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DiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… higher than prerecession levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … still well above prerecession levels. The Comptroller’s report shows the number of pending foreclosure cases grew by … of 2013 to 40,985 two years later, according to the report. Pending foreclosure cases across upstate grew by 47 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsOpinion 97-5
… (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (construction of … and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village may not, … to Village Law, §§6-622 and 22-2200, construct a private road with the costs assessed against adjoining properties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Service Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… credit for employment before they joined NYSLRS or for military service. For most members, the total amount of service credit at retirement will directly affect the amount of their pension. Read more about Service Credit for Tiers 2 through 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… York State Police, today announced the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for allegedly swindling … advantage of his volunteer position and the citizens of Lake Luzerne’s trust to line his own pockets at the expense … Warren County, the Town of Queensbury, the Town of Lake Luzerne, the state Department of Parks, Recreation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… as public officers. You must give them the opportunity to join NYSLRS. A public officer is a person either elected or appointed to a governmental position with the following general … position is authorized by statute, resolution or charter to exercise part of the sovereign power of the governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersAnthem Blue Cross – Effectiveness of the Recovery Process
… Additionally, we expanded our audit scope to January 2018 for claims impacted by contract recovery time frame limits. … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering over 1 million members. Civil Service … Empire Plan’s Hospital Program, which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient services provided by a hospital, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/06/anthem-blue-cross-effectiveness-recovery-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152.1
… This Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 2152 . Purpose: The purpose of this … regarding the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2022. Affected Employees: Employees with one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2022 are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21521-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… Purpose To determine (1) whether certain eye care providers who appeared to be affiliated complied with Medicaid provider enrollment rules and (2) if Medicaid paid … To determine whether certain eye care providers who appeared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersDual Employment
… Court System (UCS) employees who are dually employed at other State agencies are working their required hours at each job. The audit covered the period April 1, 2010 to … seven UCS/OCA employees were dually employed and obtained at least $40,000 in combined pay. Follow-up showed two of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employmentSelected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River Park Trust has established adequate controls over the … 1, 2010 through March 26, 2014. Background The Hudson River Park Trust (Trust) is a public benefit corporation authorized under the Hudson River Park Act (Act) in 1998. The Act also created Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor’s (Department) Unemployment Insurance System is secure, … into nine clusters based on type of service provided. The Department is one of five agencies that comprise the Human … To determine whether the Department of Labors Department Unemployment Insurance System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring … Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) oversees the nation’s … Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services: Samaritan Village, Inc. - Chemical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesSelected Travel Expenses
… travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a personal vehicle policy for mileage reimbursement when the employee is … LIRR officials did not perform any analysis for personal vehicle usage but they do perform a cost benefit analysis when determining whether to purchase a new vehicle. Key Recommendations Revise the All-Agency Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… Services’ (Division) selected core systems are secure, operating effectively, and available to continue processing … for user access management of Division systems and is not operating in compliance with State Cyber Security Policies. … monitoring and oversight process for software or operating systems and changes made to these systems. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… with private firms to serve as the construction manager (term contracts). Parks currently has ten active CM term contracts with private firms that total approximately … Parks has generally established controls to ensure CM term contractors are meeting contract terms and requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsCareer and Technical Education
… or City) Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high school … ensuring students have reasonable access to CTE programs; and accurately collecting and reporting CTE placement data. The audit covered school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationNew York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up)
… of Taxation and Finance – from our initial audit report, New York Youth Jobs Program ( 2017-S-69 ) . About the Program The New York Youth Jobs Program (Program), established in 2011, … the State by establishing incentives for employers to hire new employees and retain existing ones. Under the Program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/new-york-youth-jobs-program-followWest Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… Department funds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – August 7, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104State Police Bulletin No. SP-144
… criteria Effective Date(s) Payment will be made in a separate check dated 12/05/12 Background Chapter 70 of … 62). Payment Amount and Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who are Active, on Leave with Pay … eligibility date are eligible for a Holiday Bonus payment in the amount of $1,536. Employees on an approved Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-144-2012-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentState Police Bulletin No. SP-149
… criteria Effective Date(s) Payment will be made in a separate check dated 12/04/13 Background Chapter 70 of … 62). Payment Amount and Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who are Active, on Leave with Pay … eligibility date are eligible for a Holiday Bonus payment in the amount of $1,536. Employees on an approved Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-149-2013-state-police-holiday-bonus-payment