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Claims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… donations to private entities in violation of the New York State Constitution, Article VIII, Section 1; 4 Travel … his/her approval of the claim, even when not required by law. If vendor certification or verification of claims is … and school districts from making gifts or loans of money or property to or in aid of any individual, or private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingXI.14.A Publication of Procurement Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Newsletter," is intended to ensure the integrity of the state procurement process by providing for regular, centralized public notice of state agency and public authority intentions to … of 15 business days must elapse between publication of the notice and the date on which a bid or proposal is due, except …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14a-publication-procurement-opportunitiesEast Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… officials should ensure that only eligible students are provided with textbooks. District officials should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolPembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2023M-136)
… and completeness of the records and activity as the Board required. Key Recommendations Ensure that all ECA activity … recommendations and indicated that they have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2023m-136Town of Orange – Budget Review (B20-2-14)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our … was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s adopted budget for the … the potential impact the COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) may have on the Town’s finances. General and highway fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/08/town-orange-budget-review-b20-2-14Town of Exeter – Records and Reports (2015M-23)
… 4, 2014. Background The Town of Exeter is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 990. … reports and tax levy limit calculations to our Office in a timely manner. Conduct a comprehensive annual audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-exeter-records-and-reports-2015m-23State Agencies Bulletin No. 285
… Purpose To explain the procedure for the annual review of employees who claim to be exempt from Federal and State withholding. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/285-claiming-exemption-withholding-taxGreater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… (BOCES) officials properly monitored and accounted for capital assets. Key Findings BOCES officials did not properly monitor and account for all capital assets and have not conducted periodic physical inventories in at least 10 years. As a result, officials lack assurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mUtica City School District - Payroll (2018M-175)
… system entries were not adequately supported or approved by supervisors. Key Recommendations Establish procedures to … salaries, wages and additional pay items are authorized by the Board before being paid. Ensure manual adjustments for … District officials disputed and disagreed with us in many instances; however, they indicated they had already …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/utica-city-school-district-payroll-2018m-175Buffalo Collegiate Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-69)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Buffalo Collegiate Charter School (School) credit card … plan to implement corrective action. … Determine whether Buffalo Collegiate Charter School School credit card charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2022/07/15/buffalo-collegiate-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-69Bay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)
… totaling $22,899 were made with prior approval, resulting in confirming purchase orders (POs). Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/11/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-212DiNapoli: Dormitory Authority Overstated MWBE Contract Participation
… goals or industry-specific goals, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … correct, it’s smart business. It’s about creating a more diverse, vibrant, and ultimately, more successful New … authority’s automated MWBE participation reporting system is correct; and Develop processes to correct data-entry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-dormitory-authority-overstated-mwbe-contract-participationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1695.1
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin 1695 Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s annual record update process and … entry instructions for entering SRA and TDA deductions to ensure compliance with contribution limits Affected CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16951-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1621
… limits. Affected CUNY Employees Employees who currently have any of the following SRA, TDA or 403 Roth deductions: … from $18,000 to $18,500 for 2018. An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees … should not exceed the limit. Contact employee to see how they want the Goal Amount split. In order to prevent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1621-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-240
… End of Contract Bonus Payment and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Association (CSEA) (Bargaining Unit 87), provides for a one time, lump sum bonus payment in the amount of $750.00, … but is pensionable. Consistent with prior practice, when a CSEA agreement is reached, the negotiated changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-240-2017-unified-court-system-csea-end-contract-bonus-paymentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-258
… between the Unified Court System of the State of New York and the various affected bargaining units … to employment taxes and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-258-april-2018-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-longevityVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… salaries and wages, overtime and payments to employees for unused leave accruals or other benefits upon separation … before officials and employees were paid, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 5-524. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37State Agencies Bulletin No. P-849
Instructions for Payroll Header and Continuous Split Charges for the New Fiscal Year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-849.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-802
Instructions for Payroll Header and Continuous Split Charges for the New Fiscal Year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-802.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-888
Instructions for Payroll Header and Continuous Split Charges for the New Fiscal Year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-888.pdf