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XI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… "responsible" is a question of fact to be determined on a case-by-case basis. Based upon existing legal precedents, … the proposed contractor's responsibility. In the case of any contract valued at $100,000 or more, contracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… Starts a paid family leave program, funded by employee payroll deductions, in January 2018. It will be fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… the city should continue to increase its reserves and look for opportunities for savings.” The city intends to transfer the surplus to FY … surplus, the city’s budgeted general reserve currently stands at $1.15 billion in FY 2020 and $1 billion annually in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020City of Ithaca – Records and Reports (2025M-114)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Ithaca (City) officials maintain complete, accurate and … for City officials tasked with overseeing the use of public funds. This critical function can help maintain … not submit Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in accordance with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/03/27/city-ithaca-records-and-reports-2025m-114Tier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… depending on their retirement plan election. There is no Tier 4 in the New York State and Local Police and Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusState Agencies Bulletin No. 1566
… will increase to $270,000 for the 2017 plan year, which is the calendar year for TIAA Tier 6 participants. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1566-maximum-salary-limit-teachers-insurance-and-annuity-tiaa-retirementAvon Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-123)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s IT for the period July 1, 2014 … notification. Develop a formal disaster recovery plan to maintain or restore critical operations as quickly as … the event of a disaster. This plan should be distributed to all responsible parties, periodically tested and updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/avon-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-123Somers Central School District – User Accounts and Software Updates (2021M-153)
… weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. In addition, officials did not: Periodically review all … prevent a serious interruption of services. Consequently, in the event of a system disruption due to a disaster, … operations. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing network user account access. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/somers-central-school-district-user-accounts-and-software-updates-2021mTown of Elmira – Financial Condition (2015M-226)
… August 12, 2015. Background The Town of Elmira is located in Chemung County, has a population of approximately 6,940 … and the reasonable level of fund balance to be maintained in each fund to meet the Town’s needs. Implement a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/08/town-elmira-financial-condition-2015m-226Sauquoit Valley Central School District - Procurement (2019M-228)
… sought for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings District officials did … Use a request for proposal (RFP) process or solicit quotes to seek competition when procuring professional services. … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/sauquoit-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-228Lake View Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-342)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Hamburg, located in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/lake-view-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-342New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislation passed by the House of Representatives on February 27 would provide $12.7 … in unrestricted aid to New York State, according to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, chaired by … Wyoming County $7,730,408 Yates County $4,831,723 Source: House Committee on Oversight and Reform The Committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021Oversight of Sidewalk Sheds (2019-N-9)
To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are safely maintained, and have valid operating permits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n9.pdfDiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… “Diabetes in New York State,” notes that about 1.6 million adult New Yorkers, or 10.3 percent of the adult population, have been diagnosed with either Type 1 or … three-year nationwide average of 9.6 percent. Type 2, or adult-onset diabetes, accounts for 90 to 95 percent of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1549
… of payroll deductions via electronic input file from PEF for deduction code 392, Transamerica Life Insurance. … to follow the directions provided in their letters from Univers Transamerica and the PEF Membership Benefits … of payroll deductions via electronic input file from PEF for deduction code 392 Transamerica Life Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1549-payroll-deductions-discontinued-transamerica-life-insurance-offeredIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… child budget journals. For more detailed information about the project budget process, see Chapter VI, Section 5 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… less, localities cannot afford to overpay vendors, lose discounts or pay for goods and services not received. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… Income and Earnings Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels in New York? Recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 … receipts to individuals, totaled nearly $1.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 51.9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-20212013 Year End Report
… in 2013 – the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special Fund for Disability Benefits, the Second Injury Fund and the Fund for Reopened Cases. The Board processes all payments from the Uninsured Employers Fund and the Special Fund for Disability Benefits. Payments from the Second Injury Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/13/2013-year-end-reportReview of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office (DDSO) to Finger Lakes Home Supply from December 18, 2012 through June 4, 2014. The objective of our examination was to determine whether Finger Lakes DDSO adhered to State purchasing laws, rules and regulations, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddso