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Human Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Human Resource Practices (Report 2018-S-57 ). About the Program A … According to Upstate officials, each year, Upstate’s Human Resource Department (HR) receives over 30,000 employment … applied policies and procedures related to select human resource functions. Our audit covered the period from January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followMembership and Enrollment – Membership and Enrollment
… in retirement Its important to understand how membership and enrollment works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollmentAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) incurred in … To ascertain the total expenses that the Department of Motor Vehicles incurred in administering the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… is responsible for enforcing certain aspects of the New York State Returnable Container Act (Act), also known as … may then return their empty beverage containers to a dealer or redemption center to get their deposit back. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followOpinion 89-30
… -- Gasoline (authority to provide to private senior citizens organization under contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … with a private non-profit organization to provide senior citizens bus transportation, a town may provide gasoline … You ask whether a town may contract with a private senior citizens organization to provide gasoline to the private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30State Agencies Bulletin No. 2238
… may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees: All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 28, 2024, are … 06/13/2024 Lag 06/06/2024 X-Lag 06/06/2024 X-Lag 05/30/2024 These updates must be completed in PayServ before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2238-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… events continue to threaten New Yorkers. New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning and response for all types and scales of … these hazards. NYCEM creates and maintains four citywide evacuation plans that provide guidance to agencies on how to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness … To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Report 2019-N-3 ). About the … and well-maintained, which includes providing adequate heat and hot water (HHW). In accordance with the Code, … building owners must supply their tenants with adequate heat from October 1 to May 31, the “heat season,” which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement policy. Key Findings … Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Key Recommendations Ensure professional services are procured in a competitive manner in accordance with District policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… trucks) and large transportation (e.g., inmate buses, tractor trailers) vehicles. Many of DOCCS’s employees operate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It is the fourth fee reduction since 2009 for Direct Plan account holders across the state. New York’s … than $524 million to help parents across the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planAdvisory Council for the Retirement System
… The Advisory Council for the Retirement System, appointed by the … and the Retirement System. At the annual meetings of the Council, the Comptroller and senior staff also exchange information and insights with the Council to help stakeholders understand the status and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-systemIX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… State Grant Processes http://www.grants.gov Federal website for comprehensive grant information … SAM.gov or the System for Award Management, is the official U.S. federal government website where entities register to do business with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overviewTransaction Number Requirement
… left of the field name to denote that it is required. See examples below. To remind users about this change, the PARIS … internal tracking number Non Contract Procurement/Purchase Order: authority’s internal tracking number or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2346
… All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2025 are affected. Background: Appropriations allocated to … the above date and will no longer be available for payroll charges. Effective Dates: Administration paychecks dated July 2, 2025 and Institution paychecks dated July 10, 2025 OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2346-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsTown of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… Determine whether the Town of Gardiner (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and … accurately; however, the Clerk did not deposit and remit clerk fees and tax collections in a timely manner. In … requires tax collections to be deposited within 24 hours. Remit real property tax collections and clerk fees to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… water outlets as required by New York State (NYS) Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. District officials did not sample … would have required it. The District’s initial testing results identifying 29 of 181 (16 percent) sampled water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… childcare services, and assistance with finding permanent housing. Local departments of social services (Local … across the State. Each client who receives temporary housing in a certified shelter must take part in a Needs … ILPs were completed in a timely manner and that all client support services were being provided. Assessments were either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followOversight of Disability Services (Follow-Up)
… meet with students who experience disability-related barriers with regard to any aspect of college life (e.g., … and modify its physical plant to comply with health and safety codes, including the ADA (Americans with Disabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-disability-services-follow