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Member E-News Archive — 2023
… Changes in Pension Deductions Vested: Qualifying for a Retirement Benefit Give Your Retirement Savings a Boost A … DiNapoli Visit the New York State Fair COLA Information is Available for Eligible Retirees Divorce Affects Other … to Grow Keep Your Beneficiaries Current January 2023 What is a Defined Benefit Plan? Sex Identification and Your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-e-news-archive-2023Cohoes City School District – Budgeting (2016M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting practices to determine if District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves for the period July 1, 2012 through June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/cohoes-city-school-district-budgeting-2016m-111Riverbank State Park – Administration of the Concession Contract With Riverbank Restaurant Group
… (Parks) administration of the concession services at Riverbank State Park operated by Riverbank Restaurant Group, LLC (RRG), for … contract with RRG to provide food concession services at Riverbank. The anticipated State revenues resulting from … Parks administration of the concession services at Riverbank State Park operated by Ri …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/24/riverbank-state-park-administration-concession-contract-riverbank-restaurant-groupWilson Central School District – Reserves and Fuel Accountability (2016M-44)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s reserves and accountability over fuel used for student … has not properly used the debt reserve, which had a balance of $2.9 million, to pay related debt. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/wilson-central-school-district-reserves-and-fuel-accountability-2016m-44Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, September 2019
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is facing its greatest challenge in decades.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2020.pdfWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement policy. Key Findings … School District District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Town of Barton - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-8)
Determine whether Town officials have adequate controls in the Highway Department to safeguard assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/barton-08.pdfElmcrest Children’s Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Elmcrest Children’s Center, Inc. … calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered … To determine whether the costs reported by Elmcrest Childrens Center Inc on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/elmcrest-childrens-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-ida-2017-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-pilot.pdfAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results, according to an audit released today by State … it should have clear objectives and show the public actual results,” DiNapoli said. “ESDC’s attempts to measure the results of this advertising campaign were weak at best, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractInvestors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change
… (Fund), and the Church of England, called on ExxonMobil to agree to their request that the company address how it will be affected by worldwide efforts to adopt the goals of the … Fund and the Church of England called on ExxonMobil to agree to their request that the company address how it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/investors-exxon-needs-step-climate-changeState Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for Police Benevolent Association of New York State, … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… and subcontractors on its projects to ensure they pa …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsResources – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Billing” from the dropdown) or call 866-805-0990 and press 1 to access the employer menu, then follow the prompts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/resourcesCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… issued by both the Central Permits Bureau (Bureau) and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo … approximately $13 million. For the same period, the regional offices issued about 31,000 special hauling permits, … Department accurately charged and collected the correct fee for each transaction we tested, we found significant and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesTown of Richford - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2019M-236)
Determine whether the Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) properly remitted and deposited money in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/richford-2019-236.pdfHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of … attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kOpinion 92-43
… -- Policies and Procedures (inclusion of purchases by town highway superintendent); (supersession of State statutes … governing contracting process) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Supplies and Equipment (necessity to obtain prior … board approval in procurement policies and procedures) HIGHWAY LAW, §§140, 142, 284; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §104-b: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. … with Mayor Byron Brown helps to increase awareness about unclaimed funds and get even more checks out in the mail to … Comptroller’s website to see if any of the $88 million in unclaimed funds in Buffalo belongs to you." Representatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyNYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… Construction noise complaints called into New York City’s 311 … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Construction is reshaping the city's skyline but the accompanying noise of construction activities is not always welcome by New … Construction noise complaints called into New York Citys 311 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soar