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Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Report 2016-S-96 ). Background The … 19, 2017, determined that the Department deposited all funds received into the General Fund, as required. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followOpinion 89-30
… PROPERTY -- Gasoline (authority to provide to private senior citizens organization under contract) GENERAL … contract with a private non-profit organization to provide senior citizens bus transportation, a town may provide … bus. You ask whether a town may contract with a private senior citizens organization to provide gasoline to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30State Agencies Bulletin No. 2238
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that … Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2238-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of emergencies, including … to ensure COOP plans were completed. We found that not all City agencies submitted COOP plans to NYCEM; therefore, NYCEM officials had no assurance that all City agency COOP plans were created or completed. Even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… Program The New York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several data sources to monitor the … service requests data; and other daily records, such as DSNY’s Mechanical Broom Daily Performance logs. Together, these data sources can help DSNY identify ongoing problem areas and evaluate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report Heat and Hot Water Complaints Report 2019N3
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement policy. Key Findings … Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Key Recommendations Ensure professional services are procured in a competitive manner in accordance with District policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the repairs and procurement of parts for their facility or another facility for their assigned vehicles. Five … maintenance expenses but, rather, relied on each facility or office for accurate reporting. Auditors identified $9,349 … as a result of a physical impairment, driving violation, or the suspension or revocation of their license. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It is the fourth … to help parents plan ahead for college. As the price of higher education continues to rise nationwide, every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planTown of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally … did not deposit and remit clerk fees and tax collections in a timely manner. In addition, the Town Board (Board) did not conduct the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… Objective Determine whether Wayland-Cohocton Central School District (District) officials identified, reported and … in potable water outlets as required by New York State (NYS) Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mAdvisory Council for the Retirement System
… The Advisory Council for the Retirement System, appointed by … to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the administration and management of the … to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the administration and management of the Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-systemIX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… regarding federal grants: https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov NYS Grants Management - Streamlining State Grant Processes http://www.grants.gov Federal website for comprehensive grant information … HHS Grants http://pms.psc.gov Payment Management Services- Federal Department of Health and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overviewTransaction Number Requirement
… 15, 2024, a Transaction Number will be required in the PARIS Procurement Report. Beginning July 15, 2024, State … on the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS) screen and in the bulk load to capture Transaction … See examples below. To remind users about this change, the PARIS screen will show a message on the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… customers are permitted to use an interpreter of their choice in these limited circumstances, they must complete a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - June 2006
New York City’s economy has remained strong in early calendar year 2006 despite higher energy prices and gradually rising interest rates.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2007.pdfMetropolitan Transportation Authority: East Side Access Cost Overruns - March 2013
The MTA is constructing one of the largest and most complex public works projects in the country, East Side Access (ESA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2013.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - February 2008
The City projects a surplus of $4.1 billion for FY 2008, but $2.5 billion of that amount was generated in prior years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2008.pdf