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Cost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… of thumb is that used vehicles may require more frequent and costly maintenance than new vehicles. A real life example … staff. The used vehicles were approximately one-year old and each had been driven between 15,000 and 30,000 miles. … options (such as power windows and locks) and a smoother ride than their newer counterparts; therefore, they appeared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemVillage of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)
… payment. Key Findings While the claims we reviewed were for appropriate Village expenditures, the Village Board … goods or services may not be procured in the taxpayers’ best interest. Recommendations The audit report includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68Northern Onondaga Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2013M-236)
… Public Library District is located in the Towns of Clay and Cicero in Onondaga County. A 12-member Board of Trustees governs the District and is elected by District residents. The 2013 budgeted … to ensure that cash is properly safeguarded. Board members and the Treasurer do not audit each claim prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/08/northern-onondaga-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2013m-236Panama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials purchased goods and services in … District’s procurement policies. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not always comply with the … Determine whether the Panama Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-267
… units who meet the eligibility criteria: Union Name BU Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County DR … SA Communications Workers of America SD Assoc of Supreme Court Reporters within the City of New York SG … York State Court Officers Association SR New York State Supreme Court Officers Association SY New York State Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-267-october-2018-ucs-increases-location-pay-and-location-pay-midUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebates
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York (United) credited the … drug manufacturers. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating … Determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of NY credited Department of Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebatesState Agencies Bulletin No. 802
… adjustments and changes. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … provides for a 3% Salary Increase for employees in graded and NS (SG 600) positions, Correctional … Increase The legislation provides for an increase in the Longevity amount for employees in grade 603-617 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/802-april-1-2008-salary-and-other-increases-employees-designated-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 895
… effective date may not be entitled to have the increase applied to their entire salary. OSC will manually update the salaries after the automatic increase is applied. If any additional corrections are needed, agencies … Code 2222 ) to verify the proper salary increase has been applied. Agencies also should update General Comments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/895-april-1-2009-salary-increase-employees-represented-public-employeesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-45
… 67 who meet the eligibility criteria Background Chapter 49 of the Laws of 2008 implements the agreement between the State of New York and the Rent Regulation Services Unit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-45-april-2010-salary-increases-employees-represented-rentSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… District annually spends approximately $9,000 for natural gas and $13,000 for electricity. We found that the Board was … for either of these purchases. We reviewed natural gas and electricity bills from September 2012 through … procurement policy. Solicit proposals from various natural gas and electricity providers to ensure that they are paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… and retirement plan should be carefully reviewed before a DRO is drafted. DRO proposals may be prepared using the Domestic Relations Order (DRO) template, which has been developed by NYSLRS with … property and may be divided when a marriage ends Draft a DRO Overview and Instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateWeedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … in the Towns of Brutus, Cato, Conquest, Mentz, Sennett and Throop in Cayuga County. The District, which operates two … the plans. Analyze reserve funds to ensure balances are best aligned with the District’s long-term needs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Schoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream Restoration Project and the overall contract process … Schoharie County Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process 2015M87 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Examination of Travel Expenses
… official station will normally be the employee’s main place of business (i.e., the place where the employee … for the employee to commute between his residence and his main work location. Department officials informed us that on May 8, 2017, the employee’s assignment ended at his main work location. We confirmed the employee’s official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
Software Management 2015MR3
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3DiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York … today warning New York City’s leaders to safeguard the city’s finances against the challenges that lie ahead. … The New York Daily News published an oped from New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadManagement of Cash and Investments
… corporation providing transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsTravel Advisory No. 2
… Chapter XIII, Section 6 – Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel Manual Guidance : In … tax consequences to the employee when (i) the agency head designates an official station that is not the same as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelMarlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… in the process of awarding contracts to their private business associates and evaluate the contract with the LLC’s … Marlboro Central School District District Officials Outside Business Activities 2014M241 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… The state Office of General Services (OGS) has made substantial progress establishing New … The state Office of General Services has made substantial progress establishing New Yorks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-start