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Oversight of Construction Management Contracts

… and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and … This system includes 180 State parks with opportunities for hiking, camping, swimming, golfing, and snowmobiling as … with private firms that total approximately $27.9 million for 58 projects. Key Findings Parks has generally established …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contracts

Processing of Paper Tax Returns

… processing the State's approximately 10.9 million income tax returns. About 2 million (20 percent) of all personal income tax returns in the State are submitted as paper returns. In … and fiscal needs of the Department. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Taxation and Finance: Sales …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returns

Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts

… it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business expenses. The audit covers the … Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State agencies for purposes such as petty cash, travel, and other funding …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts

Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts

Examination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses

… response to the Sandy disaster, DHSES paid $1.17 million for 1,000 portable Pelican LED lights, 1,000 portable … this equipment to additional locations (e.g., firehouses) for other Sandy relief efforts. Key Findings We found DHSES … it received all the lights, heaters and generators it paid for or to adequately support the distribution of that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expenses

Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program

… mission is to create decent affordable housing for persons of low income by providing loans and grants for the rehabilitation of existing housing or the … with other State, Federal, or private financing for low-income housing projects. Generally, the Program …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program

PSCH, Inc.

… that PSCH claimed on the Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background … and its expenditures up to the amount of the contract. For the year ended June 30, 2013, PSCH reported approximately … staff training at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina. For this event, PSCH claimed $31,908 (more than half the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/19/psch-inc

Cancer Service Network, Inc.

… of Health made to Cancer Service Network, Inc. (CSN) for the Cancer Services Program were appropriate. We examined payments made for services provided during the period April 1, 2010 through … including JLJ Consulting Group, LTD (JLJ Consulting), a for-profit corporation, which in turn paid four independent …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/24/cancer-service-network-inc

Examination of Outstanding Premiums

… Background New York State businesses pay NYSIF premiums for workers compensation and disability insurance. If a … by the Department of Tax and Finance (DTF), is a way for State agencies to offset State payments to recover … however, it has taken steps to participate in the program. For example, NYSIF received DOB approval to participate in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiums

Review of Collecto, Inc

… supported. Background Downstate contracts with Collecto for debt collection services.Under the $2.5 million contract, … include clear language to determine the proper commission for small-balance accounts. SUNY officials are implementing … staff do not approve vouchers with duplicate billings for amounts already billed on prior invoices. Continue to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-inc

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-357

… a negotiated agreement this fee is reimbursed to GSEU F-1 or J-1 visa holders. According to Internal Revenue Code … SEVIS reimbursement fee. Such payments are reportable on Form 1042-S and may be subject to nonresident alien tax … Tax Withholding Status: Nonresident alien Tax Status: Single The following fields default and have no effect on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-357-suny-nra-sevis-fee-reimbursement

Opinion 88-70

… of Town of Warrensburg , 90 AD2d 916, 456 NYS2d 873, mot for lv to app den 58 NY2d 604, 459 NYS2d 1027; Meredith v … effect, and that municipal moneys may not be expended for such purposes (1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-80, p 120; 1986 … requiring mandatory or permissive referenda, respectively, for certain local laws). However, there may be referendum …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70

Public Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report

… as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways including service … governmental financial assistance and support is provided for operating and other expenses. In fiscal years ending in … default on their obligations. In addition to issuing debt for their own purposes, public authorities issue debt on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authorities

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1786

… that have not been negotiated and provide procedures for agencies to resolve the disposition of these checks. … yearly outreach to employees who have uncashed paychecks for a calendar year. This outreach will commence in September of the following year. (For example the uncashed check outreach for non-negotiated …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checks

Tax Check-Off Technical Amendment

… Program Legislative Session 2015-2016: Enacted pursuant to Chapter 57 of the laws of 2016 (Public Protection and … VII) – A.9290 (Farrell) – Corrects language relating to the committee chair who is appropriately designated to receive the annual report setting forth how the monies in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-off-technical-amendment

DiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags

… institutions employed over 296,000 people, paying wages of around $26.5 billion in 2023, but the sector still has … a skilled workforce and stimulating innovation. It is essential that the state attract and retain the educators and students who can bring their talents to the various sectors of our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lags

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York

… in benefits with an additional $31.7 million in funding for administration. Eligibility and benefits are based on … disabled. The maximum gross monthly income limit for a one-person household is $3,322; the limit increases with household size up to a maximum of $9,952 for a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2354

… Voluntary Overtime Differential for eligible employees at DOCCS. Affected Employees: Employees in the Security … weekend shift that begins and ends between the hours of 6:45am Friday to 11 pm Sunday for an 8-hour shift, or 6:45am … OWD will automatically pay employees at a rate of $100.00 per unit. Also, the Earnings Begin and End Date of each …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2354-new-weekend-voluntary-overtime-differential-eligible-employees