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Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
To determine if the New York City Department of Finance has sufficient controls to ensure the accurate determination of property tax valuations and assessments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-processDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… Like many cities across the United States, New York City has adjusted its budget priorities during the COVID-19 … DiNapoli said. “Funding for education, public health and social services have risen to counter the effects of the … implications of the pandemic. Report Pandemic Impacts on NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Priorities Related Reports Update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… the Department has procedures in place for addressing the discovery of American foulbrood during inspections – a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Attorney’s Office (Office) provided proper oversight of persons convicted of Driving While Intoxicated. Significant emphasis was placed on the Office’s administration of the Ignition Interlock Device Program (Program). Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… role in safeguarding our infrastructure and critical data against cybersecurity threats,” DiNapoli said. “There are a … to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland Security … Cybercrimes, including phishing remain on a troubling rise and reach far beyond New York. Between 2019 and 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… by state rules, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. A second audit released found the OTB’s CEO did not reimburse the organization for his personal use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… Objective To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult Protective … for the period from April 2017 through December 2020 and the relevant work completed through April 2021. About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult Protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1812
… Employees Employees meeting the criteria as explained in this bulletin are affected. Summary of Changes To date, … All Federal tax withholding rate changes were effective in the first paycheck of January, 2020. Federal Withholding … 2020 or later. If the NRA employee was first paid wages in 2020 or later or has submitted a new Form W-4 for 2020 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1812-summary-tax-related-changes-2020Opinion 91-3
… is to be used so long as the equipment is being used for lawful town highway purposes (1983 Opns St Comp No. … p 25, regarding the liability of a highway superintendent for his personal use of highway equipment). The board, … improper use of town equipment and property, such as use for private purposes. Further, a requirement that the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Opinion 2005-2
… other than an illegal purpose or a purpose contrary to public policy, that the members of the fire department or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2Opinion 89-61
… charged only to area of town outside of villages) VILLAGE JUSTICE -- Abolition (effect of) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Part-Town … incorporated villages. VILLAGE LAW, §3-301(2)(a); UNIFORM JUSTICE COURT ACT, §§201(b), 2001(1), 2101(i)(2); CRIMINAL … LAW, §100.55: A village may abolish the office of village justice by local law or resolution subject to permissive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61Opinion 90-18
… for the acquisition of goods and commodities (see, e.g., Exley v Village of Endicott , 74 AD2d 96, 427 NYS2d 68, … are medical supplies (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-109, p 111; see 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-721, unreported, … for below the monetary threshold of section 103 (see e.g., Walton v Mayor , 26 App Div 76, 49 NYS 615; 1A Antieau, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18State Police Bulletin No. SP-245
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic … of the 2024 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment, and to provide agency instructions for submitting payments not … of Absence/MTS and Leave of Absence/MLL), and who return to the payroll by 10/31/2025, may receive the payment upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-245-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2291
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 CSEA … Employees in Bargaining Unit 03 on 10/01/2024 are eligible to receive the 2024 CSEA OSU Work-Related Clothing Allowance … at least nine continuous months at half-time or greater to be eligible. Employees who otherwise meet the eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2291-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilCUNY Bulletin No. CU-827
… of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the PSC full-time Ratification Bonus Payments. … between the City University of New York (CUNY) and the PSC for the Term of 2023-2027, full-time employees may be eligible for a one-time Ratification Bonus Payment. This one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-827-professional-staff-congress-psc-full-time-ratificationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-837
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the PSC part-time Ratification … Units AJ CA CB CE GA PC T8 TC Background: Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City University of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-837-professional-staff-congress-psc-part-time-ratificationCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B17-6-18)
… deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. New York State Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b17-6-18Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B17-6-17)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget … balance has continued to increase for the past five years, from $898,669 to $1,459,107 (62 percent). This is a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b17-6-17Massapequa Union Free School District – Budget Practices and Reserve Funds (2017M-113)
… The Massapequa Union Free School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, which operates nine schools … for fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16 that resulted in overestimated appropriations totaling $24.9 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/massapequa-union-free-school-district-budget-practices-and-reserve-fundsVillage of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed the Village’s fund balance for the period June 1, 2016 through November 10, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13