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Improving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48.pdfSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
Determine whether the Smithtown Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes, and properly audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/smithtown-central-2021-25.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfDiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the details of the competitive sale scheduled for March 10, 2015 of … for new money transportation and environmental purposes. The Series 2015A Tax-Exempt Bonds and the Series 2015B … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the details of the competitive sale scheduled for March 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The … used her position to defraud the Village of Horseheads for her personal gain and altered Village records to cover … announced the arrest of Tammy Miele former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads for allegedly stealing nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… that he gassed up at the VFA pump and used his chief’s truck for his personal business as a process server. He was … that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck for $3,000 without informing his colleagues. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… oversees 19 local detention facilities: five specialized secure, six secure, and eight non-secure. These local detention facilities are operated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316.1
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible and ineligible employees and a temporary preshift briefing rate for eligible employees working in support of DOCCS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23161-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible and ineligible employees and a temporary preshift briefing rate for eligible employees working in support of DOCCS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2316-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… better-than-expected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $220.5 billion enacted state budget for State Fiscal … programs. DiNapoli expressed concerns about the growth in capital spending and debt. He also cautioned that many … betterthanexpected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $2205 billion enacted state budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetOversight of the Early Intervention Program (2021-S-25)
To determine whether the Department of Health was effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Social Services Block Grant
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.667), provides flexible federal funding, administered through the United States Department of Health and Human Services to states and territories to support social services for low-income households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-social-services-block-grant.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Medicaid
Medicaid (Assistance Listing Number 93.778) is a health insurance entitlement program for low-income adults and children. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines, and it is jointly funded by the federal and state governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-medicaid.pdfThe New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdfAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfDiNapoli Appoints Government Relations Staff
… the Democratic Caucus of the Monroe County Legislature. Like DiNapoli, Mack was elected at age 18 to his local school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-appoints-government-relations-staffState Agencies Bulletin No. 2148
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the M/C Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment and to provide processing instructions for entering the payment … authorizing the 2023 M/C lump sum payment pursuant to Chapter 190 of the Laws of 2023 is pending. The lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2148-managementconfidential-mc-2023-non-pensionable-lump-sum-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2129.2
… the lump sum payment for garnishments and federal levies. Tax Information: The Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment is … income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21292-civil-service-employees-association-csea-non-pensionable-lump-sum