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New York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The state’s prison population declined by half from March … to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a follow-up report by … The states prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021 but the population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingOpinion 94-18
… or for nominal consideration. You ask whether it is necessary for the members of a village volunteer fire … no further action by members of the fire companies is necessary to establish a separately incorporated fire … an exempt volunteer firefighters' benevolent association is a private not-for-profit corporation, a village may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Town of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)
… Background The Town of Afton is located in Chenango County and has a population of 2,851 residents. The Town is governed … five-member Town Board comprising the Town Supervisor and four council members. The Town’s 2013 budget … needs. Specifically, we found that large capital purchases and improvements during the last five completed fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… have not developed a formal, documented multiyear capital plan. The District developed a reserve plan that … policy. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a multiyear capital plan for a three- to five-year period that addresses the anticipated timeline for completion of capital improvements, funding sources for these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Open Book New York
… Tax Revenue New York State Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Dispensary Map Legislative Travel and Per Diem Expenses Total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/open-book-new-yorkCost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… Study You may need to make a determination on what type of vehicle is needed. A general rule of thumb is that used vehicles may require more frequent and … life example follows: A county was faced with the choice of either purchasing used mid-sized vehicles or new compact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… has resulted in landowners enrolled in two private forest conservation programs receiving property tax … break for landowners who commit to protect their private forest land, but some property owners are not living up to … incentives are achieving their goal to improve private forest management. The tax benefits received are worth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-properties2 Degree Scenario Analysis - Shareholder Proposal
Shareholder request that DTE Energy, Dominion Energy and Southwestern Energy detail how they will be impacted by the effort to achieve Paris Agreement's goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/2-degree-scenario-analysis-shareholder-proposal.pdfDiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… emergency.” Superstorm Sandy caused roughly $5 billion in damages to MTA assets, including serious damage to the … Tunnel, the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, and six bus depots in 2012. In its aftermath, B&T and MTA’s bus operating units – Transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsFederal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… Historic relief funds from the federal government, provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, boosted New York’s per capita balance of payments from Washington from second-to-last in federal … Historic relief funds from the federal government provided in response to the COVID19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… powers, the following guidance should be considered: As a best practice, the governing board may provide the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020
… that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) … to by the Board, to ascertain the expenses it incurred in administering the Program for the three State Fiscal Years … 31, 2020. On average, the Board incurred $207 million in expenses, including about $6 million attributable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State … To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers Compensation Board Board incurred in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedAbout Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsGuide to Completing the AC-2772 Direct Deposit Form
Guide to Completing the AC-2772 Direct Deposit Form
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/pdf/guide-completing-ac-2772-direct-deposit-form.pdfControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate controls to … service providers (Providers) and devices subject to the Public Safety Communications Surcharge (Surcharge) are … To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance has adequate controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18.pdfDiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… modeling the practices and policies of other utilities in the United States and worldwide. In its agreement letter dated Jan. 9, FirstEnergy wrote that … Company could take to reduce its greenhouse gas emission in connection with President Obama’s goal of an 80 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter
… government sales tax collections totaled $5.83 billion in the second calendar quarter (April-June) of 2024, an … all other regions of the state also saw increases. “Growth in local sales tax collections has moderated, as both … to local sales tax growth, and its moderate increase in collections reflects in part a tourism industry that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-22-second-quarterAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
To determine whether instructional staff employed by City University of New York who are granted fellowship leaves are awarded such leaves for authorized purpo
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leaves