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County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and … County of Rockland Budget Review B61619 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19New York City Budget Balanced But Economic Risks Have Grown
… the threats on the horizon. The city should also step up its efforts to identify savings opportunities to help close projected budget gaps.” The strength of the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-city-budget-balanced-economic-risks-have-grownDiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… Halfway through the state’s fiscal year, state tax receipts are trailing last … according to the September State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “COVID-19 had … Halfway through the states fiscal year state tax receipts are trailing last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsWest Glens Falls Fire Company No. 1 – Financial Operations (2013M-383)
… 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Background The West Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company #1 is a volunteer … The Company is affiliated with the Fire Fighters of West Glens Falls Association (Association), which is a separate … West Glens Falls Fire Company No 1 Financial Operations 2013M383 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/11/west-glens-falls-fire-company-no-1-financial-operations-2013mOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… oversees these larger-scale facilities, and is responsible for inspecting these certified shelters and ensuring they … and Regulations. In contrast, it has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to the Local Districts. However, the Office remains responsible for monitoring Local Districts’ oversight and inspection of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followVillage of Malverne – Procurement (2017M-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s procurement process for the period … policy. Village officials allowed goods and services to be purchased before authorization from the … policy requirement for the use of requisitions/POs prior to ordering goods and services. Restrict the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-malverne-procurement-2017m-16Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation – Enforcement Mortgages (2017M-39)
… September 30, 2016. Background The Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation (Land Bank) is a … and tax-delinquent properties to productive use. Property sales requiring significant renovation or … to an enforcement mortgage that secures a lien against a property. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/28/greater-syracuse-property-development-corporation-enforcement-mortgagesOpinion 99-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … and custodial agreements prepared by the Office of the State Comptroller pursuant to section 44 of chapter 708 of … 708 of the Laws of 1992, the legislation that enacted the new section 10, the Office of the State Comptroller prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-16Examination of Outstanding Premiums
… Background New York State businesses pay NYSIF premiums for workers compensation and disability insurance. If a … by the Department of Tax and Finance (DTF), is a way for State agencies to offset State payments to recover … however, it has taken steps to participate in the program. For example, NYSIF received DOB approval to participate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November
… predicting that national retail sales will be strong this holiday season, local officials should continue to monitor … of Taxation and Finance. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-9-percent-novemberImplementation of Selected Aspects of the Climate Mobilization Act
… owners to post the building’s Energy Efficiency Rating label (energy efficiency label) in a conspicuous location near each public entrance of … private building owners to display an energy efficiency label in a conspicuous area near each public entrance so it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/21/implementation-selected-aspects-climate-mobilization-actOpinion 89-31
… Election (authority of city to provide for) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §§10(1)(ii)(a)(1), (c)(1), 37: A city may not … in this State that government by representation is the rule. Direct action by the electorate is the exception and … Therefore, unless a city is authorized under its home rule powers to adopt a local law providing for recall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31State Agencies Bulletin No. 1897
… position between 04/01/2021 and 03/31/2022. There is no minimum service requirement following the employee’s … be submitted as soon as possible but must be received no later than 03/25/2021 . Please email completed … follow the Agency Actions identified in Payroll Bulletin No. 1786 Non-negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1897-april-2021-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumMedicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… 2014. Background In 1990, Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Rebate Program) to reduce state and … been able to recover a portion of Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates from drug manufacturers. The Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careMonitoring Town Asphalt Road Projects (2012MS-7)
… audit was to determine whether towns adequately monitored road surfacing projects for the period January 1, 2011, to … requires vendors hired on a public work contract (such as road surfacing) to pay their employees on that contract the … Key Findings Towns can improve their monitoring of asphalt road surfacing projects to better ensure that asphalt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/04/05/monitoring-town-asphalt-road-projects-2012ms-7Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… before applying for a taxable loan from NYSLRS. To Apply Online: Retirement Online is the fastest, most convenient way to apply for a … loan will be taxable and more. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , then look under “My Account Summary” to see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1928
State Agencies Bulletin No 1928
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1928-april-2021-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesTown of Ballston - Water Fund Financial Operations (2023M-60)
… Officials did not maintain an inventory or list of meters purchased and issued to track costs and ensure rates were applied consistently, and meters were accounted for. The water clerk (clerk) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/15/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2023m-60DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… money is also a deterrent to those who might try to game the system. “I want to thank State Senator Elijah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Hits $787 Million
… manage costs while providing taxpayers with critical services.” Meanwhile, the average number of state employees (excluding the State University of New York and the City University of New York) decreased slightly in … to a minimum consistent with operational needs by proper scheduling and other arrangements. Three agencies that manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-million