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Hate Crime Reporting
… Purpose To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (Division) adequately monitors … report to the Division include data, such as the number of incident(s) reported, date of the incident(s), bias motivation, and both victim and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/hate-crime-reportingProcurement; Technical Cleanup Proposal
… to increase the transparency, accountability, efficiency and flexibility of the procurement process and to make technical corrections and clarifications relating to certain procurements. Memo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/procurement-technical-cleanup-proposalFood Safety Monitoring
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) adequately monitors the processing, distribution and sale of food products in New York State. The audit covers the … September 18, 2013. Background The Department's Division of Food Safety and Inspection (Division) is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoringState Agencies Bulletin No. 1725
… Purpose To provide the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services instructions for processing the … may receive the 2018-2019 payment upon the return from leave. Agency Actions To pay eligible employees the PEF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1725-2018-2019-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionCooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… closer to the statutory limit. Improperly held $500,000 in a debt reserve that should have been returned to the … general fund and maintained an unreasonably high balance in three of the District’s seven reserves. Reported the 2022-23 surplus fund balance was in line with the statutory limit; however, we determined it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-139
… Purpose To notify Unified Court System agencies of the Retroactive … employees in Bargaining Units CT , 86 , and 88 Effective Date(s) Administration Pay Period 13L - Paychecks dated … 4/3/08, using the Action/Reason codes of PAY/SAC (Pay Rate Change/Mass Salary Increase). Employees who are on step will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-139-retroactive-general-salary-and-location-pay-increasesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-681
… be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ), original death certificate and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC 1476-P ). If a Next of Kin Affidavit has been … payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-681-2016-2020-city-university-new-york-cuny-internationalTown of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… manner. As a result, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. In addition, … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139Fairview Fire District – Financial Operations (2024M-138)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fairview Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials … corrective action. … Determine whether the Fairview Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/fairview-fire-district-financial-operations-2024m-138New York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool
… Balancing New York City’s budget each fiscal year is foundational for the … City’s fiscal prudence and is required by City and State law. However, budget and staffing constraints can impact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-city-agency-services-monitoring-toolOpinion 91-37
… Law, which occur while a motor vehicle is parked on a public highway, should be retained by the city as parking … Law which occur while a motor vehicle is parked on a public highway. Section 306 prohibits, inter alia , the operation or parking of a motor vehicle on a public highway without a certificate of inspection. Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37State Agencies Bulletin No. 2316
… Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA) Security Services Unit (BU 01) NYS Law Enforcement Officers’ Union, Council 82 (C82) … during shifts that begin at or after 7:00 AM on 02/17/2025 and through 6:59 AM on 03/19/2025. For any shift that … Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers non-residents). Questions: Questions regarding this bulletin may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2316-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… January 2024. About the Program OCFS’ mission is to serve New York’s public by promoting the safety, permanency, and … facilities (local detention facilities). Outside of New York City, OCFS oversees 19 local detention facilities: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316.1
… Services Unit (BU 03) Institutional Services Unit (BU 04) Public Employees Federation (PEF) Professional, Scientific … Services Unit (BU 03) Institutional Services Unit (BU 04) Public Employees Federation (PEF) Professional, Scientific … who work scheduled or unscheduled overtime are affected: Public Employees Federation (PEF) Professional, Scientific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23161-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… from her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office and our partnership with District Attorney Baker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
This report outlines long-term trends and recent developments in the battle to save lives from being lost prematurely to substance use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will require an ongoing commitment of public resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/drug-overdose-deaths.pdfCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… on access trails and paths, and limited parking for people with disabilities, according to an audit released … action had been taken to implement the plan’s provisions. Staff at state parks said they perform periodic walk-throughs … to record and address accessibility complaints. Assessing potential barriers to accessibility and addressing potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: State Needs to Supercharge Efforts to Meet Renewable Electricity Goals
… and the costs of transmission projects approved by the Public Service Commission are borne almost exclusively by New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-needs-supercharge-efforts-meet-renewable-electricity-goals