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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1477
… created in the Statewide Financial System by the Bureau of State Accounting Operations. The appropriation charges to be … completion of the roll-over to the Department Budget Table USA containing the chart of accounts strings for agency … not be making any changes to the Department Budget Table USA on or after March 24, 2016 until the April 6, 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1477-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-roll-overTransferring or Terminating Your Membership
… retirement system, sign in to your Retirement Online account . From your Account Homepage, go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area and click “Reinstate a Previous Membership.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membershipGASB Statement 87, Leases
… Defining a Lease Under GASBS 87 A lease is a contract that transfers the right to use another … lessee, or sale of the asset by the lessor. For example, a lease-purchase contract. Understanding Lease Terms Lease … Agency Guide GASB Statement 87 Lease Definitions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/gasb-statement-87-leasesRed Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Claims with certain characteristics may have a higher risk of error or fraud. Officials should use common sense and reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of the ordinary. Even when all required documentation is submitted, remain skeptical, especially of claims that are not routine. In today’s electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsCitizens Hose Company – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2015M-157)
… for the Village of Shortsville (Village) and Towns of Manchester, Hopewell and Farmington in Ontario County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/12/11/citizens-hose-company-board-oversight-financial-operationsTown of Champion – Information Technology (2014M-130)
… computer-processed data. The Clerk backs up data to the machine that she is currently working on and not to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-champion-information-technology-2014m-130College at Purchase – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-purchase-selected-employee-travel-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1589
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the retroactive … if their hourly rate is equal to or less than $11.00. Agencies must determine eligibility and submit appropriate … and 09/14/17 (Institution). This will give agencies time to correct employees’ records, if necessary, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1589-april-2016-and-april-2017-civil-service-employees-association-csea-0Nursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Nursing Home Surveillance ( 2015-S-26 ). Background The Department of Health (Department) oversees nursing home facilities in New York State through its Division of … State regulations and procedures for conducting nursing home surveys and whether survey processes, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-followAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… audit and investigation efforts, and coordinates activities with various State agencies as well as Federal and local law enforcement agencies. These activities result in reported cost savings to the Medicaid … we also estimate OMIG overstated savings from 27 of 35 activities examined by at least $1.2 billion as a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-352
… income taxes Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method. Yonkers Flat Rate Withholding is 1.95975% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-352-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentNorth Tonawanda City School District – Information Technology (2023M-102)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether North Tonawanda City School District (District) officials … audit school north tonawanda …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/03/north-tonawanda-city-school-district-information-technology-2023m-102Village of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over … 1, 2010, through January 14, 2013. Background The Village of Arcade is located in Wyoming County and has a population … Village of Arcade Internal Controls Over Purchasing 2013M37 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37Opinion 95-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Improper Uses (prepayment of certain employer retirement contributions which were … System the amount to be amortized pursuant to chapter 62 of the Laws of 1989 from surplus moneys may now issue bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-19SUNY Bulletin No. SU-363
… must have continuous service as stated in Civil Service Law Section 130.3(c) from 08/24/2023 through 04/30/2024. … Dated 07/31/2024. Automatic Processing- Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Administration Pay Period 8L: To process the second half … may be paid up to the following amounts: Number of Courses Amount Due per Year 1 three or more credit hour …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-363-state-university-new-york-suny-managementconfidential-mcOpinion 94-6
… when interpreting analogous provisions (see e.g. Yonkers Bus v Maltbie, n.o.r., 23 NYS2d 87 affd 260 App Div 893, 23 … contract itself. The general welfare and prosperity of the company of an officer may be an interest therein. If [the … p 14; see also Rysaka v Board of Education of Union Free School District No. 6, 126 Misc 622, 214 NYS 264). Therefore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6Opinion 93-1
… county clerk, treasurer or commissioner of public works is entitled to the salary fixed for the office of the … opinion, we concluded that an assistant county attorney, who becomes acting county attorney due to a vacancy in the … 502, relative to the deputy possessing the powers and performing the duties of the principal in the case of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1The Importance of Responsible Debt Management: Poor State Bond Structuring Choices Lead to Greater Costs for Taxpayers
In the throes of the economic uncertainty and fiscal turbulence caused by the COVID crisis, legislation was enacted as part of the SFY 2021-22 budget authorizing the use of State-supported bonding with final maturities up to 50 years for capital purposes for the MTA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/importance-of-responsible-debt-management.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2023
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) continues to make progress in several areas toward identifying and applying data analytics to enhance efforts to recognize and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2023.pdfCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up) (2021-F-18)
To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2019-S-51).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f18.pdf