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Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025MS-1)
… 2030, approximately 71.5 million baby boomers will be over age 65 and will need services and surroundings that meet their age-related physical needs.” 2 In New York State, almost 27 percent of adults, or about 4 million New Yorkers, have some form of disability. 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025ms-1Implementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… side of Manhattan. It was projected to cut commute time by as much as 40 minutes per day (round-trip) for some … other instructions. General Orders are issued and signed by an authorized official and cover regulatory requirements … its service. Service Planning also uses ridership data (number of riders, not ticket sales) in its planning. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… in net tax exemptions in 2015, an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by … recent reforms requiring more disclosure, taxpayers will have even more information to evaluate the cost and impact of … by his office in 2015, will improve the process of how IDAs approve new projects, the quality of the information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions
… qualifications, are used to hire and promote without any examinations. A JVN is posted on the MTA website, … retain existing longevity and benefits. These transfers have also occurred due to consolidations in departments such … for all positions at all four agencies to identify any differences. Take steps to revise and document changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/17/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotionsDiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… proposed changes to the state’s procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the awarding of contracts for state economic development projects. “The alleged … procurement practices. This created an environment ripe for self-dealing and abuse. New York state must take credible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… $69 million from 2016 to 2018, which includes $17 million in savings for counties and New York City. "New Yorkers dealing with … expenses and may provide them with more options for care." DiNapoli said. "The state has an obligation not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsHalcottsville Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s members ensured that … County. The Department provides fire protection services to the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District and has … totaled approximately $28,000. Key Findings The bylaws do not specify who is responsible for approving bills for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/10/halcottsville-fire-department-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-190XVI.3.I Budgetary Presentation – XVI. Financial Reporting
… General Fund and the major Special Revenue Funds and Notes to Required Supplementary Information - Budgetary Basis … but they do not necessarily reflect what the State intends to disburse during the year. Additional reasons, which … as the preferred presentation include: It is meaningful to both the State's creditors and taxpaying public. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3i-budgetary-presentationBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… You may retire at any age after completing 25 years of En-Con police service, … served 25 years as an En-Con police officer. Once you have accrued five years of credited service, you will be vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a retirement benefit, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/becoming-eligible-benefitBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… 1 Updated 10/22 … Basic Plan with Increased TakeHome Pay for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections 370a 371a and 375 Becoming Eligible for a Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/becoming-eligible-benefitFranklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276Nanuet Union Free School District – Payroll (2015M-287)
… seven-member Board of Education and operates five schools with approximately 2,280 students. Budgeted appropriations … District officials did not provide the payroll clerk with written procedures for processing the payroll. Key … given to the Board is accurate. Provide the payroll clerk with written procedures and guidance. … Nanuet Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/nanuet-union-free-school-district-payroll-2015m-287State Agencies Bulletin No. 2193
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign in the 2024 calendar year and explain … general deduction record on a weekly basis. An error report of transactions not processed will be sent to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2193-2024-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignState Agencies Bulletin No. 2306
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for … (SEFA), allow for continuous giving. This is an effort to promote efficiency and reduce the costs of payroll … cards that have been modified must be returned to the employee for completion of a new card. Please visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2306-2025-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignNew Woodstock Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-263)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over financial activity … an annual stipend for mileage incurred while responding to fires but did not have statutory authority to do so. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/new-woodstock-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-263Village of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
… Dansville in Livingston County. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. The Village has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-dansville-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-273Westbury Water District – Purchasing (2015M-261)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing practices for the … of North Hempstead in Nassau County and provides water to over 20,500 customers. The District is governed by an … Ensure that purchase orders are issued prior to ordering goods and services. Consider amending the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/westbury-water-district-purchasing-2015m-261Town of Grand Island - Information Technology (2019M-34)
… compliance. Town officials did not review the inventory of IT hardware and do not maintain an inventory of software … were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the Town’s response. … Determine whether the Board ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/23/town-grand-island-information-technology-2019m-34Herkimer County Community College - Procurement (2019M-186)
… with purchasing procedures and is not communicated to all College staff involved in the purchasing process. The … Review and update the purchasing policy and procedures to ensure they are consistent, and provide detailed guidance … the purchasing policies and procedures are distributed to all staff involved in the purchasing process. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/12/06/herkimer-county-community-college-procurement-2019m-186City of Glens Falls – Water and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-117)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether officials adequately safeguarded electronic access to the City’s water and wastewater systems for the period … employees with cybersecurity awareness training. Officials do not prevent or monitor public disclosure of information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/22/city-glens-falls-water-and-wastewater-system-cybersecurity-2017m-117