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State Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… with the impact of severe storms, the breach of a large dam could result in the loss of life, devastation of several … and flooding that spans multiple counties. Even a small dam failure could result in significant economic consequences … by local governments. In the wake of a 2008 audit of DEC's dam safety program by DiNapoli's office, DEC strengthened its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Borough of Manhattan Community College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( 2015-S-93 ). Background Our initial audit, … and BMCC officials need to improve related to the use of bank accounts. As of July 1, 2008, CUNY colleges are required … CUNY Central did not have the required notification form for one of these accounts, which was opened in May 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followFair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activity (2014M-335)
… Board of Directors. The Department, which is located in the Village of Fair Haven in Cayuga County, provides fire protection to the Village, the Town of Sterling in Cayuga County and the Town of Wolcott in Wayne County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/27/fair-haven-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activityConnetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
Connetquot Public Library Cash Disbursements 2017M125
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125Department of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether: (i) … Insurance (UI) benefit payments approved by the Department of Labor (Department) were appropriate; and (ii) the … current and prior year data analytics. Background As part of our Office’s audit of the Department’s UI program, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion … the first quarter of 2023, growing 7.1%. “Growth in local sales tax collections slowed in the second quarter, returning … Counties: Forty-nine out of 57 counties had year-over-year sales tax increases during the second quarter, totaling 2.4% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 1490
… code eligibility change. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 13, 18, 46, 66 and 71, who are members of … eligibility for OMCE Special Benefits to include employees in bargaining units 13, 18, 46, 66 and 71. Employees in Bargaining Unit 06 will continue to be eligible for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1490-increased-eligibility-deduction-code-548-omce-special-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1502
… code eligibility change. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 13, 18, 46, 66 and 71, who wish to become … eligibility for deduction code 209 to include employees in Bargaining Units 13, 18, 46, 66 and 71. Employees in Bargaining Unit 06 will continue to be eligible for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1502-increased-eligibility-deduction-code-209-nys-management-confidentialVillage of Harriman – Audit Follow Up (2011M-182-F)
… Village of Harriman Audit Follow Up 2011M182F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/05/02/village-harriman-audit-follow-2011m-182-fTown of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … approximately 3,800 residents. The Town Board, comprising a Supervisor and four Board members, is the governing body responsible for overseeing the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3Public Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… State Medicaid spending by an estimated $3.7 billion and local Medicaid spending by $789 million in SFY 2022-23. … expects enrollment to decline to 6.9 million by March 2024 and to 6.6 million by March 2025. Children and adults represented 74.7 percent of all average monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthOpinion 95-18
… operation of village-owned cemetery) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in … Law (§§15-1500 through 15-1508) relates to the acquisition and operation of cemeteries by villages. Section 15-1502 … government, including a village, is authorized to adopt and amend local laws, not inconsistent with the provisions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18State Police Bulletin No. SP-237
… PBA Short Term Disability, PBA Critical Illness, or PBA Accident insurance will notice a change in the way their … Term Disability: Short Term Disability Critical Illness Accident Effective Dates: This bulletin is effective … NYSPBA Critical Illness Ins Deduction Code 562: NYSPBA Accident Insurance Deduction Code 545 continues to be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-237-separation-pba-insurance-deduction-code-545Special Disability Benefits – New Career Plan
… to bodily fluids that may have involved the transmission of this disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with members of the public. Firefighters who are permanently disabled by heart disease, certain types of cancer or lung disease, but passed a physical examination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-disability-benefitsSpecial Disability Benefits – Career Plan
… to bodily fluids that may have involved the transmission of this disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with members of the public. Firefighters who are permanently disabled by heart disease, certain types of cancer or lung disease, but passed a physical examination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/special-disability-benefitsSpecial Disability Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… to bodily fluids that may have involved the transmission of this disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with members of the public. Firefighters who are permanently disabled by heart disease, certain types of cancer or lung disease, but passed a physical examination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/special-disability-benefitsSpecial Disability Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… to bodily fluids that may have involved the transmission of this disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with members of the public. Firefighters who are permanently disabled by heart disease, certain types of cancer or lung disease, but passed a physical examination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/special-disability-benefitsSpecial Disability Benefits – Police and Fire Plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/special-disability-benefitsPartial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… benefit as a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) payment at retirement, in exchange for a permanently reduced monthly pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementCortland County – Public Water Supplies (2016M-318)
… the County’s oversight of public water supplies (PWS) for the period January 1, 2015 through May 13, 2016. … are performed in compliance with NYS DOH guidelines for frequency, sanitarians document that violations observed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/cortland-county-public-water-supplies-2016m-318