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DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… the end of the third quarter of State Fiscal Year 2024-25. For the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2024, Fund … uncertainty in the months ahead with the potential for tariffs and geopolitical issues raising concerns even as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterConsumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… whether officials in 10 county (County) departments of weights and measures (Departments) adequately provided … consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of retail prices and weighing and measuring devices. Key … reported consumer complaints and the actions taken to address them. Key Recommendations Develop and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… Department used to maintain the master list of businesses with weighing and measuring devices; the master list … errors and omissions and did not include businesses with only timing devices. Two of 19 consumer complaints did … Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B25-6-4)
… to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the local government is … are reasonable. The Village’s proposed budget complies with the tax levy limit because it includes a tax levy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/11/village-suffern-budget-review-b25-6-4Town of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… record, deposit, remit or report collections. As a result, collections were at greater risk for theft or loss. … a limited number of taxpayers received their refund since 2021. Retaining the collections prevented the funds from … were not date stamped when they were received. As a result, the potential for missing funds and the misuse of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106Selected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… (Law). RNY power is to be allocated to businesses and not-for-profits that commit to retain or increase New York State … excess of $5,000 disposed of during the reporting period. For the calendar year ended December 31, 2016, NYPA reported … property sales. NYPA began energy efficiency programs for its government customers in New York City and Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (SED) and Division of State Police (DSP) … Practice Law and Rules to maintain student anonymity. Institutions are also required to adopt an amnesty policy for alcohol and drug use; a students’ bill of rights; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… Station Environment and Operations (SEO) is responsible for station cleaning, station maintenance, and refuse collection for Transit’s 468 subway stations throughout Brooklyn, the … riders. Prominently post notices at all stations selected for the Pilot Program announcing the change and periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "July was the first month in this fiscal year that personal income tax … million lower than the latest projection. Through the first four months of the fiscal year, the Division of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1156
… receiving this information should also share with SFS Agency Coordinators as well as IT, Fiscal Management … crosswalks see the SFS website . OSC Actions OSC will work with agencies to assist in changing any PayServ queries … Agencies needing assistance with queries should be directed to [email protected] … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1156-changes-payserv-chart-accounts-related-implementation-statewidePurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… and services at competitive prices and in accordance with applicable requirements. The audit period was January 1, … rental and limited-equity cooperative developments with approximately 47,000 total units (apartments). Linden … were subject to the Rules requiring competitive bidding. With limited exception, there was no documentation indicating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… Police yesterday arrested Margaret Bailey and charged her with felony counts of grand larceny and falsifying business … more than $100,000 from her community and nearly got away with it,” said DiNapoli. “She had keys to the cash register … after town of Albion officials requested assistance with obtaining village financial information during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy … include oversight of more than 700 school districts with 2.4 million students. The Department is responsible for … provide adequate oversight of school districts’ compliance with the notification requirements for data incidents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… February 20, 2025 Understanding the Program In accordance with New York State Insurance Law (Insurance Law), FFI tax … proceeds distribution. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will initiate … Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsUnderstanding Your NYSLRS Membership
… it’s important to understand how your membership works and the benefits you are entitled to receive. … As a NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/understanding-your-nyslrs-membershipOpinion 99-15
… PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Exemptions (authority to provide solely because property not served by water or … SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Financing of (authority to provide real property tax exemptions when property not … or sewer system) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (authority to provide real property tax exemptions when property not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15DiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… 311 system, more than half (895,598) concerned addresses with 10 or more complaints. Over the six year period, the DEP … noise levels in their homes. 83 percent were dissatisfied with how their complaint was handled, with more than 1,100 saying there was no follow-up and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeOpinion 95-11
… provisional appointments may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law, §65 when there is no appropriate … having been appointed. There is no probationary period with respect to temporary or provisional employment and, … within such an exception, we recommend that you consult with your local civil service commission (see, e.g., Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-11DiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… pandemic caused a significant shift in taxpayer movement, with net out-migration quadrupling in 2020 compared to the … 2020 and 2021 PIT is New York’s largest revenue source, with $60 billion in tax liability paid by 10.9 million … number of taxpayers leaving the state than coming in, with an average annual net out-migration of roughly 28,700 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycOpinion 88-42
… villages in the county in a manner which did not comply with the provisions of Tax Law, §1262. Specifically, in that … villages in the county in a manner which did not comply with the provisions of Tax Law 1262 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42