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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… provide low-cost capital and expert technical assistance for environmental projects in New York State. Its two major … costs that are appropriate and dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should include the … supporting documentation and formal approvals necessary for such costs. Key Findings We sampled 152 payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… the public transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and … support overall objectives. The audit identified a total of $4.3 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) was created in 1969. Its mission is to provide and continuously improve public transportation services in the greater Rochester area. The Authority provides public … expenses, including meetings and other events, memberships in professional organizations, sponsorships, and training. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … spending are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of … documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. We reviewed 165 payments totaling $280,887. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
As part of a series of examinations of Agency responses to Superstorm Sandy Sandy we sought to determine if the Division of Homeland and Security Services D
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesReview of Travel Card Expenses
… actual, necessary and reasonable business expenses for employees traveling on official State business. We … have intentionally claimed inappropriate travel expenses for personal enrichment. These actions include falsifying … falsifying a departure location to claim reimbursement for mileage she never traveled, and failing to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… “filters” and performed file matches to select payments for examination based on ris k . We reviewed the high risk … newly hired New York State employees who owed DOL money for outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained … from newly hired New York State employees who owe DOL for UI overpayments made in prior years, and $101,443 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes and it incurs indirect or … spending are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of … documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. Key Findings The Authority did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Review of Growe Technologies Inc.
… an appropriate procurement under contract TQ00015 for the services provided by Growe and paid reasonable prices for those services. Background In January 2009 through … in contracting with the business community, facilitate the best possible price for the University and avoid unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… To accomplish our examination objectives, we selected for audit benefit payment requests and payments based on … newly hired New York State employees who owed DOL money for outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained … from newly hired New York State employees who owe DOL for UI overpayments made in prior years, and $179,236 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… (owners), responsible parties, and contractors must erect a shed or have a shed erected when installing certain equipment immediately above sidewalks … Preservation and Development when an owner or contractor does not comply with applicable codes, laws, and rules. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followMonitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Select Programs (Report 2020-S-47 ). About the Program The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) helps New York residents aged 60 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-followSelected Aspects of Toll Collections
… Objective To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority ensures that efforts are made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/26/selected-aspects-toll-collectionsMaximum Number of Reportable Days – Enhanced Reporting
… be credited with a maximum of five working days per week. For monthly reports consisting of four weekly payments, you … a maximum of 22 days per month when the month has 31 days. For all other months, the maximum amount reportable is 21 days. Rev. 2/23 … The maximum number of working days for employees vary based on the type of pay cycle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/maximum-number-reportable-daysXVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Basic financial statements for the State of New York are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for governments as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting … Standards Board (GASB) which is the standard-setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standardsXVI.3.D Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus – XVI. Financial Reporting
… ACCOUNTING The basis of accounting determines the timing for reporting measurements made on a cash or accrual basis in … is used as a practical measure of economic resources for this purpose. A proprietary fund’s operating statement … that have increased or decreased the resources available for spending in the near future. A fund’s basis of accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3d-basis-accountingmeasurement-focusTown of Charlton – Procurement (2022M-5)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Charlton (Town) officials used competitive methods when … purchased off State contract. Did not always retain copies of other government contracts used to procure goods and … to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Town of Charlton Town officials used competitive methods when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/17/town-charlton-procurement-2022m-5Efficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation, as of April 2022, … and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission was formed to streamline State government operations by eliminating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followXI.2.M Acknowledgment of Contractor’s Signature – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… (whether individual, partnership, or corporate) must have proper acknowledgment of the contractor's signature … be acknowledged. Any contracts or amendments thereto which do not contain the proper form of acknowledgment will be … whether individual partnership or corporate must have proper acknowledgment of the contractors signature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2m-acknowledgment-contractors-signatureXI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… timely. Sufficient time must be incorporated to allow for review of contract transactions submitted to the Office … to advise contractors of this risk. CONTRACTS WITH NOT-FOR-PROFIT (NFP) PROVIDERS Late submissions of grant … impose additional burdens upon both the NFP and the State. For the NFP, financial strain is placed on their limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contracts