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Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce … their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communications … by State residents had more than doubled since 2014, the number of cases referred to counsel for further action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide range of social services programs, including: foster care and … Technology Services. OCFS’ systems contain a broad range of sensitive information that is considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a policy from a private sector … as authorized by the Workers' Compensation Law Participate in a county self-insurance plan as authorized by the Workers' … salaries to those job classifications. If you participate in the State Insurance Fund or purchase a policy from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… , Ithaca [pdf] , Rochester [pdf] , Syracuse [pdf] and White Plains [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was … of periodic inspections has resulted in three Buffalo, two White Plains and possibly two Ithaca parking structures not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3Earnings Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… federal law and periodically adjusted for inflation. Refer to the table below. Once a member reaches the Section 401(a)(17) limit, you should continue to report days worked and earnings using the appropriate … set by joint resolution of the Senate and Assembly. Refer to the table below. Once a Tier 6 member reaches the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earnings-limitsTown of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Sullivan is located in Madison County and has a population of approximately … The Town Clerk is also the appointed Receiver of Taxes. In 2012, the total tax warrant was approximately $9.9 … million. Key Findings The Town has excessive fund balances in the general – outside village, highway – town-wide and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher investment earnings. As a result of the audit, the board subsequently approved an investment policy in March 2023 and invested $653,000. Depew Union Free School … and district officials did not invest available funds in financial institutions that offered competitive interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… provider’s responsibilities and services to be provided. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … with a value of $4,321, they were not entitled to accrue. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not list 45 of 50 selected assets totaling $36,809. In addition, district officials were unable to locate seven … that did not have sufficient supporting documentation. In addition, the board approved payment for 58 fuel credit … enforce the adopted travel policy when approving $125,028 in travel expenditures. District officials made 107 purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… $1.5 billion, up nearly $204 million from August of last year. “New York’s local governments continue to see much … New York City During the last month of each calendar quarter, the state Department of Taxation and Finance … had been reported by sales tax vendors for the reporting quarter and adjusts payments to local jurisdictions in those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… determined that board member had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the town and his machining company. In addition, the supervisor did not properly segregate the … 2015 through August 2017 without board authorization. In August 2017, he reimbursed the town for these extra …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0New York Farms and Farmland Decrease at a Higher Rate Than Nationally in 2025
… percent fewer New York farms and 11 percent less land in farm production than in 2015. The losses experienced in 2025 … the financial viability of family farms. The New York State Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year 2027 includes $30 million for payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-farms-and-farmland-decrease-higher-rate-nationally-2025Medicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… in certain counties. MCOs are given an opportunity to dispute deficiencies and provide supporting information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksState Agencies Bulletin No. 435
… in the program but will continue to service the toll-free phone line and web site through close of business … by Upromise Investments, Inc. The existing toll free number is 1-877-NYSAVES and the web site is located at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/435-change-manager-nys-college-savings-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… between 04/01/2021 and 09/30/2021 are affected. Background In March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Congress passed … Medical Leave Expansion Action (EFMLEA). ARPA was enacted in March 2021, effective 04/01/2021. ARPA allows employers a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaDiNapoli: Staten Island Woman Pays Full Restitution of Over $247K after Cheating Brother-in-Law Out of Sister's NYS Pension Death Benefits
… be held accountable and I thank Economic Crimes Bureau Chief Gregg Brown for his diligent efforts to secure both restitution and justice in this case," McMahon said. Gutierrez’s sister was a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-staten-island-woman-pays-full-restitution-over-247k-after-cheating-brother-law-out-sistersCharlotte Valley Central School District - Budget Review (B4-15-6)
… The Charlotte Valley Central School District, located in Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie Counties, has a tentative … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. The District’s … limit. Key Recommendations There are no recommendations in this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-6West Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)
… was to assess financial controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $678,270 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Finding We found that the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsStudent Achievement Program
… their school or community. The Submissions Form for 2026 Graduations and Moving-Up Ceremonies is now closed. We would like to thank all participating schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/student-achievement