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Opinion 89-57
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … negotiated contracts." ( Sinram-Marnis Oil Co. v City of New York , 74 NY2d 13, at pp 17-18, 544 NYS2d 119, at p 120). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57Saranac 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 … in Bargaining Units 61 and 91. Affected Employees: Members of Council 82 in Bargaining Units 61 and 91 are affected. …
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 … in Bargaining Unit TM are affected. Background: Pursuant to the duly adopted provisions of the Constitution of the … members of DC37, Local 983, shall be changed from $48.36 to $49.36. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-781-district-council-37-dc37-local-983-dues-increaseUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data ( 2020-S-55 ). The … older populations residing in congregate settings, such as nursing homes. Within weeks after the first case was … infection and death rates among New York State nursing home residents soared. Infection control is an essential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s New York State of Health system has adequate controls to ensure accurate enrollments in the Medicaid program and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-healthSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… life activities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in … this accessibility requirement. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires airport (and terminal) operators to be … accessibility because there was no option to format text for visually impaired people. Key Findings We found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for October 2016
… $1.4 million for hospital sitter services at Central NY DDSO, including $336,000 to Total Healthcare Staffing of … to the Tappan Zee Constructors LLC contract for the New NY Bridge including dispute resolution, increased … Genesee County Economic Development Center for the Western NY Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2016State Agencies Bulletin No. 2157
… employee’s taxable gross, and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Federal, State, and New York City income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2157-2023-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingControls 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 … of authorized private repair shops across the State for routine maintenance, repairs, roadside assistance, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… the associated costs because there was no central source for this information. Our initial report, covering the period … had reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings opportunities. The audit found that OGS had … been limited in its efforts to consolidate warehouse space for cost-saving opportunities. Despite this, OGS was able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Only the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) can close a contract in the Statewide … or “Complete” status. No retainage is remaining on the contract. Periodically, OSC will close eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsOswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… District employees in accordance with Board-approved employment contracts or collective bargaining agreements … were inconsistent with language in the employees’ CBA or employment contract. For example, officials provided: A … $18,680 higher than it should have been, according to his employment contract. Key Recommendations Establish written …
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)
… With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2020-S-36 ). About the Program State government entities possess … (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an Open Data Website ( Open Data ) for the collection and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/13/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followVIII.1.D Hybrid Journal Entries – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… For State agencies that do not use the Billing module in SFS to create interagency bills, Hybrid Journal Entries … expenditure and revenue account codes and are submitted in the General Ledger module. As a general rule hybrid … examples of Hybrid journal entries are: Record an expense in an operating fund of one agency and a revenue in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1d-hybrid-journal-entriesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… health, business, public safety, parks, recreation, labor, and transportation. Executive Order 95 (EO 95), issued March … an Open Data Website ( Open Data ) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable State data … ongoing “one-stop” access to publishable State data and make such data freely available in accessible formats for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followX.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-recordsEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followTown of Sidney – Supervisor’s Disbursements (2015M-214)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board and … does not review bank statements or canceled check images to verify that only those disbursements approved by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-sidney-supervisors-disbursements-2015m-214DiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… would change public transit as we know it. It’s too late for federal help to assist the MTA this year, forcing it to … essential workers. The MTA has pushed back its expectation for ridership to return to close to pre-pandemic levels until … Ever higher fare and tolls, layoffs and more borrowing for operating purposes are all bad choices that the MTA will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-it