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Purchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… goods, supplies, and services at competitive prices and in accordance with applicable requirements. Our audit covered … Background The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program, created in 1955, provides affordable rental and cooperative housing … municipal housing preservation and development agency. In New York City, there are 94 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/06/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… at the best available prices. Certain estate assets were put up for sale without the documented formal prior approval of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… the State University Construction Fund’s discretionary spending complied with its guidelines and was reasonable, … The audit identified a total of $4.6 million of Fund spending, which was discretionary in nature. Each public … and procedures specifying which types of discretionary spending are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… by management and ESDC officials. Key Recommendations How does the use of M/WBE firms as brokers for transactions … their access to traditional contracting opportunities? To what extent should brokers be required to add value to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties. Its mission is to provide “safe, convenient, reliable, and … that support overall objectives. The audit identified a total of $4.3 million of Authority spending that was … for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… audit period, we identified expenditures of approximately $5.2 million that were discretionary in nature. Each public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSignal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… signal malfunction occurs, a portion of the track must be shut down until the signal is fixed. Depending on the location of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingCUNY Bulletin No. CU-862
… to provide agencies with instructions for processing the 2025 CUNY Nurses Health Specialty Differential. Affected … Nurse Practitioner (Full-time only) Background: The 2025 CUNY Nurses Health Specialty Differential payment for … for this payment is outlined in the memorandum dated 11/25/2025 from Carmelo Batista, Jr., University Executive Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-862-2025-city-university-new-york-cuny-nurses-health-specialtySUNY Bulletin No. SU-274
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due … and SUNY employees who are members of the ORP Background On March 16, 2012, the Governor signed Legislation creating … required the employee contribution rate to be based on the employee’s annual wage. Once a Tier 6 member has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-274-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planTioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)
… for four months. Officials did not ensure a contract price reduction was in accordance with contract terms, … to ensure performance measures are met. Negotiate price reductions based on current contract terms. County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/29/tioga-county-social-service-contracts-2023m-162East Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… accrual entries. In addition, five employees had 21 time sheets lacking proper approvals and two employees had eight time sheets that were missing. The former payroll supervisor … to reduce calculation errors. Obtain proper approved time sheets prior to paying employees. Ensure overtime is approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mTown of Webb - Financial Oversight and Ambulance Services (2018M-161)
… operations. Ensured that ambulance services were provided in accordance with applicable laws. Key Findings The Board has accumulated excessive fund balances in four operating funds. From 2013 through 2017, unrestricted … and ensured that ambulance services were provided in accordance with applicable laws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/30/town-webb-financial-oversight-and-ambulance-services-2018m-161West Seneca Fire District #4 – Procurement (2020M-52)
Determine if District officials are obtaining competitive pricing in compliance with the Districts procurement policy and General Municipal Law GML
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/18/west-seneca-fire-district-4-procurement-2020m-52Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Building Safety (2020M-18)
… effective oversight to ensure compliance with required building safety at the junior-senior high school (JSHS). Key … action plan to address the deficiency found in the 2015 building condition survey. Key Recommendations Implement a … Institute a comprehensive maintenance plan for all major building systems. Ensure that a visual building inspection is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-building-safety-2020m-18City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency - Legislative Reform Compliance (2019M-106)
… were submitted in a timely manner. Annual assessments of progress toward achieving project goals were performed. Key … are submitted in a timely manner. Annually assess the progress of projects toward achieving project goals. CCIDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/08/23/city-cohoes-industrial-development-agency-legislativeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1173
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of the retroactive payments and to … or on Military Leave OSC will insert a row on the employee’s Job record, effective the dates of the increases, using the … a separate paycheck and will be included in the employee’s regular paycheck. The check for all payments will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1173-implementation-retroactive-general-salary-and-other-increases-andTown of Gorham – Procurement (2024M-7)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Gorham (Town) officials made procurements in accordance … officials did not seek competition when procuring any of these vendors. Two of these vendors lacked written agreements detailing the … Determine whether Town of Gorham Town officials made procurements in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-procurement-2024m-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 1743
… with information regarding OSC’s revised tax refund policy for employees who were/are on a paid Workers’ … with information regarding OSCs revised tax refund policy for employees who wereare on a paid Workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1743-late-reporting-workers-compensation-leaveState Agencies Bulletin No. 503
… Date(s) Date of Contract Ratification, September 14, 2004. Background Article 7.10(a) of the collective bargaining … Employees Federation (PEF) and Chapter 419 of the Laws of 2004 provide for a new procedure for calculating promotions … advanced to a higher salary grade on September 14, 2004 and after will be paid at the Hiring Rate of the higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/503-calculating-base-salary-pef-employees-who-have-been-promotedEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Eligibility Tier 1 Members: You are eligible to retire at age 55. Tier 2 and 3 Members: You must have at least five years of service credit … a reduced benefit between ages 55 and 62. Tier 5 and 6 Members: You must have at least five years of service credit. … information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Section 375e Eligibility The Benefit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/eligibility-benefit-and-filing