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Examination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… of our examination was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law … up to 1,679 penalties valued at $307,753 that were not assessed at all and up to 71 penalties valued at $4,022 that were under-assessed by NYDOL. In addition, staff recorded 6,405 …
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)
… obtained from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. Have required written quote … documentation. Appoint a claims auditor who is independent of the purchasing process in accordance with New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow, the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee County. Snow was charged with two counts of grand larceny in the … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… is testament to the strength and determination of not only our city, but our entire nation,” said Council Member … to charge ahead with the spirit and strength you would only expect from this city.” “Lower Manhattan has proven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotNew York State Debt
… plays an essential role in government, providing funds to build schools, hospitals, highways and mass transit. Misused, … plays an essential role in government providing funds to build schools hospitals highways and mass transit Misused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-195
… the end of calendar year 2013 (Pay Period 20C) processing for judges in the Unified Court System. Affected Employees … (26) equal installments. See Payroll Bulletin UCS-82 . For calendar years that contain twenty-seven (27) paychecks, … in 2005. Judges, as a result, will not receive a paycheck for Pay Period 20C dated December 31, 2013. OSC Action OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-195-end-calendar-year-2013-processing-judgesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 51
… Information Guidance : Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6.5 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) requires … to pay. In addition, Title 2, Chapter 1, Part 6.7 of the NYCRR requires agencies to support any claim for … invoice or a vendor claim and a receiving report. As part of these requirements, the agency certifier should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/51-supporting-informationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1538
… Purpose To notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2017. The regular yearly contribution amount for Deferred … To notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1538-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2017State Agencies Bulletin No. 1289
… Purpose To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing and to … departments: 04210 NYS Senate Members 04220 NYS Assembly Members 04320 NYS Assembly Special Allowance Effective Date(s) Administration … To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSCs automatic processing and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1289-2013-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOversight of Campus Foundations (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report Oversight of Campus Foundations (Report 2016-S-93 ). About the Program The State … State-operated campuses are authorized to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit corporations, … are not specifically vested with the campus. Generally, foundations receive and manage donations and make these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/oversight-campus-foundations-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… 15, 2019, SIR had 199 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, 44 stand-alone local cameras, and 45 Customer Assistance Intercoms (CAIs) – … and repairs on safety and security equipment such as CCTV cameras, CAIs, monitors, and Digital Video Recorders (DVRs). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program Article 7 of New York’s Agriculture and Markets Law (Law) empowers the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) to set standards for the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog shelters outside of New York City. The Law mandates that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followDiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… by financial settlements with large banks involved in the mortgage crisis. To date, a total of approximately $33 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightLocal Government Ethics
… interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including, but not limited to, prohibiting … interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including but not limited to prohibiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsCity of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or resolve … million in metered water sales and $5.5 million in sewer rents. However, the City Council has not yet authorized the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4Elwood Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-31)
… to ensure that claims were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and … audit and found that the control procedures were followed for the selected claims to ensure they were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/elwood-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-31Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
To determine whether the Department of Health measured the effectiveness of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting their goals and whether
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1713
… Federal, State and/or Local Tax Data pages as follows: Main Menu>Payroll for North America>Employee Pay Data USA>Tax … Federal, State and/or Local tax Data pages as follows: Main Menu>Payroll for North America>Employee Pay Data USA>Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1713-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2019