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Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… work completed through April 2021. About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services … are in need of protection from abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or other harm; or have no one available who is … sexual, or psychological abuse, as well as financial exploitation or neglect by caregivers. Elder abuse also often …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… to pesticides and other chemicals, and changing climate. In 2016, the State developed the New York State Pollinator … Plan (Plan) to address the high loss of pollinators in the State. The Plan is a multiagency effort, with the … honey bees pollinate $15 billion worth of crops in the United States each year. About one-third of the food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-837
… Bonus Payments. Affected Employees: Part-time employees in one of the bargaining units below who meet the eligibility … subject to across-the-board increases, and is not included in the calculation of overtime. Effective Dates: The … at a college or school other than a three-semester college in an eligible Bargaining Unit listed above in the Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-837-professional-staff-congress-psc-part-time-ratificationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2389
… Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees: All employees in the Operational Services Unit (OSU) – BU03 represented by … Work-Related Clothing Allowance may be processed beginning in Institution Pay Period 17L paychecks dated 12/11/2025, or … dated 12/17/2025. Eligibility Criteria: Employees in Bargaining Unit 03 on 10/01/2025 are eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2389-2025-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilState Police Bulletin No. SP-245
… processed automatically. Affected Employees: All employees in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 … Payment is effective on 11/01/2024 and will be processed in a separate check (there is not a Direct Deposit option for this payment) in the Administration Pay Period 17L check dated 12/04/2024.: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-245-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… area concerts. It is aimed at increasing OTB patronage and game play. The New York State Gaming Commission permits … (more instances are included in the audit): For a hockey game on Nov. 23, 2018, the board chairman received six … The OTB had no record of who actually attended the game. However, the bill for concessions was $1,167, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… York’s Cyber Incident Response Team plays a vital role in safeguarding our infrastructure and critical data against … and specific and measurable objectives that are critical in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be … and protect their networks against future cyberattacks. In New York, cyberattacks have impacted public entities large …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… sources for many of these programs remain unidentified in the out-years of the financial plan, representing fiscal … be funded beyond FY 2024 is unclear. For example, funding in the city’s current budget rose about $817 million for … Other new initiatives that will receive city funding in the current budget support quality of life improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Investment Program (Clinton County) Auditors determined that the district’s … Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (Clinton County) The board did not adequately oversee the … allocated board member and village attorney salaries and benefits totaling $117,709 to the sewer fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsClaims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… of ownership. How to Prove Entitlement ("Who Can Claim") In New York State, the Surrogate's Court in the county where the decedent had their primary residence … what happens to a person's property when the person dies (in other states this may be referred to as Probate Court). If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesTown of Denmark – Claims Auditing (2026M-32)
… Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense in preventing unauthorized, improper or fraudulent claims … that tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best interests of the taxpayers, the town board should … Four claims for health insurance premiums totaling $17,141 in our sample were not approved for payment by the Board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/06/26/town-denmark-claims-auditing-2026m-32Town of Newcomb – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2026M-15)
… for constructing a community center that was accounted for in a capital projects fund in the accounting records. Audit Summary The Supervisor did … to the Clerk. As a result, errors and deficiencies in the Town’s accounting records and reports occurred, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/07/03/town-newcomb-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2026m-15Opinion 90-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (scope of village auditor's … certification) LOCAL LAWS -- Preemption (matters contained in article 5 of Village Law) VILLAGE BOARD -- Powers and … 5-532; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(e)(3): In a village which has established the office of village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 92-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Purchase (of historically … Law, §109-b[7], relative to leases of public works in connection with installment purchase contracts). Thus, as … hearing, to purchase historical or cultural property in order to further historic preservation efforts (General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32Opinion 93-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to … charge-back system is that the sheriff patrols only in the area of the county outside of the city. County Law, … county, even if the concentration of services is greater in those municipalities ( cf ., e.g., Education Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-13II.4.C Cash and Basic Financial Statements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… activities of the primary government and component units. In addition, information is provided for each major fund of … actually expensed for each of the past five fiscal years. In addition, disclosures should accompany the schedules that … approach; and Factors that significantly affect trends in the information reported in the required schedules. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4c-cash-and-basic-financial-statementsXIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… costs and also additional charges to place a fixed asset in its intended location and condition for use (i.e., freight … legal claims directly attributable to asset acquisition). In the case of land, ancillary costs should also be included, … and leveling), and the demolition of unwanted structures. In addition, costs of buildings and improvements other than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… renal disease who were eligible for, but not enrolled in, Medicare. The audit covered the period January 1, 2010 … End stage renal disease (ESRD) is a medical condition in which a person has permanent kidney failure and requires … When Medicaid recipients with ESRD are also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare becomes the primary insurer (payer) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-diseaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1988
… establishing temporary overtime rates for employees in certain titles represented by C82 working at OMH. Affected Employees Employees in certain Security Supervisors Unit (SSPU BU91) titles who … 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall apply to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1988-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 2322
… processed automatically. Affected Employees: All employees in the Security Services Unit (BU01 – Arbitration Eligible, … State of New York and NYSCOPBA, provides for an increase in location pay for eligible employees in the Security Services Unit whose principal place of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2322-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-facility