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Selected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial report, … ( 2015-S-20 ). Background On April 14, 2011, the Governor of New York signed into law the ReCharge New York (RNY) power … To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… tax proceeds? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 20, 2025 Understanding the Program In accordance with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsFederal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… were more than 116,000 federal civilian employees working in New York in 2024, earning $11.2 billion in wages. Employment has decreased significantly … were more than 116000 federal civilian employees working in New York in 2024 earning $112 billion in wages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… Objective To determine if the Department of Financial Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s … unknown defects in the title to the property at the time of sale. The cost of title insurance is higher in New York State than in … To determine if the Department of Financial Services adequately monitors the States title …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world, with 472 subway stations spread across four of the five boroughs of New York City. As of February 3, 2018, Transit had 6,435 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-339
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to update Tier 6 employees’ Savings Plans … years of membership, an employee’s contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from the earlier of the … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to update Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-339-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planHaverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Financial Management (2025M-20)
… of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and fluctuations in cash flow. A realistic budget begins with sound estimates … reasonable portion of fund balance for a specific purpose, in compliance with statutory directives. A multiyear … appropriations increased $45.1 million (19 percent), from $227.2 million to $272.3 million. The reserve fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2025mOpinion 96-6
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-- Insurance Transactions (town supervisor placing insurance through same agency through which town's insurance placed) -- Interest in Contract (arising from … supervisor would have a prohibited interest in the towns insurance contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6DiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over the past three fiscal … districts were twice as likely to override the tax cap compared to high-need districts. “Local school district … are working hard to operate within the confines of the cap,” said DiNapoli. “As the cap fluctuates below two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… following municipal audits have been issued. Procurement of Electricity and Natural Gas through Aggregators (2018MS-5) … the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. Five of seven entities reviewed (city of Albany; counties of Broome, Cortland and Oneida; and North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… Under the Plan, OMH reinvests funds realized through the closure of inpatient State beds (about $110,000 per closed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2093
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to update Tier 6 employees’ Savings Plans … years of membership, an employee’s contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from the earlier of the … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to update Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2093-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… million New Yorkers are living in a community struggling with fiscal stress. My Fiscal Stress Monitoring System is designed to keep the public informed about the factors … local governments’ financial health,” said DiNapoli. “For those in fiscal stress, effective long-term planning is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Report 2018-S-19 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1025
… Purpose To advise agencies of a new option to mail direct deposit advice statements directly to the … To advise agencies of a new option to mail direct deposit advice statements directly to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1025-direct-mailing-direct-deposit-advice-statementsElecting the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… IMPORTANT: Electing coverage under Section 383-e or 383-f is irrevocable and will apply to all subsequent … to retire in the near future. Considering transferring or reinstating a previous retirement system membership. There … to elect is June 30, 2026 . For members who transfer or are promoted into an eligible title , the deadline to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-planX.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… orders, payment terms which may include early payment discounts, and the payment method (check or ACH). Process and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationNew York State Health Insurance Program – Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up)
… York State Health Insurance Program: Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Report 2019-S-23 ). About the … if a member is a dependent on another NYSHIP policy with the State or a different participating organization. Key … as a limitation to more effective information sharing with participating organizations regarding dual Family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverage-followOpinion 91-27
… towns or all villages" (Municipal Home Rule Law, §2[5]; NY Const, art IX, §3). In our prior opinions, we concluded … officers" (44 NY2d at 289, 405 NYS2d at 629; also see NY Const Art 9, §1[b] which provides that all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27Accounts Payable Advisory No. 49
… how it is calculated in the SFS. XII.5.F.3 Adjusting the MIR Date New section to instruct agencies on how to adjust the Merchandise/Invoice Received (MIR) Date using the new MIR Adjustment Date field on the voucher. Note: This section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/49-gfo-updates-basis-date-invoice-received-date-mir-date-and-payment