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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Problem Gambling Treatment Program (2018-S-39) OASAS has not conducted a comprehensive needs assessment or social … treatment services since 2006, even though four commercial casinos opened in New York State in 2013. Therefore, auditors … no basis for determining whether BRC’s outreach services are meeting expectations for assisting homeless clients. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsManagement of Capital Projects
… (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has a formal capital project management process that its employees and … are required to follow; and whether LIRR followed the capital project management process and was successful in … branches or terminals. The MTA must submit a five-year Capital Program to the State’s Capital Program Review Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/14/management-capital-projectsElwood Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-31)
… were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment. Noteworthy Achievements Due to … $414,749 of the 1,104 claims paid during our audit and found that the control procedures were followed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/elwood-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-31CUNY Bulletin No. CU-289
… the manual processing of the retroactive salary and other increases. Affected Employees Annual and hourly employees in Bargaining Unit TE with a title of Staff Nurse, Staff Nurse (hourly) or Nurse Practitioner … NYSNA which calls for retroactive General Salary and other increases. Effective Date(s) Salary and other increases may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-289-retroactive-cuny-salary-and-other-increases-employeesTown of Theresa – Internal Controls Over Claims Auditing (2014M-89)
… was to review the Town’s internal controls over the claims process for the period of January 1, 2012 through December … Key Finding Internal controls over the claims audit process are designed to ensure that claims are adequately supported and appropriate prior to payment. Key Recommendation There are no recommendations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/23/town-theresa-internal-controls-over-claims-auditing-2014m-89State Agencies Bulletin No. 1989
… by Payroll Bulletin No. 1989.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for … who work at OPWDD are affected. Background The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the State of New York, OPWDD, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1989-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainVillage of Islandia – Overtime (2023M-121)
… Marshal did not provide any documentation he claimed to have in support of his overtime pay. The Building Inspector … Inspector to only work overtime when they believed it was needed. Key Recommendations Develop clear overtime … certain findings and recommendations, they indicated they have initiated or would initiate corrective action. Appendix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-islandia-overtime-2023m-121SUNY Bulletin No. SU-319
… ) Effective April 2013, legislation required the employee contribution rate to be based on employees’ annual wage. Once Tier 6 members reached three (3) years of membership, their contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-319-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member and ex-spouse may establish a pension … marriage (xx/xx/xxxx) and the date of commencement of the divorce action (xx/xx/xxxx). The numerator may also be … specific date, most commonly the commencement date of the divorce action. This ensures that increases in earnings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareOther Bulletin No. 20
… Construction instructions for processing the April 2014 CSEA LLS payment. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining … are equated to a grade are eligible for the April 2014 SCF CSEA LLS payment provided the employee: Is Active, on a Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-20-april-2014-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 1695
… CUNY Employees Employees who currently have any of the following deductions: Deduction Code Narrative … age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,000 in catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1695-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaSpecial Report: Education in New York Nine Regional Snapshots Outside New York City
Special Report: Education in New York Nine Regional Snapshots Outside New York City
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/education.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1977
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to update Tier 6 employees’ Savings Plans page due to the two-year look back. Affected Employees Tier 6 VDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1977-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… be legitimate but are not and hijack a browser to transfer funds without the user’s knowledge. 17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… authorize payments to be made by credit card or electronic funds withdrawal through the municipal website. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processUnadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… Department’s (SED’s) maximum allowable rate during four of the past five school years. As a result, the District overcharged seven school districts by a total of $183,250. Key Recommendations Ensure that the District’s … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationTown of Franklin – Financial Operations (2014M-32)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period of January 1, 2012 through October 11, 2013. … Town of Franklin is governed by a five-member Town Board and has a population of approximately 2,400 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled $1.6 million. Key Findings The bookkeeper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-franklin-financial-operations-2014m-32Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… for fixed assets. Key Findings District officials did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of the 60 … combined purchase prices of approximately $46,400 did not have required asset tags and/or were not on the inventory … Ensure the inventory list is accurate and up-to-date. Ensure that all assets on the inventory list are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139West Genesee Central School District - Capital Assets (2023M-128)
… tested, and did not conduct periodic physical inventories to help ensure the records were accurate and complete and the … basis thereafter. As a result, officials may be unable to identify lost or stolen items. Of the 337 assets totaling … of, 156 either were indicated as disposed of prior to or without Board approval. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/west-genesee-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-128Application for Oil Spill Damage Claim (AC-2231)
If you are the victim of someone else’s oil spill, you may file a damage claim form with the Fund for your financial loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-ac-2231.pdf