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Downtown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… which comprises 10 members who represent property owners in the DIBID, five members who represent commercial tenants, … members, one County member, and four non-voting members. In 2011, the DIBID received $347,875 from special assessments … $176,901 from promotional events, and received $91,000 in government funding, for a total of $615,776 of total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252Property Tax Freeze Credit
… and Finance (Department) were appropriate and processed in accordance with New York State Tax Law. Background The PTF … qualified New York State homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences. To receive the PTF Credit in 2014, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditOpinion 89-43
… opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from elective to appointive) TOWN LAW, §§174(2), 176(2-a): A fire district … the office of fire district treasurer from an elective to an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43United HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebates
… and retired State, participating local government, and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebatesOpinion 94-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Deputy Treasurer (qualifications for office) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Deputy (need to meet … it is also our view that, unless otherwise provided by law, qualifications established specifically for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… violations that pose a threat to their health and safety or that affect the livability of their homes. LPAs, which are … and ensuring RESTORE program funds reach elderly residents from more counties and within the prescribed time frames to … distribution of funds. There were significant delays from the time OCR received notice of available funding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … authorizing payment. Although payments appeared to be for district purposes, when checks are routinely disbursed … a significant risk that payments could be made in error or for unauthorized purposes. Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1XI.7.A Revenue Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Consistent with a procurement involving the expenditure of funds, the contracting State agency should maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7a-revenue-contractsCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021. Background Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines
… benefit that provides free vaccines to eligible children younger than 19 years of age whose parents or guardians may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccinesProblem Gambling Treatment Program
… Abuse Services (OASAS) has sufficient treatment programs for problem gamblers. Our audit covered the period January 1, … Addiction Treatment Centers, and the Queens Center for Excellence, which provides education, awareness, and … As of September 2018, individuals who call the HOPEline for problem gambling treatment are referred to the nearest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Condition (Chautauqua County) District officials have not effectively managed fund balance and have allowed … year and that appropriated fund balance each year that was not necessary. The district’s total fund balance exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… be paid the greater of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your … a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction for working after age 60) − 10,800 (ordinary death benefit at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… be paid the greater of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your … a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction for working after age 60) − 10,800 (ordinary death benefit at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Career Plan
… be paid the greater of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your … a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction for working after age 60) − 10,800 (ordinary death benefit at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – New Career Plan
… be paid the greater of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your … a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction for working after age 60) − 10,800 (ordinary death benefit at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsOversight and Collection of Snowmobile Registration Fees
… with the Department. The Department is responsible for collecting registration fees and transferring them to the … supports trail development, maintenance and other services for the more than 10,000 miles of public snowmobile trails in … Trail Fund and is disbursed by Parks through grants-in-aid for trail services. The Department collected about $16.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/oversight-and-collection-snowmobile-registration-feesVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Voucher Entry screens, with the total dollar amount added to the printout, to DTF Treasury who will deposit the funds … to the risk of theft or loss. Therefore, agencies must have proper control activities in place to mitigate the risk. … agencies may also submit a document listing the checks. Do not submit any other documents to Treasury. Checks must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Latest Projections by $7.7 Billion
… receipts totaled $79.8 billion through the third quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, exceeding the latest projections from the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the State Financial … through December,” DiNapoli said. “However, concerns of an economic downturn and a cloudy revenue picture continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-latest-projections-7-point-7-billionTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Police and Fire Plan
… be paid the greater of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your … a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction for working after age 60) − 10,800 (ordinary death benefit at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefits