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Understanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development. It will also address the options for amending the budget and monitoring the budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-the-budget-process-060723.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8-response.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63)
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8)
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8.pdfIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… that is not always conducted effectively. In order to ensure that tax dollars are spent efficiently, it is … before payments are authorized. With constant pressure to do more with less, localities cannot afford to overpay vendors, lose discounts or pay for goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… As a result, officials did not maximize interest earnings for the district. Auditors determined officials did not … options. Niagara Falls City School District – Out-of-District Tuition Billing (Niagara County) Tuition billings for district students enrolled in out-of-district programs were not always accurately calculated or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOther Bulletin No. 51
… Fine 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-51-april-2019-suny-construction-fund-scf-management-andBerkshire Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-310)
… located on the grounds of the Berkshire Farm Center in the Town of Canaan, Columbia County. The District, which … action when necessary to avoid incurring expenditures in excess of available revenues. Develop a plan to repay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/berkshire-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-310State Agencies Bulletin No. 2191
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of new voluntary deduction codes for Sunlife Accident Insurance Specified Disease Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2191-new-sunlife-insurance-deduction-codes-public-employees-federation-pefTown of Esperance – Fund Balance (2016M-405)
… of the subsequent year's budget. Town officials have not developed a fund balance policy. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to reduce the amount of available fund balance in a manner that benefits Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-esperance-fund-balance-2016m-405CUNY Bulletin No. CU-738
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify CUNY agencies of a new deduction code for a political action … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-738-new-deduction-code-international-union-operating-engineersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1932
… implemented the 2016-2019 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, provides for a payment of performance advances … the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … State Agencies Bulletin No 1932 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1932-september-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advances-andOpinion 97-21
… §30(3): Section 263 of the Education Law does not operate to relieve public libraries from the requirement that annual … reports be filed with the State Comptroller pursuant to section 30 of the General Municipal Law. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the filing of annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21IX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… for each contract/grant. The values for Project ID will no longer be the same as the Contract ID/Grant Award ID due … utilize the Project Guide to assist in Project Setup. See Chapter XIX, Section 2 Establishing a Project of this Guide … Coach, see Training Material, “ JAA-GCC101-024 ” – Grant Sub Allocate . Agencies must monitor that their project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agenciesPrivacy and Links Policy
… to protecting your privacy when you access our website and the online services we offer. Consistent with New York … concerning a natural person which, because of name, number, symbol, mark, or other identifier, can be used to … request). We use information you provide, such as your email address, only to send you information that you have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyCity of New Rochelle - Elevator Inspections (2018M-62)
… with 308 elevators and related equipment, our visits to 58 properties disclosed 140 elevators and related … inspection reports. Also, violation notices were not sent to 68 (91 percent) of these property owners. Bureau officials … track and monitor elevators and related equipment to ensure the Master List is complete and accurate. Enforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-new-rochelle-elevator-inspections-2018m-62Town of Dresden – Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations (2016M-369)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition … not developed a multiyear financial and capital plan to address the Town's long-term priorities. The Clerk did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dresden-financial-condition-and-town-clerk-operations-2016m-369Village of Penn Yan – Procurement (2024M-152)
… were made in accordance with Village policy and in the best interest of ratepayers. Key Findings Village officials … increased risk that the Village paid more than necessary for goods and services or made purchases that were not in the best interest of ratepayers. For example, of the 195 WTP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/07/village-penn-yan-procurement-2024m-152Oversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… at its two secure and specialized secure detention facilities—Horizon Juvenile Detention Center (Horizon) and … for youth. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is responsible for the certification, oversight, and … and detained at the NYC Department of Correction’s Rikers Island. Between October 1, 2018 and March 31, 2023, ACS data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centers