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The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July weekend, many plan to go swimming, camping, hiking, … concerts, or spend time gardening or stargazing. All types of outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in … outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state. As outdoor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… peak by more than 1,700 fatalities. “Too many New Yorkers have died from the misuse of drugs, but the jump in these … new report on the overdose crisis in New York, we have a road map for how to better support New Yorkers who are … increase in fatalities creates even more urgency that we do more,” said Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, Family and Children’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicTravel Advisory No. 7
… vehicle mileage is $.545, for motorcycle mileage is $.515 and moving mileage rate of $.180. Reference: Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XIII, Section 4.C -Travel Mileage Rates Chapter XIII, Section 8.A -Moving Mileage Rates … Updated IRS Mileage Rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/7-updated-mileage-ratesLeaves of Absence and Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… receive earnings, therefore no service credit is given for the following: Leaves of absence without pay; Authorized, … medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave taken under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/leaves-absence-and-service-creditDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… private sector job growth was fastest in the Howard Beach and Ozone Park area, rising by 43 percent between 2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… New York State agencies to monitor and oversee contract activity. Between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2014, for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incState Agencies Bulletin No. 2029
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) has elected to extend the temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … or 11:00 pm on 02/16/2022 (Administration), agencies must submit the appropriate New 2.5x Earns Code (as listed in OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2029-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-overtime-eligibleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1988
… No. 1988.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … York, OMH, and Council 82 AFSCME AFL-CIO (C82) allow OMH to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … 11:00 pm on 11/03/2021 (Institution), agencies must submit the appropriate New 2.5x Earns Code (as listed in OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1988-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates-employees-certainDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… died. These families are still grieving, and they deserve no less.” Key audit findings: DOH understated the number of … these surveys; however, for 413 (69%) of them there was no indication that the deficiency was corrected. While DOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyOpinion 90-20
… village fire department determines that the expenditure is for the use and benefit of the department. 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-239, p 300 is superseded. You ask whether a village treasurer, at the … initial recipient of the foreign fire insurance tax moneys is required, in turn, to distribute the amount received to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a $3 billion increase to the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) … Investment Program, raising its total commitment to $10 billion. "Climate change poses a significant threat to … including ExxonMobil and Duke Energy , to examine how goals of the Paris Agreement will impact their business, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programNesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if employees properly earned length of service … firefighters from earning LOSAP points for responding to calls during their regularly scheduled work hours. Key Recommendation Implement standards and procedures to ensure that points are not awarded to employees who serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Village of Muttontown - Board Oversight (2018M-251)
… and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/03/01/village-muttontown-board-oversight-2018m-251Hadley-Luzerne Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-103)
… District officials did not prepare and submit a plan for reserves annually and reserves were overfunded. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets … unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. Review reserves to determine if amounts are necessary and reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-103Malone Central School District – Payroll (2017M-278)
… of our audit was to determine whether employee salaries and wages were accurately paid during the period July 1, 2016 … Brandon, Burke, Constable, Duane, Franklin, Malone and Westville in Franklin County. The District, which is … an effective payroll process that segregates duties and provides appropriate oversight. We commend District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/malone-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-278Elmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… million. Key Findings The Board did not conduct a thorough site selection review and cost-benefit analysis when … appraised value. Key Recommendation Conduct and document site selection reviews and cost-benefit analyses for real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237Sachem Central School District – Fund Balance (2017M-151)
… Background The Sachem Central School District is located in the Towns of Brookhaven, Islip and Smithtown in Suffolk County. The District, which is governed by an … future financial stability. Key Recommendations Adopt a written fund balance policy for the maintenance and use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/06/sachem-central-school-district-fund-balance-2017m-151Harrisville Central School District – Claims Audit (2016M-215)
… of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the District’s claims auditing function for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. Background The Harrisville Central School District is located in the Towns of Croghan and Diana …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/harrisville-central-school-district-claims-audit-2016m-215New Hartford Central School District – Procurement (2016M-153)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement procedures for the … $49.4 million. Key Finding The District developed a policy to address the procurement of goods and services not subject … Update the procurement policy to clearly identify when and how District officials will seek competition for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/new-hartford-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-153City of Gloversville – Parking Violation Operations (2016M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s parking violation operations for the … Establish a standard benchmark collection rate with which to periodically assess the Department’s parking violation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-gloversville-parking-violation-operations-2016m-231