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Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department vehicles. The Department … on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the … purchases using the statewide refueling credit card (i.e., WEX card). The objective of our initial audit report, issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followVIII.1.D Hybrid Journal Entries – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… Federal) and Debt Service Funds. When one agency incurs an expense for another agency from one of their governmental … Some examples of Hybrid journal entries are: Record an expense in an operating fund of one agency and a revenue in a … fund Record a reduction of receipts and increase refund expense. (e.g. tax refunds) See Section 1 – Accounts Payable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1d-hybrid-journal-entriesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Executive Order 95 Open Data Report 2019S65
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and there has been no activity (SFS amendment transactions or payments) for one year. No open purchase orders … contract. All purchase orders are in either “Cancelled” or “Complete” status. No retainage is remaining on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsX.10 Record Retention for Vendor Records – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… This section informs Business Units of the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) record retention requirements related to vendor registration in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). … question has passed the Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Identification Number match process. See Section 3.A - Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x10-record-retention-vendor-recordsOswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… separation payments to certain District employees in accordance with Board-approved employment contracts or … totaling $38,477 that were inconsistent with language in the employees’ CBA or employment contract. For example, … separation payments and benefits. Review language in current CBAs and employment contracts, and consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full compliance by December 2019. As of March 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/13/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in … is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature. MTA’s New York City Transit (Transit) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
… did not use a competitive process for 16 or 27 percent of the purchases we reviewed. Request for proposals (RFPs) … documentation is maintained. Ensure a thorough audit of claims is conducted before authorizing payments. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-procurement-and-claimsBoquet Valley Central School District – Procurement (2021M-132)
… School District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the Board of Education’s (Board) policies and applicable … requirements. Officials did not procure: One purchase contract totaling $26,859, of 10 purchase contracts totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/boquet-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-132DiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… of new resources, totaling an estimated $26.7 billion in SFY 2021-22. These resources include federal support, … from tax increases, and other new resources, resulting in the largest budget in state history at an estimated $212 billion, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … (tribe/nation). Commercial and VLT casinos are required to remit a percentage of their gaming revenues to the State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-followOpinion 88-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers … things, specifying one or more convenient places where taxes will be received). However, this Office has stated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Eliminate Notary Requirement on Membership Application
Eliminates the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System or the New York State and Local Polic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/eliminate-notary-requirement-membership-applicationSaranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… in 10-month public and summer placements. As a result, as of April 30, 2023, the District will not benefit from $28,832 … claimed and had not claimed an additional $224,976 in aid, of which $195,844 would have already been received if claimed … eligible special education students. Provide oversight of the officials who prepared and submitted State aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91State Agencies Bulletin No. 2189
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by Council 82 in Bargaining Units 61 and 91. Affected Employees: Members of … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2189-council-82-dues-increaseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-781
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 983, in Bargaining Unit TM. Affected Employees: Employees … of the Constitution of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, and the local union, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-781-district-council-37-dc37-local-983-dues-increaseOpinion 88-26
… AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (financing construction of building by town for State Police use) NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, … may issue obligations to finance the construction of a building for use by the State Police on land owned by the … so long as the town retains an ownership interest in the building during the term of the bonds. You ask whether a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… was identified, COVID-19 infection and death rates among New York State nursing home residents soared. Infection control … Task Force, including former health commissioner Howard Zucker. … To determine the extent of implementation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2157
… Association and the Office of Employee Relations (OER) memorandum dated 08/14/2023 provide for a Work-Related … is paid by separate check as explained in the 08/14/2023 OER memorandum. Agencies must make the payment to individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2157-2023-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racing