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Conclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… should implement controls that will minimize the risk of abuse (or fraud) occurring in travel and conference … should implement controls that will minimize the risk of abuse or fraud occurring in travel and conference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… will contact a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. Agencies have the following … . The email must include the name, email address, and phone number of the new contact. Since the traveler’s supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Executive Budget Proposal
… these funds are allocated effectively and properly used. “My office will review all of the executive budget proposals … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-executive-budget-proposalSodus Center Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-108)
… March 13, 2017. Background The Sodus Center Fire District is located in the Town of Sodus in Wayne County. The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/sodus-center-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-108Broker Search for Internal Equity and Fixed Income
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) 2026 broker selection process is open through May 15, 2026. All broker-dealers are encouraged to apply, including … application(s) and supplemental documents by May 15, 2026 to be considered in the 2026 broker selection process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/broker-search-internal-equity-and-fixed-incomeTaxes – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collections for consumption and use taxes, New York State’s second … more heavily on sales and user taxes. Effective January 1, 2021, the State’s top personal income tax rate increased … and local tax burden in New York State was $327 per $1,000 of personal income in fiscal year 2020, a decline from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/taxesWSP USA Inc.
… million for the period January 11, 2022 through May 31, 2026. We examined a sample of high-risk expenses totaling … Findings The Department approved for payment 1,890 labor hours totaling $107,040 where the documentation did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/wsp-usa-incState Police Bulletin No. SP-237
… PBA Short Term Disability, PBA Critical Illness, or PBA Accident insurance will notice a change in the way their … Term Disability: Short Term Disability Critical Illness Accident Effective Dates: This bulletin is effective … NYSPBA Critical Illness Ins Deduction Code 562: NYSPBA Accident Insurance Deduction Code 545 continues to be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-237-separation-pba-insurance-deduction-code-545State Agencies Bulletin No. 2194
… to their agency payroll office for response. OSC will not release any payroll information to an employee or their … a completed, notarized Personal Privacy Protection Law Release form. OSC will continue to respond to direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2194-employee-payroll-deduction-information-requestsTaxable Travel
… rent inspections throughout the New York metropolitan area. The objective of our examination was to determine … According to the State Travel Manual, the employee was not in travel status because his alternate work locations were … the employee incurred $3,543, $2,556, and $1,838 in personal commuting expenses during calendar years 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travelRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… initial report, State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Report 2009-S-84). Background Our initial … Department (Department) grant payments to Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Rainbow) were appropriate and adequately … Interest State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center Report (2009-S-84) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followEarly Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including … between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, providers such as ECEC are reimbursed by … requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: The Norman Howard School - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReview of Trivision Tek Group, Inc.
… the final $211,109 payment request from Trivision to ESD. In addition, ESD terminated GDA X199 recovered the $138,891 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/review-trivision-tek-group-incCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… nanotechnology. The College is a unit of the University at Albany (the University), one of the four University Centers … Audits/Reports of Interest State University of New York at Albany: Network Security Controls (2004-S-23) Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… notify the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) within one week. NYSTA has six weeks to take appropriate … bridge is safe to use). In addition, NYSTA must provide DOT with the written determinations from bridge inspections … timely, including three with flagged conditions and DOT was not always notified of red flags within one week, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsContract Advisory No. 26
… of the labor law.” Bids that do not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided however, that if the bidder cannot make the certification, the bidder shall so state and shall provide … statement which sets forth in detail reasons why the certification cannot be made. Every bid made to the State or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… York, comprises four colleges, a research enterprise, one hospital with two locations (Upstate University Hospital and Upstate University Hospital at Community Campus), and over 80 outpatient clinics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followReview of Advance Contract Payments
… of only sending advance payments when requested by contractor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… Metro Bus and Rail System, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and Niagara Falls International Airport. NFTA has approximately 1,500 employees, including an … technology (IT) department that operates out of its main office. To help carry out its mission, NFTA owns IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyOversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Our initial audit found the Department was challenged to ensure investigations, particularly Priority 1 complaints (complaints that pose a substantial danger to public health and safety), were completed timely. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-follow