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Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial report, Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility ( 2016-S-78 ). About … To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/28/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facility-followDiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… and financial practices and an improved economy, according to a report on the 2014-15 state Financial Plan released … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. More remains to be done to align recurring revenues with recurring spending and to … and financial practices and an improved economy according to a report on the 201415 state Financial Plan released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingAssessment of the Thruway Authority's Finances and Proposed Toll Increase, August 2012
In 2012, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that it was in the process of imposing a 45 percent average toll increase for some commercial vehicles.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/thruway-policy-08142012.pdfCincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… should be made or optimal or targeted funding levels and why these levels are justified. Key Recommendations Ensure that the amount of … benefits District taxpayers. Such uses could include, but are not limited to, using surplus funds as a financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Town of Guilderland – Sales Tax Revenue Allocation (2025M-62)
… bases because a village is located within the Town. As a result, it is important for Town officials to accurately … $74.3 million in sales tax revenue to the Town. Audit Summary Town officials did not properly budget for and … benefit from the County sales tax distributions. As a result, taxpayer inequities occurred. See Appendix B for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-sales-tax-revenue-allocation-2025m-62Performance of Duty Disability – State University Police Plan
… benefit if you are found permanently disabled as a result of the performance of your duties, regardless of the amount of service you may have. Notice of Occurrence … 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383d Performance of Duty Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/performance-duty-disabilityUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-88
… Purpose To notify agencies of two new Increment Codes to be reported for tracking employees eligible for a future … To notify agencies of two new Increment Codes to be reported for tracking employees eligible for a future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-88-new-reason-codes-373-judiciary-law-373-and-379-judiciary-lawComparison of ERS Benefits
… Below is a comparison of Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) benefits by tier. Tiers 3 & 4 Tier 5 Tier 6 Membership … 6. Service Retirement Pension Benefit Calculation — Most ERS members are covered under the Article 15 Retirement Plan … FAE × years of service beyond 30 For information on other ERS retirement plans, refer to our Publications page . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefitsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) needs its cash advance accounts and whether the money is properly … of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash advance accounts, which State agencies may use for petty cash, travel, and other funding needs such as confidential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsNew York State Dental Program – Payments for Scaling and Root Planing Procedures (Follow-Up)
… dental claims on behalf of the State. Emblem Health is the parent company of GHI and HIP Health Plan of New York, … in nature. Instead, they are used when periodontal disease is indicated. The objective of the treatment is to help shrink periodontal pockets, heal gum tissue, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/12/new-york-state-dental-program-payments-scaling-and-root-planing-procedures-followDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… the lower and middle Hudson Valley. Consolidated Edison (Con Ed) provides electric and gas service throughout most of … number of customers in arrears. Among these utilities, Con Ed, serving much of New York City, has 30 percent of all … with the next largest arrears increases were Grid NY and Con Ed at 155 percent, followed by Grid LI at 134 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateTonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s housing occupancy … The Tonawanda Housing Authority is located in the City of Tonawanda in Erie County and provides low-rent housing for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyCheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-5)
… 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/cheektowaga-maryvale-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-andUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local … UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the Empire Plan’s medical/surgical benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureOntario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Multiyear Planning and Software Management Audit Follow Up (2016M-249-F)
… BOCES’ (BOCES) progress, as of August 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/03/10/ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne-board-cooperative-educational-services-bocesDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… As sales tax revenues fall by double-digits and state aid is reduced or delayed, DiNapoli called on the federal … They need federal aid and they need it now.” Federal aid is typically only a minor component of local government … that same period in 2019. Another risk to local revenues is the flow of state aid. The state budget director withheld …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… Objectives To determine whether project owners are receiving Rural … (HTFC) is engaging in adequate outreach activities to make sure the program is reaching rural areas throughout … Program). The properties in these programs are referred to as “projects” by HTFC and USDA. Project owners are the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings remaining significantly higher than … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The foreclosure crisis is far from resolved, and there are still … New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new foreclosure filings remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… forward, careful short- and long-term budget planning is needed for the district to avoid a worsening financial … was $1,402,568. The district’s unrestricted fund balance is projected to decrease to approximately $587,000 by the … 2016, the district overspent $718,000 on salaries and is projected to exceed budgeted amounts by as much as $1.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsNewfield Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-17)
… inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key … officials did not appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain complete IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to … school audit newfield IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/newfield-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-17