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Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)
… - pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Greenwood Lake Union Free School District’s (District’s) progress, as of February 2025, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Greenwood Lake Union Free School Districts Districts progress as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-fDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… is clearer. Gaps are forecast at $2.5 billion in 2025 and 2026 as spending outpaces inflation projections, but could be as high as $4.6 billion in 2026 if the MTA’s unspecified gap-closing program falls short … will reach a “new normal” of 1.3 billion trips in 2026, which is 23% fewer than 2019. To date, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… were being collected in various funds but not being spent on the intended purposes in a timely manner. The report … choices for making charitable donations through check-offs on their state PIT returns continue to grow. At the end of … of contributions, with more than 16,000, while Breast Cancer Research received the largest amount of donations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… processing controls to prevent future improper payments. United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan … Drug Rebates (2014-S-62) In accordance with its contract, United is required to negotiate agreements with drug … of the agreements on to the prescription drug program. United subcontracted key functions of the prescription drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsPublic Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Increase to Highest Level Since 2015 For SFY 2022-23, the average monthly number of public assistance recipients in the State increased by … 74 percent of public assistance expenditures. The average number of FA recipients increased for the first time … For SFY 202223 the average monthly number of public assistance recipients in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… for, in 2016 under contract L120019 with SUNY Downstate Medical Center (Downstate). Our objective was to determine … and make necessary repairs to Downstate’s Bay Ridge medical facility. The Assistant Facilities Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… for staff and students. While the DOE does not conduct shelter-in-place drills and correctly states these drills are … the data supports the value of conducting them. Shelter in place is a response to an emergency situation in … and 684 instances in which students and staff had to shelter in place – more than three times the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in its senior centers. Our audit covered the three fiscal years … we conducted on-site observations and interviews at senior centers through March 7, 2017. Background The New York … nearly 1.55 million adults aged 60 and older (defined as senior citizens) residing in New York City. This number is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyAccounts Payable Advisory No. 52
… Subject: The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that agencies receive the … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that agencies receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/52-gfo-receiving-section-xi-a9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the following audits have been issued: City University of New York (CUNY): Administration of Fellowship Leaves … (2015-S-93) CUNY officials provided auditors with a list of 23 bank accounts that they were aware of at BMCC. … Auditors found SED does not adequately monitor whether schools are in compliance with all fire safety regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) inadequate monitoring and enforcement has resulted in landowners enrolled in two … requirements. Additionally, there are 795 properties under the older 480 program for which landowners have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… Purpose To notify agencies of the final reduction in employee contributions. Affected Employees … with Pay, Leave without Pay) employees eligible for the final reduction in employee contribution effective 4/1/10. … To notify agencies of the final reduction in employee contributions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 317
… fee schedule Affected Employees Employees who utilize OGS parking facilities and have deduction code 427 Effective … OSC will automatically increase the biweekly rates for parking fees: CURRENT BI-WEEKLY NEW BI-WEEKLY $ 3.73 $ 4.23 $ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/317-ogs-parking-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 249
… fee schedule Affected Employees Employees who utilize OGS parking facilities and have deduction code 427 Effective … OSC will automatically increase the biweekly rates for parking fees: CURRENT BI-WEEKLY NEW BI-WEEKLY $ 3.24 $ 3.73 $ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/249-ogs-parking-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 885
… up to $16,500 14% over $16,500 T7SNYB 1% 10% for 7 years 12% after 7 years T6CNYA 0% 12% up to $16,500 15% over $16,500 T6CNYB 0% 12% up to $16,500 15% over $16,500 T7CNYB 1% 10% for 7 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/885-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1157
… that is considered pensionable and included in the base for calculating contributions. Effective April 1, 2012, the contribution rate for Tier 6 is 3%. The contribution rate remains at 4% for uniformed court officers/peace …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1157-new-tier-6-benefit-structure-enrollment-following-retirement-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 492
… Purpose To instruct agencies in the procedures for recalculating affected salaries. … units. Background Several, but not all, bargaining units in the New York State Payroll System have settled their … the General Salary Increase percentage raise to all rows in the Job Data record for positions in that bargaining unit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/492-recalculation-salaries-employees-who-have-moved-between-bargaining-unitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 565
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in processing OGS parking deductions. Background … 427) into the employee’s payroll record. At the request of OGS, an electronic file has been created to automatically … To notify agencies of a change in processing OGS parking deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/565-automated-processing-deduction-code-427-ogs-parking-servicesPandemic and Recovery: Local Government Finances and Federal Assistance - Lessons from the Mid-Hudson Region
The case studies described in this report provide insight into some of the fiscal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented to individual local governments in 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/pandemic-and-recovery-lessons-from-the-mid-hudson-region.pdfThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
Identity theft cases surged in New York State in 2020, inflicting financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government programs as well as private financial institutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/increasing-threat-of-identity-theft.pdf