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Town of Poughkeepsie – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2016M-416)
… and review the internal controls over the parking ticket collection process for the period January 1, 2015 … 1990. One clerk was responsible for all aspects of Court ticket functions without oversight. The Police Department's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-poughkeepsie-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2016m-416DiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… not ensured that the employees who transport clients in NYC drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according … audit, which looked at vehicles assigned to the agency's NYC offices from April 1, 2015 through June 26, 2018 found: … when the agency paid them. Except for Staten Island, the NYC offices generally did not identify employees who were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsService Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… for military service. For most members, the total amount of service credit at retirement will directly affect the … may also affect the ex-spouse’s share, depending on when it was earned. The most commonly used equitable … Service credit is a factor in both the numerator and the denominator: 50% x the years of service earned during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing … difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16United States Auto Industry and the New York Economy, December 2008
A collapse of one or more of the major auto makers would further exacerbate New York’s already gloomy economic situation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-auto-industry-2008.pdfEconomic and Policy Insights: Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
Food insecurity is increasing in New York, with one-in-nine household unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemic.pdfHerkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… The Board and officials did not adequately monitor sales tax exemptions claimed by project owners. One project … that two other projects had reported inaccurate sales tax exemptions. Key Recommendations Ensure project … complete CBAs before approving projects. Recapture sales tax exemption benefits that exceed amounts authorized. HCIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Warwick - Water and Sewer Fund Financial Condition (2018M-259)
… managed the water and sewer funds’ financial condition to ensure the sustainability of current and future … during the audit period with totals ranging from $11,100 to $59,700, and are projected to have operating deficits in 2018. Four water districts also … managed the water and sewer funds financial condition to ensure the sustainability of current and future operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/12/town-warwick-water-and-sewer-fund-financial-condition-2018m-259UnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two … Civil Service contracted with UnitedHealthcare (United) to administer the medical/surgical portion of the Empire … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesRetirement and Savings Plans Overview – Payroll Manual
… Retirement and Savings Plans Defined Benefit Plans: A … risk. Available Defined Benefit Plans: New York State Employees’ Retirement System New York State Police and Fire Retirement System New York State Teachers’ Retirement System New York City Employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payroll-manual/retirement-and-savings-plans-overviewMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For dental care, the State's Medicaid program requires care to … ended March 31, 2011, Medicaid paid about $321 million for dental claims. From January 1, 2007 through June 8, 2011, … Department of Health: Inappropriate Medicaid Billings for Dental Restorations (2007-S-71) Department of Health: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsOverview – Regional State Park Police Plan
… credited service and your final average salary (FAS). For Tier 1, 2, 3 and 5 members, FAS is the average of the wages … months of service when your earnings were highest. For Tier 6 members, it is the average of your highest 60 … and Any payments made for time not worked. *For Tier 5 and 6 members, the total amount of overtime and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/overviewOpinion 90-59
… obstructions caused by snow (Highway Law, §140[1], [2]). For this purpose, towns are authorized to purchase equipment, … stated that since town property is acquired only for proper town purposes, it may not be used for purely private purposes (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Bolton (S9-21-1)
The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Towns adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-bolton-s9-21-1Identifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… Objective To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and … To determine if the New York City Administration for Childrens Services and the New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … facilities focused on providing same-day surgical care. To help control costs, certain in-network ASCs have contract … provisions that require all anesthesia services provided to Empire Plan members at their facilities to be performed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic created significant sales tax … weak collections from the same quarter in 2021, when COVID infection rates were peaking, public vaccinations had not … to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… in treatment, and suspected abuse and neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. … are required to do the following in response to any incident involving a patient receiving care and treatment: … person within 24 hours of the initial reporting of an incident; Upon request by a qualified person, promptly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… year by year as 2020 approached. Despite the overall net population increase, people were also leaving the city, … parts of the state or the country spiked in 2021, with a net loss of 313,358 people. Decline and Rebound of … nationally. In 2022, however, as the pandemic subsided, net international migration to the city was more than double …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityOpinion 2000-24
… the provision of a joint service. The term "joint service" is defined as the joint provision of any municipal facility, … in which they are required to perform their duties. It is our opinion that, pursuant to the provisions of article … No. 78-696, unreported). The term "municipal corporation" is defined for purposes of article 5-G, to mean a county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-24