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Town of Poughkeepsie – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2016M-416)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s parking violation … January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Poughkeepsie is located in Duchess County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-poughkeepsie-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2016m-416Pandemic and Recovery: Local Government Finances and Federal Assistance - Lessons from the Mid-Hudson Region
The case studies described in this report provide insight into some of the fiscal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented to individual local governments in 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/pandemic-and-recovery-lessons-from-the-mid-hudson-region.pdfOpinion 88-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … matter, the physical component may not be factored out and bid separately (1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-146, p 185). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35Ontario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Multiyear Planning and Software Management Audit Follow Up (2016M-249-F)
… BOCES’ (BOCES) progress, as of August 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in December 2016. Background BOCES serves 25 school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/03/10/ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne-board-cooperative-educational-services-bocesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… following audits and examinations have been issued. Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS): Problem … or social impact study to identify the number or location of individuals in need of problem gambling treatment services since 2006, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-14
… an order declaring the property abandoned and directing payment of the property to the State Comptroller after it has … must elect to receive the unclaimed property before payment can be ordered. As an alternative to transferring … heirs, or with known heirs whose whereabouts are unknown, payment of the estate is made to the State Comptroller for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14DiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … spending federal funding,” said Citizens Union Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum, “With such large sums of money coming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… files. Moreover, of the 96 employees we sampled, 22 were overdue for training and 9 had no history of any Refresher … and 9 were not done. On average, late tests were 34 days overdue. Train crews were also not in compliance with medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crewsAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Saratoga Springs (S9-21-10)
… for Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) aid which may not be realized. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-saratoga-springs-s9-21-10Performance of Duty Disability – Career Plan
… service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an application for a performance of duty disability retirement benefit … may be eligible to receive. You must also select an option for the payment of your disability benefits . Filing You, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/performance-duty-disabilityPerformance of Duty Disability – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Eligibility You may be entitled to this disability benefit if you are found permanently … the amount of service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an application … The Benefit If approved, the benefit would be equal to one-half (50 percent) of your FAS, plus an annuity based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/performance-duty-disabilityTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… Employees newly hired on or after July 1, 2013 have the option to choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan for their retirement benefits, if: They are not represented by a union … wish to choose the defined contribution plan must file an election during their first 30 days of employment. You must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… monthly calculations because the coverage groups do not actually cover Medicaid non-emergency transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andLocal Sales Tax Data, Reports and Resources
… summer months. One change was a significant increase in online purchases. Meanwhile, the state’s recent ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/local-sales-tax-data-reports-and-resourcesDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… those who prey on the unsuspecting public." Green, 30, is charged with third degree grand larceny, two counts of … on her own recognizance. Her next court date is Nov. 30. As the clerk to the supervisor for the Town of Minerva, … have led to more than 130 arrests and more than $30 million in restitutions since 2011. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsPerformance of Duty Disability – New Career Plan
New Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 375h and 375i Performance of Duty Disability
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/performance-duty-disabilityPerformance of Duty Disability – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Eligibility You may be entitled to this disability benefit if you are found permanently disabled as a result of the performance of your duties, regardless of the amount of service you may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/performance-duty-disabilityTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Purpose To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York … term (15 credits). TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that goods … or competition was not sought. As a result, taxpayers do not have assurance that goods and services are purchased in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service … The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 million members Civil Service contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture