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Opinion 93-16
… firefighter to take time off to respond to fire alarms does not alter the periods when, in fact, the volunteer is … a firefighter to take time off to respond to fire alarms does not affect the time during which the individual is … for the sole purpose of earning service award credit does not alter the periods when, in fact, the employee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16Capital Planning and Maintenance
… million in assets comprising five key transportation and commerce facilities in the State’s North Country: the … (Port); the New York and Ogdensburg Railway; and the Commerce and Heavy Industrial Parks. The assets operate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceOpinion 91-19
… be an intention on the part of the donor to make the gift, delivery of the gift such as to vest the donee with dominion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19Opinion 2004-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to a municipal cooperation agreement authorized by article 5-G of the General Municipal Law (see Insurance Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8Responsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles
The New York State Common Retirement Fund believes that workforce management best practices prioritize the protection of health, safety, fair compensation, reasonable benefits and rights of companies'' workers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/responsible-workforce-management-policy.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Improve in 2015
Total local sales tax collections in New York State grew by $552 million, or 3.6 percent, from 2014 to 2015 This was stronger than the 3.0 percent increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/salestaxcollections0216.pdfOSC's Annual Financial Report (AFR)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has replaced the AUD with the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) application to collect annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-annual-financial-report-120623.pdfThe Growing Role of Counties in Emergency Medical Services
This report examines the local government role in emergency medical services (EMS) in New York State and particularly the growing role that counties are playing in EMS provision.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ems-report-2024.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Growth Improves in Third Quarter of 2019
Local sales tax collections in New York State totaled $4.8 billion in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 6.3 percent over the third quarter of 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-third-quarter-2019.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up) (2024-F-11)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, State Education Department: Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f11.pdfMemorandum in Support of S.6809-A (Reichlin-Melnick) /A.7925-A (Zebrowski)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) strongly supports the enactment of S.6809-A/A.7925-A, which would statutorily restore OSC’s pre-audit review and approval of certain contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/memorandum-in-support-s6809-a7925.pdfOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up) (2021-F-9)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f9.pdfJustice Court Fund Monthly Reporting
Please join presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller Justice Court Fund to learn about common reporting issues that prevent or delay processing of a justice’s monthly report.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/justice-monthly-reporting-10-13-2021.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26-response.pdfOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (2019-S-47) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s47-response.pdfOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (2017-S-60)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately monitors selected high-technology economic development programs and projects it oversees and whether these projects are achieving the intended employment goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s60-response.pdfAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023 (2024-M-1) 180-Day Response
To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m1-response.pdfMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… cannot use the information to best focus its attention on locations that are in danger of failing. Our analysis of the … by the Division found Permanent Maintenance Funds at 37 locations to be underfunded by a median of at least $25,500. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-followParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… Cities of Buffalo [pdf] , Ithaca [pdf] , Rochester [pdf] , Syracuse [pdf] and White Plains [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The … Findings These local governments have varying processes in place to inspect and monitor their parking structures. … within the last 10 years. Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse and White Plains also have elevators with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3Ordinary Disability (Section 362) – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… benefits . Filing You, your employer or someone authorized with your power of attorney may file your application for … Basic Plan with Increased TakeHome Pay for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/ordinary-disability-section-362