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State Agencies Bulletin No. 880
… Law, if it is determined that it is impractical to recruit for a specific title at the hiring rate of the salary grade … of the State, the Director may increase the minimum salary for that title in the specific area(s), called an Increased … an appointee substantially exceeds requirements necessary for appointment to a specific title, the Director may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/880-new-increased-hiring-rate-reason-codesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
… 3.8% average growth rate seen from January to September for the 2010 to 2019 period of recovery and expansion … but federal policy actions create significant fiscal risk for municipalities amid signs of a slowing economy,” said … million), year over year, while aggregate collections for the counties and cities in the rest of the state grew by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearDiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax collections for the year ended $600 million lower than the latest … a year earlier. Significant increases include spending for public health programs (up $2.2 billion largely because … reserve funds, which remained at a total of $1.8 billion. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and traffic accidents have declined, according to a report released today … pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “While there are fewer drivers on the road and vehicle safety features have greatly … traffic accidents in New York in this period. Most fatal car crashes occur on urban roadways, which increased 68% in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: City University of New York: Lehman College - Controls Over Bank Accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund advocates for its portfolio companies to adopt sustainable business … Comptroller DiNapoli has engaged portfolio companies for several years in an ongoing effort to increase … of flooring, agreed to adopt a labor code of conduct for its suppliers. 2010 - The Common Retirement Fund, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksEthics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… and should do more to ensure proper ethics oversight. For the 20 local governments we examined: 95 percent of local … on time. 50 percent did not review disclosure statements for potential conflicts of interest and completeness. 50 … requirements are met. Ensure ethics training is provided for all Ethics Board members, officers and employees. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the East Greenbush Central School District , East Rockaway Union Free School District , … Central School District , Keene Central School District , Lansing Central School District , Otego-Unadilla Central School District and the Royalton-Hartland Central School District . “In an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function as one of his or her primary (or sole) responsibilities. Providing … activity mitigates risks associated with the expenditure of public money. Although boards are not required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Report 2017-S-60 ). About the Program Empire State … of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Select HighTechnology Projects Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… 2017. Background Radioactive materials are commonly used for a variety of purposes in medicine and other industries. … and equipment in New York City, and is responsible for the scientific review and approval of applications for new, renewed, and amended radioactive material licenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The New York … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 … review the $710,284 in rebates and credit the Department for the rebates, as appropriate. We also recommended that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… prevention and deterrence to detection and prosecution. For example, our analysis of prescription data identified … more than 325,000 prescriptions filled over 565,000 times for controlled substances such as Oxycodone (OxyContin), … recommendations: to review the identified prescriptions for potential investigations; enhance routine data analysis; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followCompliance With the Clery Act
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York's … been an important issue for students and their families. To address this concern, in 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… May 14, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of workers and the … of this role, its Industry Inspection Unit is responsible for inspecting rides at all amusement parks, fairs, and other … be inspected more often, usually each time it is set up. For the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyRFQual #22-02 – Medical Examiner Management Services
… the State Comptroller (“OSC”) Issued: August 15, 2022 The New York State Comptroller (“Comptroller”), as Administrative Head of the New York State and Local Retirement System and the Local … retirement benefits. To view the advertisement, visit the New York State Contract Reporter (CR # 2089628) . All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-02Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Lead Contamination of State Armories (Report 2019-S-50 ). … (ARNG) issued guidance to all states regarding a possible lead dust hazard in ARNG armories, with personal exposure … 2015 guidance issued a new acceptable level for surface lead dust. It required that all facilities be tested, and if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency … possession to a forensic laboratory by December 28, 2017 for analysis. The amendment further required kits received by … only CLS laboratory that processes kits, and it does so for all jurisdictions across the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits