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Town of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012 to August 22, 2013. Background The Town of Afton is located … of equipment and spent $503,333 on capital improvements to Town facilities. Additionally, in the current fiscal year …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304

Driver Responsibility Assessment Program

… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles … (Department) has accurately assessed and attempted to collect all Driver Responsibility Assessment Program fees … or the privilege to obtain a license, of drivers who did not pay their assessed fees. Our audit covered the period …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-program

Contract Award and Performance

… created in 1975 by the New York State Legislature, is governed by a 13-member Board appointed by the Governor. … efforts focused on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. NYSERDA’s mission is to “Advance innovative energy solutions in ways that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performance

Affordable Home Ownership Development Program

… development projects. Background The Program, which is administered by the New York State Affordable Housing … an award of $28,000 to another Program recipient because it was unclear if the recipient exceeded the established … incomes, including reasonable estimates of variable income such as bonuses. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-program

Medicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting

… rates. In October 2009, the Department contracted with Mercer Health and Benefits, LLC to provide actuarial services …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium

Medicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber

… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid made proper payments to Joia Pharmacy, Inc. (Joia) and a related prescriber … for patients who lived approximately one hour away (one way); and 134 of the 270 claims in the statistical sample had …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber

Oversight and Collection of Snowmobile Registration Fees

… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles … appropriately collecting snowmobile registration fees, and to assess its snowmobile registration practices. Our audit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/oversight-and-collection-snowmobile-registration-fees

Omnibus Procurement Amendments

… A.8156 (Peoples-Stokes) / S.6452 (DeFrancisco) – Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor responsibility information; defining … by the state comptroller. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments

Omnibus Technical Procurement Amendments

… technology for procurement purposes; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-technical-procurement-amendments

Record of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials

… Some elected and appointed officials may participate in a time-keeping system that either shows hours worked or … requires a different process. These officials who begin a new or subsequent term of office after January 1, 2016, are … a full three months of active working days are reflected on the ROA. The official must sign the ROA attesting to its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roa

Security and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems

… audit covers the period November 14, 2013 through June 27, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Information … the systems that process credit card transactions. Since January 2012, neither agency has completed and submitted a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systems

Opinion 2008-4

… district matters) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Town Charges (costs for park district improvements not payable from general fund) … not payable from town general fund); (raising amounts for) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW § 10(1)(ii)(d)(3); TOWN LAW §§ … described in the petition" and may improve such property for park purposes. Pursuant to Town Law § 202-b (2), the town …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4

Start a Business and Get Licenses

… Forming a Business in New York State To form a business in New York State or to … of State Division of Licensing Services New York State Office of the Professions New York State Office of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/start-business-and-get-licenses

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-360

… is not pensionable and not subject to across-the-board increases, must be included in the calculation of overtime, … Date of the BNP row inserted into Additional Pay will be retroactive. The Retroactive Overtime Processing  section … Override RGH Regular Pay Hourly Employee RGS Regular Pay Salary Employee NOTE: In instances where the earnings dates …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-360-professional-services-negotiating-unit-psnu-employees

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-360.1

… is not pensionable and not subject to across-the-board increases, must be included in the calculation of overtime, … Date of the BNP row inserted into Additional Pay will be retroactive. The Retroactive Overtime Processing  section … Override RGH Regular Pay Hourly Employee RGS Regular Pay Salary Employee NOTE: In instances where the earnings dates …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3601-professional-services-negotiating-unit-psnu-employees

State Agencies Bulletin No. 331

… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Garnishment mailbox. … To create a more efficient and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/331-new-reveal-reports-replace-garnishment-notification-letters

XI.1 Procurement and Contract Management Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… of this chapter is to provide policies, procedures, and requirements applicable to the New York State procurement process, and guidance to State contracting entities in determining … to the GFO,  Contract Advisories  are issued by OSC's Bureau of Contracts to address specific topics related to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi1-procurement-contract-management-overview-policies

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-370

… the LISVH at Stony Brook, the Public Employees Federation (PEF) at LISVH, and the Civil Service Employees Association, … using the earnings code mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information:  The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-370-new-preceptor-incentive-program-payment-state-university

Oversight of Adult Care Facilities

… oversees adult care facilities to ensure quality of care and safety for residents. The audit covered the period from … older, need assistance with activities of daily living, and have multiple health conditions. In 2023, there were 534 … through regular inspections every 12 to 18 months and complaint investigations. DOH reports the results of its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/09/oversight-adult-care-facilities

DiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Stronger Than Anticipated

… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3.5 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2019, which it … help balance the $92.5 billion proposed 2020 budget, but tax collections continue to exceed expectations. The surplus … record $5.7 billion level. The likelihood of unanticipated tax collections in the current fiscal year could create an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-stronger-anticipated