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Facilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department’s (Department) Facilities Planning … its review of projects in a timely manner and, if not, what the impacts on school districts are. We also sought to … To determine if the State Education Departments Facilities Planning Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… for improving operations and governance. They can also identify strategies to reduce costs and strengthen … tools they should be. As officials responding to an audit, you will be asked to prepare two documents at the end of the … or concerns. Where Does the Audit Response Letter Get Sent? Generally, audit responses should be addressed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
Approximately one in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced food insecurity from 2019 to 2021, and an increasing number say they face food insufficiency since summer 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-food-insecurity.pdfAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental … To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… Police announced today. “For well over a decade, Ursula Stone took advantage of her position and the trust of Addison … Acting Superintendent Dominick L. Chiumento said. “Ms. Stone selfishly took advantage of her position to profit at … an audit of the village in 2022 and found the 55-year-old Stone had been running the financial operations of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… limit for retirees employed by school districts or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is suspended … or charter school. For most other retirees under the age of 65, the $35,000 limit is in effect and applies to the … and still receive a pension. However, you should be aware of the laws governing post-retirement employment and how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementOversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… Objective To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School Program to ensure … through October 20, 2020. About the Program The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programAre You Vested? And What It Means
… Are You Vested? Being vested means that you have earned enough … once you meet the minimum age requirements established by your retirement plan. Vesting is automatic; you do not have … the minimum age requirements for your retirement plan, you can apply for a service retirement benefit if you wish. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/are-you-vested-and-what-it-meansXVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… This section includes a discussion of the New York State … Reporting Entity for the purpose of outlining the scope of what is and what is not included in the State's periodic … financial reports and why. The principles described in this chapter are applicable only to the central State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewSubmitting Your Payment – Legacy Reporting
… With each report, you must submit payment for the total amount of … is by direct debit. Rather than sending us a check, we can withdraw the funds electronically through the automated … without sacrificing accuracy, reliability or security. To get started, submit a completed Electronic Debit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/submitting-your-paymentOpinion 90-5
… trustees of a public library, the trustees are empowered to increase their number, subject to the statutory maximum. This is in reply to your letter concerning the appointment of public library … Whether the town board has the authority to increase the number of trustees and if so by what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Town of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over cellular telephones for … individuals are provided a Town cell phone, according to the Town Clerk. The Town does not have established written … cell phones. While the Town provided cell phone service to Town officials and employees for job-related use, it also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
Find information on Real Property Tax Cap below
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capFinancial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… of the close of their fiscal years, depending upon the class and population size of the local government. Specific … review of annual reports of all localities within a class is completed, LGSA compiles financial tables for each class. Fiscal year end dates generally drive the order in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityAdministration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services
… Purpose We audited the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) administration of a contract (#113 225 01) with the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) for the … We audited the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygienes DOHMH administration of a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/16/administration-contract-center-urban-community-servicesDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs to … to companies and projects. “Empire State Development has an important role in helping New York’s economy grow and … recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the authority has not fully evaluated which programs work and which don’t,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsEmployer's Guide - Section 1: About NYSLRS
The Employer’s Guide is a resource for the benefit and payroll staff of NYSLRS’ participating employers to help them do their Retirement System-related work.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/employers-guide-section-1.pdfFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Financial Oversight of the … design and delivery of activities. OCFS awards contracts to eligible not-for-profit community and faith-based … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program-followSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… the State Comptroller (OSC) is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a manner that prevents sexual harassment in the workplace. This Policy is one component of OSC’s commitment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policySecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… The Security Self-Assessment appended to this publication … arranging for additional training or a refresher in the near future. Likewise, if only a small handful of computer … computing environments and operations change over the course of time, governing boards should periodically review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessment