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Economic and Policy Insights: Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
Food insecurity is increasing in New York, with one-in-nine household unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemic.pdfSecurity Over Critical Systems (2023-S-24)
To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating District’s (District) critical systems is sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to systems and data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s24.pdfSecurity Over Critical Systems (2023-S-24) 180-Day Response
To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating District’s (District) critical systems is sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to systems and data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s24-response.pdfOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc. (2020-S-5)
To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Palladia, Inc. to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s5.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2020-S-36) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Olympic Regional Development Authority is complying with Executive Order 95, including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s36-response.pdfForm W-4P Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments (RS4531)
To update your federal tax withholding, which is the amount of federal income tax withheld from your monthly pension payment, NYSLRS retirees and beneficiaries use Form W-4P (RS4531).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs4531.pdfRetirement Online Security Administrator Authorization Form for Local Employers (RS5546)
This form is for local employers to authorize a Security Administrator for Retirement Online, who will be responsible for submitting their location’s security authorization requests and monitoring individuals’ security access.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5546.pdfRetirement Online Security Administrator Authorization Form for State Employers (RS5547)
This form is for State employers to authorize a Security Administrator for Retirement Online, who will be responsible for submitting their location’s security authorization requests and monitoring individuals’ security access.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5547.pdfOpinion 98-15
… requirements of General Municipal Law, §119-dd(4) and such sale is not subject to the permissive referendum … government programs for the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the historical, architectural, … of statutory construction that a prior general statute yields to later more specific statutes (see, gen., McKinney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15Opinion 96-8
… regulations evidenced by photo-monitoring) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Toll Collection Provisions (violation … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-l(1)(a); VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§155, 1630; PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §361: Towns … NYCRR Part 101; Public Authorities Law, §361; Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1630), if such violation is evidenced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Opinion 96-2
… the district a proportionate amount of the tax refunds it is required to make as a result of court ordered assessment … the district a proportionate amount of the tax refunds it is required to make as a result of court ordered assessment … for the creation of a "public library district" which is coterminous with the village. The special act also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Management of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is effectively managing selected special revenue funds to … 31, 2015. Background The Department’s stated mission is to protect, improve, and promote the health, productivity, … designated administering agency, the Department is responsible for implementing the programs that these funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… Purpose The purpose of this performance audit is to determine whether the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related to the administration of Sections 50(5) and 151 of the … The purpose of this performance audit is to determine whether the Workers Compensation Board Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-fiscal-year-ended-march-31-2014Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively administering its Supportive Housing Contract … through the end of our fieldwork. Background OMH’s mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. One of OMH’s major programs is known as “supportive housing,” which combines affordable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthAdministration of Contract C007373 With the Institute for Community Living
… the contract year ended June 30, 2014. We also performed on-site observations of ICL staff, clients, facilities, and … New Yorkers. OMH operates psychiatric centers across the State and regulates, certifies, and oversees a variety of … largest providers of supportive housing services in the State, providing both multiple and single-occupancy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-c007373-institute-community-livingMedicaid Program – Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is maximizing revenues from Medicaid drug rebates. The audit covered the period April 1, 2010 to December 31, … Determine whether the Department of Health is maximizing revenues from Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/07/medicaid-program-optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebatesControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… needs its cash advance accounts and whether the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business … totaling over $4,600 for employee payroll advances, which is prohibited by the Comptroller’s requirements established … needs its cash advance accounts and whether the money is properly account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsOn-Time Performance
… Railway trains run on time and On-Time Performance (OTP) is reported accurately and completely. The audit covers March … publishes its schedule on the MTA website. The schedule is designed to accommodate the Ferry, which is operated by the NYC Department of Transportation. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceDairy Inspections
… who are certified by the Department to inspect dairy farms and obtain milk samples in accordance with applicable … 6,000 inspections at almost 1,400 locations (e.g., plants, farms, bulk tankers) in calendar year 2013. Despite staffing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsOperational Advisory No. 2
… be deleted throughout the fiscal year by the Bureau of State Expenditures based on the last modified date on the voucher. This is an effort … be cleaned up throughout the Fiscal Year by the Bureau of State Accounting Operations according to the following rules: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/2-sfs-transaction-deadlines