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Monitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up) (2023-F-44)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Construction Management.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f44.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1713
… who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2019 Affected Employees Employees … According to IRS Publication 505 (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees … from tax withholdings and be in compliance with IRS and NYS Rules and Regulations, agencies must update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1713-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2019DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee County. Snow was charged with two counts of grand larceny in the third degree (class D … blatantly abused his position and went on a spending spree with public money,” said DiNapoli. “It is alarming that my … and District Attorney Friedman for working closely with my staff to make sure this individual is held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our original report Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance 2015S86
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followState Police Bulletin No. SP-104
… notify agencies of a change in the narrative descriptions for Fraternal Order Troopers Life (Code 311 ) and Fraternal … notify agencies of a change in the narrative descriptions for Fraternal Order Troopers Life Code 311 and Fraternal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-104-change-narrative-descriptions-fraternal-order-troopers-life-andMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report Medgar Evers College Controls Over Bank Accounts 2015S9
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… also found that a non-tax levy account contained tax levy dollars that Lehman should have turned over to the State. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (Follow-Up)
… in planning the execution of the Transformation, with little to no evidence that basic planning steps were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/13/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1694
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C Affected Employees Members … NYS Legislature who are paid using the LEG Pay Basis Code in the following departments: 04210 NYS Senate Members 04220 … the year must equal the prorated statutory salary, based on the number of calendar days actually served in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1694-2018-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… Assembly together in 1986. She stood out from the start, for her devotion to her constituents in Queens County and for her tireless efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s children. Barbara’s family has lost a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkExamination of Travel Expenses
… any other work location). Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether NYDOL properly … eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own. An overpayment occurs when a claimant receives benefits in excess of the amount entitled. Overpayments are considered willful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… not: Seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in … Have required written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling $91,585 and four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-195
… to elected officials in the Legislature, do not receive a payment in the last paycheck of December. Since January 1, … that has 27 paychecks since the implementation of these payment procedures in 2005. Judges, as a result, will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-195-end-calendar-year-2013-processing-judgesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 51
… guidance to assist agencies in determining whether claims for payment from vendors and state employees are appropriate … agencies to certify to the Comptroller that claims for payment are just, true and correct and therefore … 6.7 of the NYCRR requires agencies to support any claim for payment entered in to the Statewide Financial System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/51-supporting-informationOversight of Campus Foundations (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Campus Foundations Report 2016S93
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/oversight-campus-foundations-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… and Security Equipment at Train Stations ( 2017-S-84 ). About the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary … rapid transit line that runs the length of Staten Island (about 14 miles) from St. George Terminal to Tottenville. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… period, during which time the dog may be redeemed by its owner. The minimum period a seized dog must be held is … inspections that exceeded the time frame for completion by 30 days or more, including 100 that followed a prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-follow