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Selected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed … for collecting fines and fees for violations issued within NYC, and also the Outside Collection Agency/External Inquiry … from respondents who have New York plates and live within NYC. DOF refers other cases to the NYC Law Department, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsTown of Burke – Fiscal Oversight (2016M-277)
… June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Burke is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately … reports. The Board did not audit and approve claims in accordance with Town Law for 20 of the 100 check disbursements that we reviewed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-burke-fiscal-oversight-2016m-277Town of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
… County as required. The Board: Did not establish, by local law or resolution, one granted exemption. Key Recommendations … should: Ensure all exemptions are established by local law or resolution. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216Selected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Objectives To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required … 8, 2020 was to provide clean, low-cost, and reliable energy consistent with its commitment to the environment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88What's New
… Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be converting to the Kelmar Abandoned Property System (KAPS) for reporting unclaimed funds. With this change, only reports formatted in … concerning the date of death of a presumed owner of unclaimed funds: 2 NYCRR § 126.1 was adopted to establish the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Report 2018-S-16 ). About the Program The … as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. Also, Medicaid must not pay for ED drugs, … for procedures and supplies to treat ED for registered sex offenders. We issued our initial audit report on June 3, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedOptional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… Temporary or provisional positions (under Civil Service Law); Employment of less than 30 hours per week, or less than … to join (Section 45 of the Retirement and Social Security Law). The privilege of membership cannot be withheld by an … must, at the time of hiring, inform new employees in writing of the right to membership. The law also requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also … to override the cap. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 4.12% for those with a June 30, 2025 … well above 2%,” DiNapoli said. “With one-time pandemic relief aid nearly exhausted, school district and municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearHolland Central School District – Claims Audit (2021M-210)
… Superintendent’s secretary as the Board’s claims auditor for 12 of 14 months. Key Recommendations Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/holland-central-school-district-claims-audit-2021m-210Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… Introduction In March 2023, the Office of the State Comptroller reported that the … declined due to federal actions. 1 Nevertheless, one in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced … In March 2023 the Office of the State Comptroller reported that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-13-19)
… to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. Local Finance Law requires all local … deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and … the Hospital fund that are related to the hospital which closed in 2005. While the Hospital fund is primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/05/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-13-19Town of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… accounting records and provided reliable financial reports to the Town Board (Board). Key Findings The … complete and accurate accounting records and financial reports. As a result, the Supervisor provided financial records and reports to the Board that contained significant errors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Eastport Fire District – Procurement (2025M-50)
… $847,191. This included 11 professional service and insurance vendors paid $214,672 and 20 vendors paid $96,955 … quotes. Audit Summary The Board-adopted procurement policy (Policy) addresses the procurement of goods and … methods for the procurement of professional services and insurance. The Board did not use a competitive method such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/05/eastport-fire-district-procurement-2025m-50DiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… York City, Yonkers, Buffalo, Syracuse and Rochester, the “Big Five” school districts in New York, as well as national … whose educations were interrupted, initially received 16.5% of New York City’s ESSER III funding, falling short of the … In contrast to New York City, Los Angeles has dedicated 60.5% of its ESSER III funds for academic recovery. Despite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County … are senior citizens who trusted the defendants with their retirement savings. In total – at least 40 victims came … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… Letitia James and the New York State Police announced. William Tarby pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth … pay full restitution and cannot seek public office again. “William Tarby exploited his position with the town to pay off … basic trust that New Yorkers put in them,” James said. “William Tarby stole from the people he was elected to serve, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townNew York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… and members are paying excessively for dual Empire Plan Family coverage. The audit covered the period January 1, 2014 … policies and procedures. The annual cost for Empire Plan Family coverage ranged from $20,570 to $28,953 during the … to the full cost of coverage. The State does not allow two Family coverages for its employees; if a member and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… investigation. As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the … conviction has been removed from office. Volkmann, 57, of Stuyvesant, served as a Chief of Police for the town of … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageThe 80/20 Housing Program
… To determine whether housing developers participating in the Housing Finance Agency’s 80/20 Program complied with Program requirements regarding the number of designated affordable units and tenant eligibility; and to analyze the cost and resources used to achieve program results at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-345
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Office of Court Administration of OSC’s automatic processing in Pay … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Office of Court Administration of OSCs automatic processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-345-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-judges-and-justices