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Contract Advisory No. 31

… Guidance : Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022, OSC approval is required for purchases from OGS centralized … the agreement (contract) and procurement record documents to OSC through the Electronic Documents Submission System … Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022 OSC approval is required …

XII.10 Overview – XII. Expenditures

Sidney Memorial Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2014M-252)

… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2012 … June 30, 2014. Background The Sidney Memorial Public Library is located in the Village of Sidney, in Delaware County. The Library is governed by an elected seven-member Board of …

DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks

… AI and has to follow the state’s AI Policy. That was the case with NYSOFA, which had an AI system, but did not know … was insufficient information to determine if the example case was in fact AI. However, DOT is piloting three AI …

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… statutory limit by more than $2 million or 10 percentage points. The board and district officials improperly … the last three fiscal years, ranging from 3.2 percentage points to 9.5 percentage points over the limit. True North Rochester Preparatory …

VII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables

… required to reconcile cash advance bank accounts monthly in order to comply with the provisions in State Finance Law (SFL) §107. For full instructions, see Chapter XIV, … required to reconcile cash advance bank accounts monthly in order to comply with the provisions in State Finance Law …

Contract Submission System Guide for the Office of the Attorney General Users

… attached (uploaded) is displayed in this section. To view (download) a document, click on the document title. There is …

III.1 Statewide Financial System (SFS) Overview – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)

… In 2009, New York State (NYS) established the Statewide Financial System … (Program) through a partnership among the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), the Treasury Division of the … of a standard financial management system (FMS) for State agencies. The consolidation of Treasury’s cash, debt, …

XIII.10.A Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a State-Issued Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

… of Taxation and Finance, Division of the Treasury will cancel the check and the Office of the State Comptroller will cancel the expense report and credit the appropriation if … their appropriation. Returning the check with a request to cancel the expenditure will initiate the process. This may …

Town of Horseheads – Information Technology (2025M-109)

… [read complete report – pdf]   Audit Objective Did Town of Horseheads (Town) officials adequately manage network and … on cybersecurity best practices and to recognize the signs of a security incident, which can significantly reduce the likelihood of a cyberattack succeeding, such as a phishing attempt. …

XIV.13.B Error Identification and Resolution – XIV. Special Procedures

… time the voucher is paid. Pursuant to Section 179-h of the State Finance Law, interest charges should be charged to the same appropriation that was charged on the original voucher. Occasionally, an interest … journal entry has errors and is unable to post in SFS. State agencies are expected to monitor these errors and take …

Contract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises

… is accurately reporting these results to the Department of Economic Development. The audit covers the period April 1, … a State Public Authority created under Sections 3300-3321 of the Public Authorities Law, with eight of its 15 directors appointed by the Governor. The primary …

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-309

… in a 403B plan as well as the 457 Plan. The third party vendor who currently administers the 457 Plan is …

Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs

… coverage as a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four … Claims Keep track of where your claims come from so you can actively manage your risk areas and ensure that your … money. Your insurance carrier or a private consulting firm can help you develop policies and procedures to make safety …

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 6

… when processing payments to vendors.  Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Time Warner Cable may delay payment …

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 7

… Making Payments to Barnes & Noble Guidance: Consistent with the  Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, … and Noble may delay payment crediting. Also, consistent with the  GFO,  Chapter XII, Section 5.B - Unique Invoice …

Accounts Payable Advisory No. 16

… when processing payments to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Long Island Power Authority may delay …

XI.18.B Procurement Lobbying Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… as “the individual or entity, or any employee, agent or consultant or person acting on behalf of such individual or …

Operational Advisory No. 9

… information regarding the escheatment process see the  Guide to Financial Operations,   Chapter XIV, Section 1 - … 2363.1 - Outreach and Escheatment of 2024 Uncashed NYS Payroll Checks . …

Town of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)

…  [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and … The Board did not adequately oversee or manage the Towns ambulance service The Boards general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District …