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DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… enacted fiscal year 2016-17 state budget includes a $1.4 billion increase in school aid, as well as increases to … this fiscal year will total $155.6 billion to $156.1 billion in All Governmental Funds and $96.2 billion in … unrestricted aid program for local governments, level at $715 million. Other Budget provisions that may benefit certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Police and Fire Plan
… the loan and interest within five years. You may borrow only once in any 90-day period. Prior to retirement, and 30 … be at least 2 percent of your earnings. You may borrow only once in any 12-month period. Prior to retirement, and 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/borrowing-against-your-contributionsOpinion 2000-16
… fire insurance tax monies, the monies may be expended only in the manner prescribed by the special act (see, e.g., … tax monies, section 617.0 provides: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-16V.2 Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… centrally for both SW and agency-specific configuration request for changes as follows: Standardized policies, … approve, and obtain final sign-off (from OSC and DOB). Approval Path for SFS COA Value and KK Change Requests: COA … Needed Field/Chartfield Requires COA Governance Workgroup Approval Additional Request Information New Values Changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v2-governanceCUNY Bulletin No. CU-456
… exchange between 1 and 5 days of accrued leave (whole days only) If an otherwise eligible employee is inactive, employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-456-cuny-executive-compensation-programecp-vacation-exchangeOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts
… three for Young Adult Institute, Inc. (YAI) and two for Premier Health Care, Inc.; and the final two contracts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contractsEast Aurora Union Free School District - Procurement (2023M-125)
… Did not obtain competitive pricing or retain documentation to demonstrate quotes were obtained for 48 purchase and … and indicated that they have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-procurement-2023m-125GASB Statement No. 33 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions"
… link between services provided and supporting revenues. The statement describes four categories of nonexchange … or sales tax). Imposed nonexchange revenues (for example real property taxes. Government-mandated nonexchange … (for example grants entered into voluntarily). The purpose of this bulletin is to discuss the Statement No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/gasb-statement-no-33-accounting-and-financial-reporting-nonexchange-transactionsEconomic Trends in New York State, February 2012
In the past two years, New York State has regained 46 percent of the jobs lost during the recession, but not all parts of the State have benefited equally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-trends-nys-feb-2012.pdfTown of Portland – Water Operations (2017M-45)
… The Town of Portland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 4,800. The Town is … 40 percent of total production. Inaccurate master meters and customer meters have contributed to the unaccounted-for … billing all customers for water use. Water Districts 1, 3 and 7 reported deficit fund balances as of December 31, 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-portland-water-operations-2017m-45Town of Somers – Justice Court (2013M-198)
… Town of Somers Justice Court 2013M198 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-somers-justice-court-2013m-198Street Construction-Related Permits
… DOT will review an application for a street opening permit only when the applicant can demonstrate that the work could … had proof of sufficient insurance. DOT did not ensure that only emergency work was performed within protection periods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsUpper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority – Procurement (2015M-304)
… the City of Utica in Oneida County and was established by Section 1942 of New York State Public Authorities Law. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/04/upper-mohawk-valley-memorial-auditorium-authority-procurement-2015m-304Keene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
… applied for all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely manner. Key Findings District … a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new bus acquisitions. The District did not properly file for … to ensure the District applied for all State aid for new bus acquisitions. Officials did not perform an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/keene-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2021m-63Medicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately … and to identify overpayments resulting from inaccurate enrollments. The audit covered the period January 2016 … resulted in recipients having duplicative Medicaid and EP enrollments, which led to improper Medicaid and EP payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollmentsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-004
… Employees PS Query users who write queries or who will test queries during the Payroll Improvement Project’s Agency … 9.2 immediately, and can be used in the version 9.2 test environment during Agency Testing and Training. … and updated by OSC. Agencies will have the opportunity to test their designated queries in a test database prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-004-payroll-improvement-project-92-query-data-dictionaryDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfOpinion 91-48
… board represented by board member's personal attorney) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (board member … 800(2) contract with a municipality (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-68, p 135; 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-60, p 84; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-108, p 133; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… Ensure the inventory list is accurate and up-to-date. Ensure that all assets on the inventory list are … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services
… Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) properly monitored residential services to ensure conditions are safe and secure … and recovery. OASAS oversees Chemical Dependence Residential Services delivered by certified providers, including Community Residential (CR) and Supportive Living (SL) services. A CR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/03/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services