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XI.2.M Acknowledgment of Contractor’s Signature – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the contractor's signature affixed thereto. Refer to attachment for examples of acknowledgments . The … to the signature of the contractor with whom the State is doing business. It is not necessary that the signature of the State official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2m-acknowledgment-contractors-signatureDiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… trail the national average debt burden ($55,810), student loan and credit card debt per capita were well above the … said. “Borrowing can help individuals achieve their personal and financial goals, but high levels of debt can … on per capita consumer debt in relation to the average personal income level in the state. On that measure, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-riseOpinion 89-37
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … LICENSING AND REGULATORY POWERS -- Pawnbrokers (authority to license) GENERAL BUSINESS LAW, §§40, 52, 53: A license … with collateral loan brokers (i.e. "pawnbrokers") is a limited one. Licensed collateral loan brokers must file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-37Grand Island Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-120)
… District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network and properly managed user permissions in … District officials did not adequately secure access to the network or properly manage user permissions in … In addition to finding sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses that were communicated confidentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/grand-island-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userOverview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… after the Great Recession. The program limits the increases or decreases in contribution rates from year to … the program does lead to higher costs over the long-term for employers who elect to participate since interest is … a form. Visit our Participation in the Program page for more information and instructions for withdrawing from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims (2011-S-28). Background Many Medicaid recipients are also … the federal health care program for people 65 years of age and older and people under 65 years old with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claims-followInappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care … Plus (FHP) was a publicly funded managed care program for individuals whose income was too high to qualify for Medicaid. This program was eliminated effective January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andConservation Fund – Sources and Uses of Funds
… Fund (Fund) revenues are accounted for properly and whether expenditures made from the Fund are consistent with applicable State law and regulations. Background The Fund was established in 1925 to provide a stable, long-term source of revenue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/conservation-fund-sources-and-uses-fundsTown of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if internal controls over transfer station … waste received at the transfer station. One individual is responsible for weighing the solid waste to determine the … absence of the weigh slips and cash receipt records makes it impossible to determine if the proper amount of disposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24Operational Advisory No. 8
… an uncashed check will be turned over to the OSC Office of Unclaimed Funds if action is not taken to negotiate the … the funds will be turned over to the OSC Office of the Unclaimed Funds on April 30th. It is important that Agencies … Once the funds have been escheated to the Office of Unclaimed Funds no future Agency action will be allowed. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (CRF) overall return in the … is headed for a successful year. We continue to focus on prudent, long-term management of investments to make sure … value." The CRF's estimated value reflects benefits paid out during the quarter. The CRF ended its first quarter on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsMonitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five … policies and programs. NYSOFA’s overall goal is to improve access to, and availability of, appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-followUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… that it operated: Preschool Special Class – over 2.5 hours per day and Preschool Special Class – 2.5 hours per day … $42,442 in excess staffing, $1,223 in payments made to a non-SED position, and $42 in salaries that were in excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/united-cerebral-palsy-association-nassau-county-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported on ARC Wayne’s 2016 and 2017 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. About the Program ARC Wayne is a … its CFR for the Preschool Special Class – over 2.5 hours per day, Preschool Integrated Special Class – over 2.5 hours per day, and Preschool Integrated Special Class – 2.5 hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/07/wayne-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualField of Dreams, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFRs) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … covered the costs submitted by FOD to SED on its CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 and certain expenses for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. About the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/field-dreams-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFranziska Racker Centers, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… covered expenses reported on Racker’s 2017 and 2018 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 2018. About the Program Racker … who are 3 to 5 years of age. Racker is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The … Racker reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/franziska-racker-centers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEastchester Union Free School District – User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning
… accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access, and loss, and whether officials established an adequate … user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss nor did they establish an adequate IT contingency plan. … IT contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/eastchester-union-free-school-district-user-accounts-and-informationOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 … develops data-driven lists of non-signalized intersections to be studied as a proactive initiative. DOT’s Traffic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followOpinion 90-22
… AND DISTRIBUTION -- Public Water Systems (necessity to pay interest on consumer deposits) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … utility is not required by Public Service Law, §117 to pay interest on consumer deposits at the rate fixed by the … not required by section 117 of the Public Service Law to pay interest on consumer deposits. Public Service Law, §117 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22DiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… other long-term assets. But spending from state operating funds, which pays for most of the agency’s regulatory and … to the increase in capital spending. FIGURE 1 - DEC All Funds and State Operating Funds Spending – SFY 2010-11 through SFY 2019-20 Source: New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-grow