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Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… the period from April 2009 to August 2022. Background In the decade since Superstorm Sandy, weather predicting … flooding due to heavy rain, which is harder to predict in terms of timing and location of impact. Therefore, … the Chair of the MTA appointed a Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA (Blue Ribbon Commission) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsOpinion 88-55
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY- Powers and Duties (submission … may require the presentation of the report described in section 10-1018 of the Village Law, and if so, what may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… highest quality of service for the lowest possible cost. To determine if your community’s system of collection is the most cost-effective, evaluate different methods and … Intermunicipal cooperation: For some municipalities, it may be economical to enter into a municipal cooperation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1705
… Elected Officials in the following departments: 04210 NYS Senate Members 04310 NYS Senate Special Allowance 04220 NYS Assembly Members 04320 NYS Assembly Special Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1705-january-1-2019-salary-increases-members-legislature-and-certain-electedCity of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… in the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all municipalities … estimates of $40.7 million. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, personal services and employee benefits … a budgeted increase in refuse and garbage rates until June 2018. The City Council authorized $2.2 million in debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… statewide year-over-year. From April 2020 through March 2021, statewide local collections are down by 11.8 percent or … to avoid infection. Collections for the first quarter of 2021 increased compared to the first quarter of 2020 in every … in New York City during the first three months of 2021 were down 13.2 percent from the same period in 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021Earnings Limits
… Overview The earnings included in the calculation of your final average earnings (FAE) , … earnings above the limit. For Members Who Joined NYSLRS On or After April 1, 1996 Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a)(17) limits the earnings used in the calculation of pension benefits. The amount is set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsJefferson County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-6)
… controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through September 7, … by court order. Additionally, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to the Treasurer for … of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings We found the Treasurer generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/jefferson-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-6Opinion 89-59
Whether a town water district may raise the cost of both operation and maintenance and debt service solely by the imposition of water rates on the users of the water district
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Sept. 30, 2013, auditors identified over $5.6 million in inappropriate or questionable Medicaid payments. By the … Penalties (Follow-Up) (2014-F-19) An initial report issued in May 2013, determined DOL had not collected about $3.8 … with non-veterans even though veterans had been identified on their waiting lists. In a follow-up report, auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 88-57
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER RENTS -- Rates (schedule of rates may … to establish the water rates to be paid by consumers. In establishing such rates, a town board may fix different …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57Examination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… of contract C110087. Background The claims for payment we examined were for CEG’s activities under the Hollings … start-up businesses in the Capital Region. Key Findings We found DED’s oversight practices were inadequate, thus … a system in place to account for MEP program income, DED does not have reasonable assurance that CEG met its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-incTown of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… The Town does not reconcile the amount of money collected with the amount of trash disposed at the transfer station. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24Rensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board … The District has an internal auditor who provides training on extra-classroom activity funds to other school districts; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… staff to prohibit all new investments in Russian companies and to review the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) current investments and assess whether they present financial risks that warrant … conduct a similar examination to mitigate investment risk and minimize market impact. “Russia’s unlawful invasion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewAlbany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s compact … year, the School paid the Foundation a fee of $32,218 to become a member of the charter school network and receive … that clearly defined what activities it will engage in to achieve the stated goals and objectives. Also, the compact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mTown of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B4-14-21)
… evaluation of the preliminary budget. Key Findings We performed this budget review because the Town was … System (FSMS). Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the … 2014 adopted budget, but have been received. If the Town does not receive the reimbursements in 2014, Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/12/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b4-14-21Travel Advisory No. 1
… also fill out any of the applicable forms that correspond with their expense report. Statement of Incidental and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/1-requirements-proxy-expense-reportsHerkimer County Community College - Procurement (2019M-186)
… whether College officials use competitive methods when procuring goods and services. Key Findings The … College officials and employees use competitive methods when procuring goods and services in accordance with General … whether College officials use competitive methods when procuring goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/12/06/herkimer-county-community-college-procurement-2019m-186View and Update Your Beneficiaries
… When you became a NYSLRS member you should have named a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/view-and-update-your-beneficiaries