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Oversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… despite multiple requests and opportunities throughout the course of our review, ESD was either unable or unwilling to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-followSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… was effectively and efficiently combating prescription drug diversion and abuse in New York State, in large part … to ensure its resources are used effectively to stem drug diversion and abuse through a range of efforts, from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followDisposal of Electronic Devices
… are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, private, and sensitive information. The audit covers the … formal procedures to address the risk that personal, private, or sensitive information (PPSI) may be improperly … dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, the Office of General Services (OGS) provides this service for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesExtended School Day Program
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the State Education Department (Department) … for the period October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2014 to operate an Extended School Day Program (ESD) in two New … arts and music activities during non-school hours to children who attend high-poverty, low-performing schools. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/extended-school-day-programEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… Objective To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, … To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts in accordance with Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Groton – Highway Department Asset Accountability (Tompkins County) Town officials did not adequately safeguard … receipts for all transactions and did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations and verify the accuracy of the financial records. As a result, the clerk’s bank account balance was $6,251 more than it should have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … did not maintain adequate records to properly account for BID funds. BID charges exceeded the statutory limit for … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 88-16
… 1987, and that the gross salary of the judgment debtor is $300 every two weeks. In such a case, $90 of interest would … of each installment of the income execution (10% of $300, or $30) to interest and to satisfy the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Opinion 90-49
… AND PHRASES -- "Per day" (for purposes of compensation to improvement district commissioners) TOWN LAW, §214: Where … district commissioners, a commissioner is entitled to the full per day amount for each day on which he or she … It is for the municipal auditing body or official to determine, in the first instance, whether a claimant is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Opinion 89-41
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of service award program); (referendum requirement); (necessity of … a public hearing is required prior to the establishment of a service award program for the volunteer firefighters of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Opinion 88-39
… county, or a village located within the town is entitled to receive distribution of cash bail forfeited in a town … order of the town justice when the defendant failed either to appear as directed to schedule a preliminary hearing or to advise that the … county or a village located within the town is entitled to receive distribution of cash bail forfeited in a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39Opinion 92-19
… PLANNING -- Subdivisions (authority of town to regulate traffic on private roads in residential subdivision) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Private Roads (authority of town to regulate traffic in residential subdivision) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … 400000 according to the 1990 federal census may regulate traffic in residential subdivisions on private roads open to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Opinion 99-9
… the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to pay for continuing legal education tuition for city attorney) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … expenses - continuing legal education tuition for municipal attorney) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-9Opinion 96-8
… toll collection regulations pertaining to the "E-Z Pass" electronic toll collection program. The violations are … It is our opinion, then, that a violation of the "E-Z Pass" toll collection regulations constitutes an "offense" … as evidenced by a photo-monitoring system, of the "E-Z Pass" toll collection regulations handled by a town or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Divorce – Article 14 Benefits
… subject to equitable distribution. Equitable distribution is the division of marital assets between spouses after the … die or terminate membership. If you are divorced, it is especially important to review your beneficiary … or judicial separation becomes final. An exception is if the terms of a DRO specify otherwise. Beneficiary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/divorceDivorce – New Career Plan
… after the marriage has ended. This division must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) if we are to … benefits should be divided. However, it does not allow for a distribution of your pension until you actually retire, … designations for certain benefits are revoked when a divorce, annulment or judicial separation becomes final. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/divorceDivorce – Career Plan
… to equitable distribution. “Equitable distribution” is the division of marital assets between spouses after the … die or terminate membership. If you are divorced, it is especially important to review your beneficiary … or judicial separation becomes final. An exception applies is if the terms of a DRO specify otherwise. Beneficiary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/divorceDivorce – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… benefits should be divided. However, it does not allow for a distribution of your pension until you actually retire, … wishes. Effective July 7, 2008, beneficiary designations for certain benefits are revoked when a divorce, annulment or judicial separation becomes final. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/divorceDivorce – Forest Rangers Plan
… certain alternative options may also be revoked. For more information on how your pension benefits may be affected by … Forest Rangers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/divorceDivorce – Police and Fire Plan
… determined that retirement benefits are marital property and subject to equitable distribution. “Equitable … (Tier 1), Cash Refund Contributions option (Tier 1, 2 and 3) and Five and Ten Year Certain options. The Survivor Benefit … Police and Fire Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/divorce