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Opinion 2001-2
… with twenty-five points); (granting of points for one activity conditioned upon accumulation of points in another … in order to qualify for the twenty-five points for that activity; and (3) A program sponsor may not create priorities … activities by conditioning the granting of points for one activity on the accumulation of points in another category. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-2Opinion 2001-4
… (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-187, unreported; see also 5 Op Counsel SBEA No. 3). We note, however, that, with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Opinion 2000-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (fire commissioner as officer and stockholder of … not exceptions); (limited exception for municipalities in counties having a population of 200,000 or less) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7Safety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… infrastructure problems are likely to remain unaddressed for an extended period of time. Key Findings We found Parks … comprehensive, up-to-date listing of backlogged projects. For fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14, Parks started or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followState Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (2009-S-56). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on September 9, … of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report. Key Findings OGS officials made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Procurement and Contracting Practices (Report 2010-S-71). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on February 28, … as the New York State Office for Technology, resulted in the best value for taxpayers, consistent with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… recommendations made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption ( 2011-S-4 ). Background Our initial … determined OCFS officials were not effectively managing energy consumption and had not achieved the 35 percent energy reduction goals set forth in Executive Order 111. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followCollege Readiness (Follow-Up)
… or advanced certificate represents entry to rewarding careers. However, nearly half of all students who complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2355
… 09/30/2025. OSC Actions: The attachment below contains a spreadsheet of all current position pools that are associated … must ensure that any position pools that appear on the spreadsheet are updated with valid chart of account strings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2355-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-09152025-09302025-lapse-datesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-375
… purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the dues structure for employees represented by UUP. Affected Employees: SUNY employees represented by UUP in Bargaining Unit 08 are affected. Effective Dates: Effective in Administration paychecks dated July 30, 2025. OSC Actions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-375-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… calendar year 2008 through calendar 2010, but declined in calendar year 2011. However, carrier incidents of $1,000 … of the first annual review. However, this practice is not in writing or approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. … them of their responsibility to report accidents to AAR in accordance with their contract and ensure they have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsTown of Gorham – Procurement (2024M-7)
… not seek competition when procuring any of these vendors. Two of these vendors lacked written agreements detailing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-procurement-2024m-7City of Salamanca - Collections (2023M-131)
… City Comptroller’s (Comptroller) collections were recorded and deposited in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Comptroller’s … collections were not always accurately recorded and because adequate collection records were not always … City Comptrollers Comptroller collections were recorded and deposited in a timely and accurate manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/03/15/city-salamanca-collections-2023m-131Higher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Enrollment In academic year 2022-23, New York State public and private higher education institutions enrolled 777,838 full-time and 334,247 part-time students. Full-time equivalent (FTE) … in 2022-23 by almost 17 percent compared to 2018-19 and by 19.5 percent compared to 2013- 14. Private sector FTE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-educationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2145
… 30, 2023. OSC Actions: The attachment below contains a spreadsheet of all current position pools that are associated … must ensure that any position pools that appear on the spreadsheet are updated with valid chart of account strings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2145-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-09152023-09302023-lapse-datesWindows Domain Administration and Management
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Information Technology Services has security … servers referred to as domain controllers to manage the access and authentication of stored user credentials … ultimately control access and authorization in a Microsoft Windows environment, it is vital to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/31/windows-domain-administration-and-managementMitchell-Lama Vacancies (Follow-Up)
… and cooperative housing to middle-income families. The New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and … cooperative developments with approximately 47,000 total apartments. Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to be desirable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/mitchell-lama-vacancies-followX.6 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… York State agencies of established Special Use Vendor IDs used in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Vendor … for a specific agency’s need. These Vendor IDs are to be used by the agency that requested the Single Payment Vendor … are authorized by OSC’s VMU. These Vendor IDs cannot be used when creating a contract on the SFS. Use the Single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6-overviewHancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
Determine whether Hancock Central School District District officials established nonresident tuition NRT rates in the best interest of District taxpayers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208IX.7.K Record Retention – IX. Federal Grants
… compliance with all applicable federal laws, rules and regulations (e.g., for Department of Health and Human … full compliance with all applicable federal laws rules and regulations e …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7k-record-retention