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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. … to affirm their claim to the property. Since reaching a low of 16,655 in 2011, new filings climbed to 46,696 by 2013 before falling to 43,868 in 2014, still well above prerecession levels. The Comptroller’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsOpinion 97-5
… (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (construction of … and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village may not, … to Village Law, §§6-622 and 22-2200, construct a private road with the costs assessed against adjoining properties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Service Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS members receive service credit for all their public employment beginning with the date they … joined NYSLRS. Some members can purchase service credit for employment before they joined NYSLRS or for military service. For most members, the total amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditV.3.A General Ledger Business Unit (GLBU) – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… A General Ledger Business Unit (GL BU) is generally defined for … as defined by law, has its own BU. The following are general guidelines to indicate when a separate GL BU may be … may be required. Independent transaction processing in the General Ledger is not considered a requirement for a separate …
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
… swindling $127,723.84 from the South Warren Snowmobile Club (SWSC). McLain was charged with Grand Larceny in the … served as the SWSC Treasurer from 1999 to early 2020. The club receives funding from various public sources: Warren … himself and to cash. He used SWSC money to pay for Lions Club expenses, paid his personal credit card balances in-full …
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 … of whether individuals are elected or appointed as public officers. You must give them the opportunity to join NYSLRS. A public officer is a person either elected or appointed to a … Public officers elected or appointed to government positions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152.1
… No. 2152 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the outreach … year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification requirements: An initial outreach letter was mailed to all employees with a 2022 uncashed payroll check greater …
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
… Purpose To determine (1) whether certain eye care providers who appeared to be affiliated complied … and (2) if Medicaid paid for improper claims billed by the eye care providers. This audit covered the period January 1, … State requirements. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not fully comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersDual Employment
… 31, 2012. Background UCS' mission is to promote the rule of law and to serve the public by providing just and timely … by UCS require non-judicial employees to obtain in writing prior to engaging in any outside employment. Such employment may not interfere …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employmentSelected Financial Management Practices
… interest in the real property that composes the Park for a term not to exceed 99 years. The Trust has a 13-member … and certain user fees. Key Findings Opportunities exist for the Trust to improve its practices related to revenue … needs to improve its monitoring of payments from tenants. For three contracts, the Trust did not collect $297,925 in …
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 available to continue critical processing in the event of … and efficient operations. Key Findings The Unemployment Insurance System data has not yet been classified as required …
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
… Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services: Samaritan Village, Inc. - Chemical Dependency Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… Coordinate with the Division to develop and regularly test a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Other Related … of Interest Office for Technology: Procurement and Contracting Practices (2010-S-71) Office of Information Technology Services: Procurement and Contracting Practices (2013-F-24) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, protect, and enhance the natural, … includes 180 State parks with opportunities for hiking, camping, swimming, golfing, and snowmobiling as well as 38 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsCareer and Technical Education
… competencies, and hands-on training to prepare them for future careers in occupational fields. During the 2017-18 … as a mayor’s initiative, set guidelines and expectations for CTE programs in NYC. These guidelines and requirements … CTE programs with high-growth, high-demand industries. For example, we found that, while the construction industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationNew York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up)
… new employees and retain existing ones. Under the Program, eligible employers may receive tax credits when they hire … entitled to claim tax credits equal to $750 per month, for up to six months, for each full-time employee or equal to … and were certified, and that the youth they hired were eligible for the Program. The audit also determined whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/new-york-youth-jobs-program-followOperational Advisory No. 10
… with information on how to understand and manage the results of the FBIC process including new queries to assist … 2018-19 have been invoiced using the AP Voucher process. See Chapter VII.9 – Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/10-fbic-automationReimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… 31, 2012. Background The Department of Social Services (DSS) incurs both direct and indirect program costs in the … by other county departments for the benefit of the DSS) that are directly billed to the DSS. In addition, counties are reimbursed for the indirect …
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)
… Ensure that County jails provide appropriate DSS officials with timely daily inmate admission reports and daily inmate master reports. Ensure that DSS officials retain and use the county Jail inmate reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1Schuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… Office. The County Clerk maintained a court and trust register as required, but it was incomplete and outdated. We … have been recorded in the County Clerk’s court and trust register but were missing from the register. The Surrogate’s Court Clerk was not maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1