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State Agencies Bulletin No. 647
… Background Recently, a binding arbitration award was made in accordance with section 209 of the Civil Service Law with respect to certain employees in the Security Services Bargaining Unit represented by NYSCOPBA. Because only certain employees in the Security Services Bargaining Unit are eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/647-new-bargaining-unit-payroll-code-change-non-arbitration-eligibleTown of Coventry - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-180)
… remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk did not record, deposit, remit or report all collections in a timely manner. As a result, the Town’s collections were … property tax collections and Clerk fees accurately and in a timely manner. Deposit all collections within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-coventry-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-180Wappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement policy. Key Findings … Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Key Recommendations Ensure professional services are procured in a competitive manner in accordance with District policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Lockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … demonstrate that certain goods and services were procured in accordance with the New York State General Municipal Law … bidding to ensure the District awards the contract in a manner consistent with GML. Comply with the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Village of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… receipts were collected, deposited, recorded and remitted in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justices … As a result, errors and irregularities were found in the Court’s records: The Senior Court Clerk’s duties were … Court Clerk deposited 12 personal checks totaling $2,096 in place of missing cash. The Senior Court Clerk deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… tuition (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. Key Findings Officials did not establish NRT rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. The District’s NRT rates … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationTown of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally … did not deposit and remit clerk fees and tax collections in a timely manner. In addition, the Town Board (Board) did not conduct the … deposited remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… and implemented needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets. Key Findings District officials … or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets as required by New York State (NYS) … properly exempt 140 of the 379 (37 percent) water outlets in the District because they did not have a sampling plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2021 proposed budget. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Investment Standard for NYS College Choice and NY ABLE Programs
… a Better Life Experience savings account program (NY ABLE) in line with investment standards of other states' programs … To bring the NY 529 and NY ABLE savings programs in line with investment standards of other states programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standard-nys-college-choice-and-ny-able-programsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the third quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “A strong upswing in the markets to close out 2019 boosted the Fund’s returns in its third quarter,” DiNapoli said. “Volatility remains the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-356
… Professional Staff Congress are eligible to participate in the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) … Department of Civil Service. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units T8, AJ and GA who are doctoral students … Congress and enrolled as a matriculated doctoral student in a CUNY graduate program, and simultaneously employed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-356-certain-cuny-employees-eligible-new-york-state-healthState Agencies Bulletin No. 1198
… Purpose To provide agencies information regarding changes in the processing of Automated Interface transactions and … 12:00 noon on Friday, November 9, 2012 will be processed in accordance with the changes described in this Bulletin. Background OSC is converting from using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1198-changes-automated-interface-transaction-processing-ai-agencies-onlyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1203
… to the data entry and processing of new Hire transactions in PayServ as a result of SSN Decoupling Affected Employees … Agencies entering new Hire transactions online/directly in PayServ Effective Date(s) Effective Tuesday, November 13, … directly into PayServ must follow the procedures described in this Bulletin Background SSN Decoupling has resulted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1203-changes-online-hire-transaction-entry-payservState Agencies Bulletin No. 783
… certain Management Confidential employees enrolled in the Income Protection Plan. Affected Employees Eligible … 1, 1994, the Workers’ Compensation benefit for employees in the Management Confidential bargaining units (BU 06, 18, … there are two options: For employees who are not enrolled in the IPP program, accruals are used followed by sick leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/783-new-workers-compensation-actionreason-code-management-confidentialState Agencies Bulletin No. 2437
… agencies that position pools and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected … See attachment: June 30, 2026 Lapsing Chartfield Strings in PayServ Agency Actions: Agencies will have to ensure … need to contact their Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2437-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsReal Property Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Real Property Portfolio (Report … assistance. As part of fulfilling its mission, ESD invests in infrastructure and innovation, supports the development of … of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/06/03/real-property-portfolio-followTransaction Number Requirement
… July 15, 2024, a Transaction Number will be required in the PARIS Procurement Report. Beginning July 15, 2024, … a Transaction Number for each procurement transaction in the Procurement Report. A field currently exists on the … Reporting Information System (PARIS) screen and in the bulk load to capture Transaction Number. Completing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementEnglish Language Learners Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, English Language Learners … or no English, and require support to become proficient in English—receive appropriate support to improve English proficiency can result in better academic outcomes and engagement in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/08/03/english-language-learners-program-followVII.9.A Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs Automation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… process generates journal entries to the General Ledger in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on a more real-time … which journal lines can post successfully and which are in error, and split the lines to allow for separate agency … date (liquidation date) is incorrect, prepare an AC-3286S form as per normal business process and email to OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9a-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costs-automation