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Monitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up) (2023-F-44)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Construction Management.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f44.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.pdfCommon 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.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1713
… exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2019 Affected Employees Employees who claimed … exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholdings in 2018 and employees who submit withholding allowance certificates claiming exempt in 2019 Effective Date(s) According to IRS Publication 505 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1713-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2019DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… business records in the first degree (class E felony) for allegedly stealing nearly $50,000 in public funds. “This … such as this where local officials misuse their office for their personal benefit. I commend the village of LeRoy police department and District Attorney Friedman for working closely with my staff to make sure this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for … for the fire safety program for schools located outside New York City. Our initial audit report, which was issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… terror attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, leaving the nation devastated and Lower … according to an economic snapshot released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … population is swelled with hundreds of thousands of public and private sector employees, and college students. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotState Police Bulletin No. SP-104
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in the narrative descriptions for Fraternal Order … (Code 313 ). Background The Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. will begin administering … to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. … To notify agencies of a change in the narrative descriptions for Fraternal Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-104-change-narrative-descriptions-fraternal-order-troopers-life-andOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… promote the health, productivity, and well-being of all New Yorkers. The Department’s vision is that New Yorkers will be the healthiest people in the world. However, almost 1.7 million New Yorkers (10.5 percent) have diabetes, an increase from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… in 2008. However, CUNY Central did not have any of the required notification forms for these accounts. Additionally, … also found that of 54 payments (totaling $810,608) paid from six judgmentally selected bank accounts, 26 payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Lehman College: Controls Over Bank … was a Certificate of Deposit account (totaling $65,034). In addition, of the 72 payments (totaling $1,248,139) from … over $1 million. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (Follow-Up)
… that the resulting ITS clusters operate efficiently and whether the Transformation has been successful in … initial report. Of the four prior audit recommendations, two recommendations have been implemented and two recommendations have been partially implemented. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/13/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1694
… Purpose To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C Affected Employees Members of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1694-2018-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… “classmates,” who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986. She stood out from the start, for her devotion to her constituents in Queens County and for her tireless efforts to improve the … were classmates who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkExamination of Travel Expenses
… , which outlined our findings regarding travel expenses incurred by a Department employee for calendar years … paid $22,651.32, $26,556.12 and $6,007.79 in travel expenses for calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017, … 2015BSE104 which outlined our findings regarding travel expenses incurred by a Department employ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment … An overpayment occurs when a claimant receives benefits in excess of the amount entitled. Overpayments are considered … We found NYDOL did not consistently assess penalties in accordance with law and/or NYDOL procedures resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether District officials purchased goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for … and four public work contract vendors totaling $27,319 in 2016-17. The Board did not appoint an independent claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-195
… judges, similar to elected officials in the Legislature, do not receive a payment in the last paycheck of December. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-195-end-calendar-year-2013-processing-judgesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 51
… Subject : New section to provide guidance to assist agencies in determining whether claims for payment from vendors and state employees are appropriate to pay. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/51-supporting-informationSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… Transportation Authority’s (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) operates the subway system in four of the five New York City boroughs, excluding Staten Island, carrying an average of 5.4 million passengers per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-follow