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Franklin County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-13)
… As a result, some victims are not receiving payments to which they are entitled or are experiencing significant … did not establish adequate policies and procedures to enforce and monitor restitution obligations. 16 of the 30 … outstanding checks totaling $2,918 were properly followed up on. In addition, officials did not make undisbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/franklin-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-13Chenango County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-3)
… to enforce and monitor restitution obligations. Six of the 20 restitution orders reviewed had uncollected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/chenango-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-3Rensselaer County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-5)
… to enforce and monitor restitution obligations. 13 of 28 restitution orders reviewed had uncollected payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/rensselaer-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-5Cheektowaga Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-85)
… (CEDC) Board properly managed and monitored the revolving loan fund program. Key Findings The CEDC Board did not properly manage or monitor the revolving loan fund program and was unaware inadequate accounting … records were not complete, accurate or up to date. Loan repayments were not properly accounted for or deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/11/05/cheektowaga-economic-development-corporation-cedc-revolvingMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… Transit is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world, with 472 … (i.e., Models R142, R142A, R143, R160, and R188) and train locomotives (Model R156), which included ERUs, or … a valuable safety feature that allow for the monitoring of train equipment and technical analysis of incidents/accidents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsTown of Kirkwood – Justice Court Operations (2016M-414)
… more than $1 million in fines, fees, surcharges and bail money. Key Findings The Justices did not ensure that all bank … this listing with the reconciled bank balance and money on hand. Follow up on all bail money held to determine what course of action is applicable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-kirkwood-justice-court-operations-2016m-414Washington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… loan denial letter. The Director did not adequately follow up with seven of the 14 businesses in order to verify that funds were used for the approved purpose. Loan … written policies and procedures outlining the actions to be taken when job creation and retention goals are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolvingFederal Spending by Major Funding Streams and Functions – Federal Funding and New York
… share of federal receipts – an estimated 87 percent in SFY 2026 – supports health and human services programs. Federal … Disbursements in New York State Budget by Function, SFY 2026 Note: Figures are as projected in January 2025 Source: NYS Division of the Budget, FY 2026 NYS Executive Budget Financial Plan The FY 2026 NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-spending-major-funding-streams-and-functionsOpinion 94-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Service Award Program (service credit for attending meetings of groups within a fire department or fire company) … Law 217cv authorizes credit to be granted towards a year of firefighting service under a service award program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25New York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… (collectively referred to as members). The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering … members. The Department of Civil Service (Civil Service) is responsible for administering NYSHIP and determines … they do not have information to determine if a member is a dependent on another NYSHIP policy with the State or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… and enforcing safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. The audit covered the period January 1, 2011 through … its Industry Inspection Unit is responsible for inspecting rides at all amusement parks, fairs, and other venues located … made over 4,800 site visits to conduct inspections of rides across the State. In 2013 alone, Department staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2021-F-3) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3-response.pdfMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber Report 2013S4
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… accounted for over half of the net out-migration in 2020. Married and head of household taxpayers (families) also left … the pandemic. In 2021, an equivalent of one in every 100 married resident filers left New York. Married filers earning between $100,000 and $500,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… and contribute to other serious health effects. Fish and wildlife show harmful effects from acid rain and mercury in … 6, Part 201, of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (Regulation). The Regulation, along with the Uniform … with the newly issued Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The facility has challenged the Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-245
… to the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, Division of Treasure, per instructions in Payroll Bulletin No. 908 . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-245-april-2017-unified-court-system-state-new-york-ucs-retroactiveState Agencies Bulletin No. 1598
… is to inform agencies of PayServ changes that must occur when an employee is Retired and Rehired. Affected Employees: … is to inform agencies of PayServ changes that must occur when an employee is Retired and Rehired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1598-terminating-retirement-plans-active-employees-prior-job-action-retireNY-Sun Incentive Program
… the objectives required by the Public Service Commission for the NY-Sun Incentive Program (NY-Sun), including: … a commitment of $1 billion to stimulate the marketplace for solar energy in New York. NY-Sun aims to add more than … established 210 days as the expected time required for installers to complete most projects, and an extension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/ny-sun-incentive-programSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… the bulk of which was not provided until June and July 2015. In addition, some of the information that we requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followPublic Safety Overtime
… received from employers who are seeking clarity about public safety overtime, Regulation 315.5 of the New York … is reportable and pensionable. As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime that is paid by a public entity, and meets other requirements, is pensionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/public-safety-overtime