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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Research and Development Authority (Authority) was created in 1975 to use innovation and technology to solve some of New … York’s most difficult energy and environmental problems in ways that improve the State’s economy. The Authority … $7 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2Oversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… period April 1, 2013 through December 10, 2015. Background In New York State, the Department of Health (Department) is … with the current SFA, Public Consulting Group (PCG). In total, the Department has paid $19.1 million since April … service and data and reporting. Despite improvement in the SFA’s timeliness of EI claim payments, as of September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentState Agencies Bulletin No. 885
… 6252 2(c), eliminating the mandatory employee contribution for members who have ten (10) or more years of membership in … (10) or more years of membership in the ORP are eligible for the reduction in contribution regardless of any break(s) … implement the contribution rate changes as described below for eligible employees. New Contribution Percentages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/885-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementDiNapoli: Comcast Agrees To Disclose Political Spending
… to disclose political spending made with corporate funds. In December, as trustee of the New York State Common … public its political spending. The new agreement resulted in a withdrawal of the resolution. As of March 14, the Fund … 7,885,555 shares of Comcast valued at $383.7 million “In light of the recent Supreme Court decisions governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-comcast-agrees-disclose-political-spendingOpinion 92-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition for … Law, §209-b[1][a]). The squad may render services in cases of accidents, calamities or other emergencies in connection with which the services of firefighters may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45Selected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River Park Trust has established adequate controls over the … 1, 2010 through March 26, 2014. Background The Hudson River Park Trust (Trust) is a public benefit corporation authorized under the Hudson River Park Act (Act) in 1998. The Act also created Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Carthage Water Pollution Control Facility , City of Long Beach , Oneida Public Library , Village of Quogue and the … and online payments with approved abstracts. City of Long Beach – Budget Review (Nassau County) The significant revenue … Carthage Water Pollution Control Facility City of Long Beach Oneida Public Library Village of Quogue and the Shelby …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Delaware County , Fulton County Industrial … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Delaware County Fulton County Industrial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Town of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and … P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Taxes – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… State Tax Collections Increased Significantly in SFY 2021-22 from … $82.4 Billion to $121.1 Billion In SFY 2021-22, reported New York State tax collections increased by 47 percent, primarily reflecting … In SFY 202122 reported New York State tax collections increased by 47 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/taxesStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… of the importance of providing all required information in order to ensure a timely audit and payment of their reimbursement claim. These forms can be designed in either a manual or electronic format. An electronic format … A travel reimbursement form should request information in the following areas: Purpose and dates(s) of the travel – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… Objective To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic … is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet contract terms and requirements. The … To determine if the Office of Parks Recreation and Historic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… of EO 95; however, certain aspects of the order have not been fully addressed. There is limited assurance OGS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Police and Fire Plan
… after July 1, 1973. You are eligible to retire with full benefits at age 62, or may choose early retirement with a reduced benefit between ages 55 and … to retire with full benefits at age 62, or may choose early retirement with a reduced benefit between ages 55 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/eligibility-benefit-and-filingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Solvay Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … the board did not ensure that the policies and procedures in the charter and bylaws were followed and at times allowed … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Plattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… all providers. The Board Chair had a prohibited interest in a contract between the District and a store which the … to ensure that the District does not enter into contracts in which an officer or employee has a prohibited interest. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsLackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… audit was was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $47 million. Key Findings For the last four years, the Board and District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hempstead Union Free School District – Management of District Resources (2014M-253)
… The Hempstead Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which is governed by an … that all of its decisions and deliberations are performed in a transparent and public manner. District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/29/hempstead-union-free-school-district-management-district-resources-2014mHamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… Summary were not sufficiently detailed for the taxpayer to know exactly what work was to be performed and what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Assessment and Collection of Selected Penalties
… the carrier, the law requires WCB to impose a $50 penalty (HP-1 penalty) on the carrier. The proceeds of these penalties … fund. Key Findings While WCB properly bills for the HP-1 penalties, it has not been making sufficient efforts to … efforts. As of October 18, 2011, there were 26,981 HP-1 penalties outstanding, totaling about $1.4 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/24/assessment-and-collection-selected-penalties