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DiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… higher than prerecession levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … displace families and weigh heavily on local communities, reducing property values and eroding tax bases. We must … to affirm their claim to the property. Since reaching a low of 16,655 in 2011, new filings climbed to 46,696 by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsOpinion 97-5
… wholly at the expense of the owners of the adjoining land, or partly at the expense of each. If the whole expense is to be assessed against adjoining land, the cost must be assessed in proportion, as nearly as … 6-622 authorizes a village board to, among other things, grade and pave a "street" in the village wholly at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Service Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… pension was established by the State Court of Appeals in Majauskas v. Majauskas. Service credit is a factor in both the numerator and the denominator: 50% x the years of … if purchased after the marriage ends. Additional Service In some cases, members may receive additional service credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditV.3.A General Ledger Business Unit (GLBU) – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… indicate the need for a separate GL BU. Data security for New York State Classified Data – Situations that would expose confidential data that is restricted by New York State policy (e.g., oil spill-related confidential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3a-general-ledger-business-unit-glbuDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… York State Police, today announced the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for allegedly swindling … advantage of his volunteer position and the citizens of Lake Luzerne’s trust to line his own pockets at the expense … Warren County, the Town of Queensbury, the Town of Lake Luzerne, the state Department of Parks, Recreation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… Public officers are eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This applies regardless of whether … the position files an oath of office. The compensation for the position does not depend on the number of hours … are authorized to act in their capacity as an officer for their established term. Any public officer who is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152.1
… remain uncashed as of April 2024 will be stopped and the funds will be escheated to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: Effective for payroll … escheated to OUF in April 2024. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21521-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… who appeared to be affiliated complied with Medicaid provider enrollment rules and (2) if Medicaid paid for … Findings We identified vulnerabilities in the Department’s provider enrollment and revalidating processes and procedures … fully comply with the Department’s Medicaid policies for provider enrollment and revalidation were able to obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersDual Employment
… just and timely resolution of all matters before the courts. UCS is comprised of several program components, including Supreme and County courts, Family Courts, Surrogate's Court, and City and District courts. UCS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employmentSelected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River Park Trust has established adequate controls over the … 1, 2010 through March 26, 2014. Background The Hudson River Park Trust (Trust) is a public benefit corporation authorized under the Hudson River Park Act (Act) in 1998. The Act also created Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… the Department of Labor’s (Department) Unemployment Insurance System is secure, operating effectively, and … and efficient operations. Key Findings The Unemployment Insurance System data has not yet been classified as required … Security Policy, even though 80 of the 83 unemployment insurance applications in use by the Department have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is … not include State reimbursement for depreciation expenses. The audit covered the period January 1, 2010 through June 30, … To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesSelected Travel Expenses
… travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a personal vehicle policy for mileage reimbursement when the employee is … LIRR officials did not perform any analysis for personal vehicle usage but they do perform a cost benefit analysis when determining whether to purchase a new vehicle. Key Recommendations Revise the All-Agency Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… are secure operating effectively and available to continue pr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… construction management contracts to ensure they meet contract terms and requirements. The audit covered the … construction management contracts to ensure they meet contract terms and requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsNew York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up)
… in the State by establishing incentives for employers to hire new employees and retain existing ones. Under the … eligible employers may receive tax credits when they hire unemployed or underemployed youth aged 16 to 24 who live … beyond the initial six months results in an additional credit to the employers. The Department of Labor (Labor) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/new-york-youth-jobs-program-followCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… You must provide your employees workers’ compensation … coverage as a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four … Claims Keep track of where your claims come from so you can actively manage your risk areas and ensure that your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsOperational Advisory No. 10
… Subject: Updates to the GFO Pertaining to the new Fringe Benefit & Indirect Cost (FBIC) Automation … process. The new process generates journal entries to the General Ledger in the SFS on a more real-time basis … Updates to the GFO Pertaining to the new Fringe Benefit Indirect Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/10-fbic-automationReimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… Counties: Franklin [pdf] , Genesee [pdf] , Greene [pdf] , Montgomery [pdf] , Ontario [pdf] , Sullivan [pdf] , Tioga … interdepartmental service costs (costs incurred by other county departments for the benefit of the DSS) that are … monitor claims submitted against the Plan to ensure the county’s reimbursement is maximized and submit supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3County Inmates Receiving Inappropriate Benefits While Incarcerated (2013MS-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released 5 letter reports to the following counties: Chemung [pdf] , Onondaga … ensured that inmates do not receive inappropriate social welfare and other government-funded benefit payments for the … DSS officials with timely daily inmate admission reports and daily inmate master reports. Ensure that DSS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1