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Administration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) consists of all the State’s housing and community renewal agencies, including the … of affordable low- and moderate-income housing in New York State. The Division’s Office of Rent Administration (Office), … follow-up audit, is responsible for administering New York State’s rent laws. These laws are designed to provide decent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-followFood Safety Monitoring
… of Food Safety and Inspection (Division) is responsible for enforcing State laws and Department regulations related … As of June 4, 2013, the Division was responsible for inspecting 31,401 establishments. From April 1, 2011 … June 4, 2013, it received 5,724 consumer complaints for investigation, and inspectors obtained 3,894 food samples …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoringOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… Department competitively awards grant funding to schools for projects based on several factors including … measures to determine the success of each project. For example, recipients may use funds to hire farm-to-school … grant recipient enters into a contract with the Department for eligible projects, which align to the goals of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followMore State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is … trends, seeing growth in both the number of farms and in farmland in some counties. Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… past three years. Also, the district maintained reserve funds but had no plans for their use.; Lyons Central School District – Multiyear … and without sufficient documentation to support the basis for the selection of vendors. Valhalla Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … district’s revenues fell short by an average of $740,000 in the general fund and $100,000 in the school lunch fund. Auditors also found that the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0SUNY Bulletin No. SU-148
… be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ) and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC 1476-P ). For recipients of a previously deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-148-january-1-2008-500-salary-increase-certain-employeesDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… issues and staff typically cannot socially distance when helping individuals with bathing, dressing or eating. … infection control practices and are consistently applied when conducting reviews at homes. Establish effective … responsible for infection control policies and procedures when deficiencies are identified. While OPWDD expressed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit covered the period July 2018 … to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health is an important part of overall health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsInternal Controls Over the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s Federally Funded Programs
… Objective To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) established and maintained adequate internal controls to oversee and … who fail to meet program deadlines or who receive benefits for which they weren’t eligible. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/internal-controls-over-governors-office-storm-recoverys-federally-funded-programsVillage of Cedarhurst – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-19)
… of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct an annual audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and reports, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-cedarhurst-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-19Village of Copenhagen – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-15)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Copenhagen (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted … Filed the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the … records and reports, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 4-408. Ensure the AFR was prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-copenhagen-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-15Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hoosick Falls (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): … Filed the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the … records and reports, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 4-408. Ensure the AFR was prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16West Babylon Union Free School District – Claims Audit (2024M-62)
… totaling $3.1 million were not audited prior to payment in accordance with New York State (NYS) Education Law Section 1724. The claims auditor did not report directly … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/20/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-62Contributing Toward Your Retirement – New Career Plan
… Tier 1, 2 and 3 Members If you are a Tier 1 or 2 member, or a … effect on the date of membership, may not contribute. Tier 6 Members As a Tier 6 member, you are required to contribute … provide you with an annuity when you retire. Annual Wages Contribution Rate $45,000 or less 3% $45,000.01 to $55,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/contributing-toward-your-retirementContributing Toward Your Retirement – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… an annuity when you retire. There will be some exceptions. For example, PFRS members covered by a collective bargaining … 5.75% More than $100,000 6% There will be some exceptions. For example, PFRS members covered by a collective bargaining … NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 under Section 375e …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/contributing-toward-your-retirementCity of New Rochelle - Elevator Inspections (2018M-62)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the City Bureau of Buildings (Bureau) officials ensured that elevators were inspected as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) or the City of New Rochelle’s (City) local law, as applicable. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-new-rochelle-elevator-inspections-2018m-62CUNY Bulletin No. CU-541
… To provide agency instructions for processing the 2016 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payments for Summer Research. Affected Employees CUNY instructional staff who meet the eligibility criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-541-2016-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-505
… are reimbursed by the CUNY RF. The work may be performed in any facility but must be paid from the college where the … IC 18 ZCT CUNY SR Grant – Tax Levy IC 19 Agency Actions In order to process the Summer 2015 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payments, agencies must be in receipt of the CUNY RF Payment Authorization Form and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-505-2015-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationOpinion 2003-5
… Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption for … a fire department of a city with a population of less than one million, provided that the chief officer of such … that the benefits are administered differently under the two statutes, with payment by the municipality or fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5