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State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… variety of factors. Economic growth is forecasted to slow after the surge resulting from the lifting of the pandemic … anticipated to be incurred for the Gateway Program and after an estimated $19 billion in debt issuances excluded … which provides significant flexibility to the Executive after enactment of the Budget regarding the use of billions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and the New York State Police today announced that Valerie White, of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the second degree (Class C … the retirement system to steal over $50,000. She was wrong and now will be held accountable,” DiNapoli said. “I am …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service and paid back over $35,000 which she stole from property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years, … to those who would blur the line between their public duty and personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… ease the financial difficulties facing local governments and school districts and give them greater fiscal flexibility amid the COVID-19 … coronavirus global pandemic as sales tax revenues shrink and state aid is in jeopardy,” DiNapoli said. “This … ease the financial difficulties facing local governments and school districts and give them greater fiscal flexibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Diego Rodriguez, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the … return to work in the public sector to the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. Under New York State law, a … return to work in the public sector to the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … six years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social security benefits from an elderly victim. … served in jail, ordered to pay $100,000 in restitution and serve five years of probation. Zielinski had been sought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… Assistance Program (RRAP) payments only for eligible units and are properly maintaining the units for which they receive RRAP payments, and whether the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) is … June 2024. About the Program HTFC, a component of Homes and Community Renewal, administers RRAP in partnership with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes. … SUNY operates the EOP, which provides access, support, and financial aid for disadvantaged students who show the … monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program EOP and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159
… of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of personal use of an employer-provided vehicle and chauffeur services in the New York State Payroll System … Employees: Employees with employer-provided vehicles and/or chauffeurs are affected. Background: Personal Use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2159-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedOrdinary Death Benefit
… to be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) and the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) is … to be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable. The audit covered the period between February 13, 2013 and October 23, 2020. About the Program State government … data to the Office of Information Technology Services and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataLead Contamination of State Armories
… Objectives To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are detected. The … on Soldiers’ shoes; through the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system; and as a result of weapons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2059
… that due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (for dates beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2059-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2096
… automatic processing of title changes, reallocations, and increased hiring rates of specific nursing titles approved by the Division of the Budget (DOB) and to provide instructions for payments not processed … title on or after the effective date of the title change and reallocation are affected. Note : Employees currently in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2096-reallocation-nursing-titlesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2096.1
… automatic processing of title changes, reallocations, and increased hiring rates of specific nursing titles approved by the Division of the Budget (DOB) and to provide instructions for payments not processed … title on or after the effective date of the title change and reallocation are affected. Note : Employees currently in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20961-reallocation-nursing-titlesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159.1
… that due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (for dates beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21591-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Police Bulletin No. SP-250
… of the State Police Troopers Unit (Troopers Unit) and Commissioned/Non-commissioned Officers (CO/NCO) Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment and to provide processing instructions for entering the … Affected Employees: Employees in the Troopers Unit (BU07) and CO/NCO (BU17) who meet the eligibility criteria are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-250-state-police-troopers-and-commissionednon-commissioned-officersTown of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and manage the Town’s ambulance service? Audit Period January … period back to January 1, 2021 to analyze budget trends and back to August 1, 2013 to provide historical background … ambulance services to the town by acquiring, supplying and equipping vehicles and operating, maintaining and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Henderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… (Board) adequately monitor financial activities and ensure the Treasurer maintained appropriate records and reports? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 27, 2025 … records are maintained to capture all transactions and monitor financial activities by reviewing bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67Churchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… projects (CIP) in accordance with statutory requirements and District policies? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – February … best interest. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to … Municipal Law (GML), requests for proposals, or written and verbal quotes, a well-planned solicitation effort is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18