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Opinion 93-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation (use of … Whether a school district may publish notice of the school districts annual meeting in a publication which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Enrolling Members – Membership and Enrollment
… Online Enrolling a member through Retirement Online allows you to immediately view important information, such as your … Dashboard” button to begin the enrollment process. Once you complete the enrollment process, an Enrollment … Rate” link. As part of the enrollment process, you will need to select a job code that best describes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/enrolling-membersROA Result Calculator – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… is not an elected or appointed official, the RS2417-A form does not need to be completed. For more information about how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/roa-result-calculatorIX.9.B Transfers to Other Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… reporting requirements, statutory transfers from federal funds will be recorded in the federal grant fund as an … reporting requirements statutory transfers from federal funds will be recorded in the federal grant fund as an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9b-transfers-other-fundsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 60
… amendment prior to payment. If the contract amendment does not require OSC approval, agencies must still update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/60-referencing-expired-contractSelected Travel Expenses
… travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a personal vehicle policy for mileage reimbursement when the employee is … LIRR officials did not perform any analysis for personal vehicle usage but they do perform a cost benefit analysis … analysis to ensure that personal vehicle use is in the best interest of the agency, as LIRR policy requires. Rent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Transportation … properly oversees railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. This … To determine whether the Department of Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… disbursed in an efficient manner to help meet the State's critical low-income housing needs. The audit covers the … Key Findings A significant number of projects are being delayed at least six months, for about 4,400 low-income … both compliance with policies and transparency regarding awards challenges the integrity of the Program. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… and network and system security: the CIA triad and defense-in-depth. These concepts highlight the importance of looking … collectively and will help you place the internal controls in context. CIA Triad The CIA triad refers to an information … information security. The CIA triad is a well-known model in information security development. It is applied in various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… the prior compact contract. The revised contract increases the fee from 1 percent for the 2012-13 school year, … The fee structure of a percentage of per pupil revenue does not appear to be reasonable, as the services being … unrealistic amounts in others. In addition, the School does not modify its budget during the year. During fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321Medicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… SMCPs to MCOs, as follows: $29.1 million was paid without the required supporting encounter data; $23.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) ensures that the costs reported by … a CFR that reports revenues, expenditures, and other key data by program. According to the Guidelines, OMH may perform … techniques to identify areas for further review by an analyst. However, OMH generally does not perform detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By … of cash receipts from trash bag sales to residents used to pay for their refuse pickup service or for program fees. The … to the city from the fund. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0The VendRep System
… is awarded, both the vendor and State contracting entity can view the status of the contract once it’s submitted for … to the Office of the State Comptroller. Log in or create an account to get started. Using the online questionnaire The VendRep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-systemRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… provide direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, treatment centers, and other facilities licensed under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… that you’re exempt from hiring an internal auditor. You can obtain more information on the certification requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorState Agencies Bulletin No. 1523
… Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employees’ social security numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … Officers must reconcile social security numbers and names in PayServ with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1523-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1435
… Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employees’ social security numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … Officers must reconcile social security numbers and names in PayServ with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1435-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1271
… Purpose This continues the partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Offices and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employee Social … This continues the partnership and collaborative efforts of agency PersonnelPayroll Offices and the Office of the State Comptroller OSC in reconciling employ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1271-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-names-be-reportedOpinion 93-16
… firefighter to take time off to respond to fire alarms does not alter the periods when, in fact, the volunteer is … a firefighter to take time off to respond to fire alarms does not affect the time during which the individual is … for the sole purpose of earning service award credit does not alter the periods when, in fact, the employee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16