted by DeptID and then by employee name, in alphabetical order. Fields in the report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-350-april-2025-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increases

Clifton Park Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-69)

… was properly recorded and Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. … Directors, and the members elect a Treasurer. Expenditures for 2014 totaled approximately $95,000. Key Findings …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/26/clifton-park-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-over

State Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered

… assumed rate of return on investments from 7 percent to 6.8 percent, anticipating a lower return investment … bill six weeks earlier than in previous years. Employers use this projection in the preparation of their budgets. … fiscal year (March 31, 2019) was $210.5 billion. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-lowered

DiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals

… the Climate Act program, and 28 projects were cancelled from 2005 to 2023. Of the remaining 202 projects, only 30% …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goals

DiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized

… employment services, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … It is disappointing that this system is underutilized by state agencies and employment service providers,” DiNapoli … First Commission established goals to increase employment by 5% and decrease poverty by 5% among New Yorkers with …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilized

New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade

The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-poverty-trends.pdf

DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves

… resources, including $15.2 billion in federal assistance and $17.3 billion from tax and other policy actions. “The … It is essential that additional resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued … than $15 billion over the Financial Plan period. Total school aid is projected to reach $31.4 billion in SFY …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reserves

Opinion 2003-5

… Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption for paid firefighter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §208-b; … the two statutes, with payment by the municipality or fire district under General Municipal Law §207-a and payment by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5