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Oversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… Objective To determine if the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) … resulting in mishandled fees and discrepancies in fee payment statuses, ultimately impacting applicants’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesOpinion 88-22
… may: " ... employ such persons and expend such amount of money as may be necessary for the proper maintenance of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-22Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment
… Objective To determine if the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has effectively addressed … rate of working-age people with disabilities was about 33 percent compared to about 75 percent for people without … services to assist all individuals with disabilities in making informed decisions about going to work. Specifically, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employmentDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… these challenging times and provide retirement security for our members for years to come.” In June, the Fund was ranked by Pew … it is well-governed and ethically and efficiently managed for the sole benefit of its members and beneficiaries. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionOpinion 90-44
… St Comp No. 79-266-A, p 48 and No. 79-741, p 150). The meaning to be ascribed to the term as used in any particular … of which it is part" ( id ., at p. 213). In short, the meaning of a particular term in a statute cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44New York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… "violent and disruptive incidents" taking place on school property. It also requires the board of every school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearOpinion 2000-16
… a "family" has been held to include, for example, adult lifetime partners (id.; see also Slattery v City of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-16Opinion 88-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … including 11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p 388 and 4 Opns St Comp, 1948, p 351, are hereby superseded to the extent inconsistent. You ask whether the city may finance the purchase of five automobiles to be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Overtime Temporarily Excluded from Tier 6 Contribution Rates
… may lower contribution rates for some Tier 6 members for State Fiscal Year 2024-25 (April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025) and … Page, which lists the employees who may be impacted by the new law. Use this page to provide a breakdown of overtime and … A Tier 6 member’s contribution rate is based on all employment reported to NYSLRS, not just their employment with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/overtime-temporarily-excluded-tier-6-contribution-ratesFranklin Square Public Library - Claims Audit (2018M-48)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board of Trustees (Board) conducted a proper audit of claims. Key Finding The Board does not audit claims. Instead, two of the Board members audit the claims prior to the monthly Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/08/24/franklin-square-public-library-claims-audit-2018m-48City of Lockport - Budget Review (B1-16-16)
… year. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found the significant revenue and expenditure projections … general and water fund expenditures. The proposed budget does not include a tax overlay, which could create a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-16-16Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Clerical Overtime (2023M-124)
… overtime totaling $72,218, without any explanation as to why the overtime was worked. Paid 13 employees for … all non-emergency overtime is approved in writing prior to work being performed and document why the overtime is necessary. Monitor overtime to ensure overtime hours are supported by timekeeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-clerical-overtime-2023m-124Medicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… submitting accurate administrative costs to the Department of Health (Department) and whether the Department is … and locally funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically … days prior to the management contract’s proposed effective date. However, the Department did not approve the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careOpinion 94-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) … their land through the Department. Forest land is eligible if the tract is at least 50 contiguous (adjoining) acres … qualifying standards – for over 45 years. Key Findings We identified weaknesses in several aspects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the Library’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2011 through April 30, 2013. Background The Elmont Public Library (Library) is located in the Town of Hempstead in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Oversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed … 2023-2024 totaled $38.6 million. Key Findings Overall, we determined that SUNY is monitoring EOP, and campuses were … monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program EOP and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programCost-of-Living Adjustment – Divorce and Your Benefits
… payments as intent to provide the ex-spouse with a COLA. If the intent is to prohibit an ex-spouse from receiving a … the COLA, the DRO must be drafted to reflect that intent . If a DRO awards an ex-spouse a flat dollar amount, a COLA … Retirement and Social Security Law Section 78-A (g) does not permit a non-spouse option beneficiary to receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/cost-living-adjustmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1845
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of actions that must … Reflect New York City Residence. Home Address is a P.O. Box. Background New York State Publication NYS-50 directs … directs that employee home addresses cannot be a postal box. Payroll Bulletin No. 922 provides guidance regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1845-correction-employee-addresses-and-local-tax-dataState Agencies Bulletin No. 1435
… changed his or her name and has not yet obtained a new card from the SSA, provide the employee with Form SS-5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1435-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported