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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1384
… Background The State adopted a new Chart of Accounts (COA) in 2012 when it implemented the Statewide Financial System. … provide earnings by Account Code using the information in PayServ for all current paychecks prior to April 2, 2015. … SFS chartfield data and employee name for positions filled in DeptID indicated. Locked_Query_026 – Will provide position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1384-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialOpinion 97-6
… housing for E911 system) -- "Operations and maintenance costs" (as distinguished from construction or acquisition) -- "System Costs" (as including construction and incidental costs for purposes of County Law, article 6) COUNTY LAW, … Whether costs associated with the construction of an addition to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Climate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… and emerging issues that could significantly increase electricity demand and lower projected generation, such as … toward Climate Act goals with updated generation and electricity demand forecasts. While PSC noted it has until … relying on the continued use of fossil fuels to generate electricity until sufficient renewable electric generation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did … productivity. "Commuters count on the Long Island Rail Road to get them to their jobs on time and back home again," … n 2016 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR the largest commuter railroad in the nation did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… that the Comptroller audit the expenditures for each market order. Our audit covered the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2011 through March 31, … Programs. Background Within the Department, the Market Order Administration unit is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014Opinion 93-23
… State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, … town planning board and performs work for private parties may not disclose confidential information acquired in the … town electrical contracts (see, e.g., 26 Opns St Comp, 1970, p 262), it is possible that he or she could have those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23Village of Fayetteville – Information Technology Policies (2017M-47)
… 2016. Background The Village of Fayetteville is located in the Town of Manlius in Onondaga County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/26/village-fayetteville-information-technology-policies-2017m-47Port Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
… (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against … to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 … at the middle school were offered the middle school mental health training. Six of the 12 recommended components of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/port-washington-union-free-school-district-mental-health-trainingCompliance 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.pdfOversight of the Early Intervention Program
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25-response.pdfMonitoring of Select Programs (2020-S-47)
To determine if the New York State Office for the Aging’s policies and procedures for select programs are adequate to ensure Area Agencies on Aging are appropriately monitored and the older New York population is adequately served.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s47.pdfDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, was sentenced today in Essex County Court to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison and … As the clerk to the supervisor, Green was responsible for processing payroll, calculating employee benefits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsWheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured network access controls were adequate. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that network access controls were adequate. As a result, there is a significant risk that network resources, financial data and student information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Purpose To determine if the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) inspects its highway bridges and repairs defects. The audit covers the period January 1, 2008 to August 17, … To determine if the New York State Thruway Authority NYSTA inspects its highway bridges and repairs defects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsOpinion 90-10
… or removal of trees) LOCAL LAWS -- Streets and Highways (highway superintendent's duty to trim or remove trees) -- Transfer of Functions (highway superintendent's duty to trim or remove trees) TOWN … (conservation advisory councils and conservation boards) HIGHWAY LAW, §§140(1),(2), 153; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-10State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Release of Its 2025-2029 Capital Program
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding the Metropolitan Transportation … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-release-its-2025-2029-capital-programXI.7.A Revenue Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… process has been followed to secure fair and reasonable contract terms. Typically, that process should involve … offers, and a balanced and fair method of award. Contract Prefix Revenue New York State Contract IDs must begin with an “X” prefix. In addition, SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7a-revenue-contractsTown of Camden – Internal Controls Over Salaries/Benefits and Ambulance Services (2014M-82)
… to the Supervisor for services as cemetery official in the notice of public hearing each year. The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/30/town-camden-internal-controls-over-salariesbenefits-and-ambulance-services-2014m-82Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-242)
… payment to ensure it is accurate, for valid purposes and in compliance with required statutes and policies. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/20/windham-ashland-jewett-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mTown of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… reviewed, totaling $783,400, the Supervisor paid $124,000 in claims (16 percent) that were either not presented to the … prior to Board audit. Ensure that Town personnel involved in the procurement process are aware of, and comply with, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215