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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1697
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2019 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6 Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, which provides for dollar … and contributions under qualified retirement plans, the annual compensation limit under Section 401(a), 404(I), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1697-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedDiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… they are. My audits have shown an increased risk of waste and abuse by these entities, sometimes leaving … provide water delivery and sewer systems, manage solid waste, maintain parking structures, and manage public … (IDAs), urban renewal agencies, water, sewer, solid waste authorities and housing authorities. About 279 local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyPlanning
… all, you should have the best understanding of where you are and what you would like your life to be in the future. … build the foundation for your retirement planning. If you are older, or you don’t have other concerns, you can focus … risk, the return or interest rate is usually lower. There are other risks besides the possibility that an investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningIX.6.E Education Department - G5 System – IX. Federal Grants
… monitoring, and final closeout of the grant award. The UEI number for each state agency functions as an account on G5. Therefore, each state agency must use the same … based on the amount of available funds in the G5 account. OSC BSAO receives immediate notification of approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6e-education-department-g5-systemXII.5.A Selecting the Appropriate Voucher Style – XII. Expenditures
… the appropriate voucher style when entering payments in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Process and Document … Business Units should only use the voucher styles listed in the chart below. “Reversal,” “Register,” and “Third Party” … and ChartFields is critical to reconciling PCard charges in SFS. Prepaid vouchers remain unreconciled until applied to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5a-selecting-appropriate-voucher-styleVeterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… Our soldiers have risked everything for the sake of democracy and to protect the American way of life. Thank you for your service and for making our state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Oversight of Industrial Development Agencies (A.07915/S.05867)
… York's communities seek to generate economic activity and help private businesses grow and expand. The importance of … these new oversight and accountability measures will also help improve the efficiency and transparency of the … Yorks communities seek to generate economic activity and help private businesses grow and expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passage-legislation-increasing-oversight-industrial-developmentConstitutional Amendment
… Session 2023-2024: Constitutional Amendment – Passed both houses, A.3776/S.4597 (Conrad/Martinez) – Relates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment-0Omnibus Procurement Amendments
… and state agencies to develop alternative procurement methods not otherwise authorized by law under certain … authorizing competitive negotiation concluding with a best and final offer; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1Constitutional Amendment
… to excluding certain indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt … to excluding certain indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining current local debt limitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendmentCayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory requirements. Determine … service providers totaling $2.7 million. Allowed the credit card company to directly withdraw 25 payments totaling $77,615 from the bank account. The Clerk of the Legislature did not: Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274Town of Farmersville - Town Clerk (2019M-49)
… recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings We reviewed 356 … not always recorded or remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Clerk fees were recorded accurately, … collections totaling more than $5,900 were not deposited in a timely manner as required. Key Recommendations Record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-farmersville-town-clerk-2019m-49Plattsburgh City School District - Procurement (2019M-198)
… statutory requirements. Key Findings The Board-adopted purchasing policies were not updated and deficient. All 10 purchase and public works contracts we reviewed totaling approximately $1.1 million … policies and statutory requirements. Of the 15 purchase contracts we reviewed totaling $76,378 that did not exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/plattsburgh-city-school-district-procurement-2019m-198Town of Seneca Falls - Procurement (2018M-143)
… Objective Determine if goods and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy and … Determine if goods and services were procured in accordance with the Towns procurement policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-procurement-2018m-143Middlesex Fire District – Procurement (2025M-135)
… back to January 1, 2022 to review the purchase of a tanker truck. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire … made a payment of $157,992 toward the purchase of a tanker truck. Audit Summary District officials did not ensure the … to competitive bidding applied when procuring a new tanker truck. Additionally, officials did not follow the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-procurement-2025m-135Brewster Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-235)
… whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/brewster-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-235Town of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… goods and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key … $1.1 million. Did not obtain quotes as required by the procurement policy for eight purchases totaling about … and procurement policy requirements. Review and update the purchasing policy and procedures to ensure they include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8Town of Caroline - Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (2019M-247)
… recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner. Determine whether the Town … to the Supervisor and County Treasurer (Treasurer) in a timely manner. Reconcile her bank account or identify … tax payments received from taxpayers. Report or remit fees in a timely manner for 2018 and 2019. The Board: Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-caroline-town-clerk-and-credit-card-purchases-2019m-247Town of Mooers - Procurement (2020M-55)
… the audit period and exceeded the competitive bidding threshold, one purchase contract totaling $61,766 was not … $150,939 that did not exceed the competitive bidding threshold, 11 contracts (73 percent) totaling $105,010 were … purchase contracts exceeding the competitive bidding threshold in compliance with statutory requirements. Procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-procurement-2020m-55Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdf