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XII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Overview Section 110 of New York State Finance Law requires the head of the agency certify or approve vouchers for submission to … Other individuals may also approve vouchers if the head of the agency (or designee) has granted that authority by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersRecord of Activities Template – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Officials are required to complete a three-month record of activities (ROA) within 150 days of the start of the term. We have created a fillable template to help you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/record-activities-templateComparison of ERS Benefits
… Below is a comparison of Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) benefits by tier. … 2012 April 1, 2012 and after Vesting After earning 5 years of service credit. Employee Contributions 3% of gross salary until 10 years of membership or service … Tier 6 Benefit Information A comparison of key ERS benefits including vesting contributions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefitsComparison of PFRS Benefits
… Below is a comparison of Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) benefits by … 2012 April 1, 2012 and after Vesting After earning 5 years of service credit. Employee Contributions None if employer … their plan’s minimum service requirement, regardless of age. Members in regular plans can retire with full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-pfrs-benefitsRefunding of State Bonds
… Program Legislative Session 2023-2024: Refunding of State Bonds – A.5833 /S.5442 (Pretlow/Krueger) - Signed as Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2025 – Removes the three percent limit on the call … premium that may be reserved to the state for the purposes of redeeming or refunding state bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/refunding-state-bondsNotice of Reserve Funds
… Signed into law on December 31, 2016 as Chapter 514 of the Laws of 2016 – A.7675 (Buchwald) / S.5795 (Marcellino) – To … school district fiscal operations by requiring publication of reserve funds and reserves funded by resolution Memo Bill … school district fiscal operations by requiring publication of reserve funds and reserves funded by resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-reserve-fundsAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function as one of his or her primary (or sole) responsibilities. Providing … activity mitigates risks associated with the expenditure of public money. Although boards are not required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorMonitoring of Homeless Data
… Objectives To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) monitors data … population to better understand the nature and scope of homelessness across the State; and to determine if OTDA’s … are using all available data to best address the needs of those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataTransformation of the MTA
… We also determined whether MTA has implemented any aspect of the Transformation Plan (Plan) that resulted in improved … assign, transfer, share, or consolidate any one or more of its powers, duties, functions, or activities, or any department, division or office, or any of those of its subsidiaries or affiliates. The legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaOversight of Campus Foundations
… Purpose To determine if the State University of New York’s System Administration is providing sufficient oversight of campus foundations to make certain the campus foundations … through October 12, 2017. Background The State University of New York’s (SUNY) State-operated campuses are authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsContinuity of Operations Planning
… Purpose To determine the adequacy of State agencies’ continuity of operations planning for major unexpected events. Our audit … 1, 2017 through August 23, 2017. Background The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (Division) is … To determine the adequacy of State agencies continuity of operations planning for major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningSafety of Seized Dogs
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners. The audit covered the period January 1, 2015 to … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets adequately oversees the seizure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsOversight of Nurse Licensing
… The Department oversees the licensure and practice of the professions, as outlined in Title VIII of the New York State Education Law (Education Law). Its … active professional nursing licenses – in the titles of licensed practical nurse, registered professional nurse, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingExamination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which … employee for calendar years 2013 and 2014. The objective of our examination was to determine if the Department … commuting and is not reimbursable. The official station of every employee is designated by the head of the agency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesManagement of Energy Consumption
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) officials have been … not effectively managing their energy consumption and, as of March 31, 2010, have not achieved the reduction goals set … can be measured accurately. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Office of Mental Health: Compliance With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumptionReporting of Billboard Income
… Statements (RPIE) filed with the New York City Department of Finance (Finance). We also determined whether penalties … RPIE. Our audit period included RPIEs due September 1st of 2009 and 2010 and used to compute tax assessments for the … the Division, in part, relies on the accurate submission of an RPIE from the owners of income producing property. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/reporting-billboard-incomeOversight of Homeless Shelters
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately … leadership, guidance, and support to county Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) in the operation of these programs. Through its Bureau of Shelter Services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersUse of State Appropriations
… promotion, and education. It is governed by a Board of Directors, most of whom are involved in the wine and grape industry, and has … through a contract with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM). Its most recent contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsAdministration of Tenant Complaints
… New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant complaints in a … New York State Homes and Community Renewal consists of all the State’s housing and community renewal agencies. These agencies include the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (Division), which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaints