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State Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Comptroller approved 1,732 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $21 billion and approved more than 1.8 million payments worth nearly $10.2 billion. The office rejected 168 contracts and related transactions valued at $290 million and more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryFund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
… in-house at lower cost, negotiate for lower fees, and build strategic relationships with the best external … internal investment capabilities can help lower costs. We build in-house capabilities where they will improve our net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyMedicaid Program – Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates
… accounted for $86.4 million (of the $95.1 million) in unclaimed rebates. The Department did not adequately oversee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/07/medicaid-program-optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebatesTuition Assistance Program – Vaughn College
… Purpose To determine whether Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology officials complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … To determine whether Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology officials complied with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-vaughn-collegeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of East Hampton , Islip Housing Authority , Jefferson Community College , City of Lockport , Sullivan County Community College , City of Troy and the West Ghent Volunteer … signatures without their direct supervision. Jefferson Community College – Procurement (Jefferson County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-211
… automatic processing of the 2014 Chancellor’s Performance Incentive Payment and provide agency instructions for … 2014. Effective Date(s) The 2014 Chancellor’s Performance Incentive Payment will be paid using the following effective … Actions OSC will process the 2014 Chancellor’s Performance Incentive Payment for those employees who met the eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-211-2014-chancellors-power-suny-performance-incentive-paymentSUNY Bulletin No. SU-228
… automatic processing of the 2015 Chancellor’s Performance Incentive Payment and provide agency instructions for … 2015. Effective Date(s) The 2015 Chancellor’s Performance Incentive Payment will be paid using the following effective … Actions OSC will process the 2015 Chancellor’s Performance Incentive Payment for those employees who met the eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-228-2015-chancellors-power-suny-performance-incentive-paymentSewanhaka Central High School District – Student Fees (2016M-296)
… 8,600 students, is governed by an appointed eight-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 … million. Key Findings The Board does not have a policy on cash receipts. None of the finance clerks issued … and used to reconcile payments to deposited amounts by someone independent of the collection process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-student-fees-2016m-296Village of Clinton – Financial Management (2014M-316)
… financial operations and the Clerk-Treasurer’s office for the period June 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $2.5 million. … Key Recommendations Maintain separate accounting records for each fund, ensure that all financial transactions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-clinton-financial-management-2014m-316New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and … Selected Economic Trends Student Loan Balances Up 3.9% in New York; Will Pandemic-Related Relief Be Extended Again? New … New Yorkers average student loan balance rose by 39 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-7-2021Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63)
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63.pdfCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2019-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s70-response.pdfTown of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… operations is diminished. Officials did not solicit bids for five commodities totaling $197,266 or obtain the minimum required quotes for purchases totaling $80,360. The Board approved unsupported claims totaling $223,781 for payment. The Board approved 19 claims twice, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… global pandemic, the state’s finances took another serious hit in the month of May,” DiNapoli said. “We are now clearly … than 9 percent reflecting both depressed economic activity and timing factors. Local assistance spending through May … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayTown of Hamburg - Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts (2019M-79)
… system, as the rental agent does not provide copies of rental contracts to the recreation department office. Key … that sheets are completed accurately. Provide copies of rental contracts to the recreation department office to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-woodlawn-beach-state-park-receipts-2019m-79SUNY Bulletin No. SU-198
… Services Negotiating Unit (PSNU) - Bargaining Unit 08 who meet the eligibility criteria Background Chapter 340 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-198-500-service-award-full-time-psnu-employees-representedXI.12.C Surety Takeovers – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… provisions that require a surety to complete or arrange for completing the contract should the original contractor … OSC will update the New York State Vendor File information for the defaulted contractor to route future payments under … amends the original contract, route the transaction to OSC for approval, and submit the following to OSC: Surety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12c-surety-takeoversTown of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… and the internal controls over the Clerk’s receipts for the period January 1, 2011, through February 29, 2012. … Town Supervisor and four council members. Appropriations for all funds in the 2012 budget totaled approximately $1.9 … The Board did not adopt detailed policies and procedures for its budget preparation process and the routine monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… properties every five years. There are four tax classes for property in New York City: Class 1 covers one- to … properties and properties not included in the previous tax classes. The tax classification determines how property value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-follow