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DiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… of projects, including the replacement of the Tappan Zee bridge. Under the design-build model, design and construction … independent review and approval before contracts for the project are finalized; Require a competitive bidding process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsCity of Rome – Solar Power Purchase Agreements (2015M-290)
… purpose of our audit was to evaluate the City’s process for entering into solar power purchase agreements for the … 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The City of Rome is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 35,000. The City is governed by an elected Mayor and eight-member Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/20/city-rome-solar-power-purchase-agreements-2015m-290Opinion 2002-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Programs (point accumulation for responding to both fire and ambulance calls) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §217(c): For purposes of earning a year of firefighting service under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11State Agencies Bulletin No. 1803
… Chapter 54 of the Laws of 2016 increased the New York State minimum wage for employees in non-governmental … whose job location is within the five boroughs of New York City (NYC) (effective December 31, 2018), $13.00 for … and an hourly rate less than the amount provided on the chart below are eligible for the 2019 minimum wage increase. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1803-december-2019-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesXI.5 Purchase Authorizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW When a State agency awards a term contract that allows for the purchase of commodities on an as-needed basis, the contract should be established as a Purchase Authorization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi5-purchase-authorizationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1746
… rate in effect. The resulting salary must not be less than the rate in effect for the employee’s title and location …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1746-april-2019-lifeguard-2-salary-increase-state-university-professionalXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… should report suspected fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds to their Inspector General, the Office of the Inspector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationOpinion 2002-5
… a period of probable usefulness of twenty years for a new recreational area of not less than 50 acres or an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system … processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it … health care programs' laws or regulations. The Department terminated 19 of these providers, but the status of the seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013Vendor File Advisory No. 7
… to Supplier registration and forms and Supplier Self-Serve Portal coinciding with the 2017 SFS Updates Reference : Guide … These changes include updates to the Vendor Self-Service Portal, vendor registration process, and vendor forms. Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/7-supplier-updatesXII.5.G Entering the Appropriate Obligation and Accounting Dates on Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… prepares the State’s financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5g-entering-appropriate-obligation-and-accounting-dates-vouchersState Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) – Retirement Plan 7Z (TIAA/CREF) Effective Date(s) Institution paychecks … 14, 2010 Background Chapter 617 of the Laws of 2007 amends NYS Education Law, Article 8-B, Section 392 2(c) and Article … who is a member of the ORP, has an active retirement plan row with a Participation Election of “Elect,” has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementOperational Advisory No. 27
… the SFS that are not currently utilized. In addition, the new policy may streamline business processes by minimizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/27-accounting-date-policy-change-confirmationContract Advisory No. 21
… Subject: Updating and Pre-Encumbering Contracts Converted During the EE1 Upgrade to SFS 9.2 and Correcting Off-Contract Payments Guidance: The Office of … February 12, 2016, titled EE1 Stabilization Note: Ensure Your Vouchers are Associated with a Contract, to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/21-reminder-update-and-pre-encumber-contracts-converted-during-ee1-october-2015Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… If the answer to any question posed in the earlier section (Claims Auditing) is no, then some type of action should be taken in most cases. Obviously, this will depend on the specific … or if charges are not properly authorized or are not in compliance with local policies, reduce the claim by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1735.1
… (DOB) approved minimum wage. Affected Employees Employees in annual positions, including those working on a part-time … Suffolk, or Westchester, or $11.10 for State employees in all other job locations. Per DOB Bulletin G-1039, Location … minimum wage increase. Currently, there are some employees in the five boroughs of New York City (NYC) whose annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17351-minimum-wage-differential-annual-employeesDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… P. DiNapoli issued a report today detailing the impact of federal aid on New York's municipalities and school … local governments and school districts outside New York City received $4.7 billion in direct federal aid. Separately, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidSyracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… vendors for the period July 1, 2010, to December 31, 2012, and the student enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2011, to June … School officials routinely purchased school equipment and furnishings from a limited group of four vendors that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… were electronically deposited into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled … individuals who abuse the system for their own benefit.” James Bunn was a designated beneficiary collecting retirement … his death. The funds were deposited electronically into James Bunn’s checking account from February 2010 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1602.1
… was calculated using the factor of .00075 based on a denominator of 2,000 hours. The new agreement changed the … was paid using the overtime factor of.000735, based on a denominator of 2,040 hours. For overtime earned on or after … or advice. Questions Questions about this bulletin can be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … To provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16021-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employees-civil-service