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State Contract and Payment Actions in June
… the Office of the State Comptroller approved 896 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $11.6 … 28,500 payments valued at nearly $26.1 million, primarily for errors, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at … for purchases. Major Contracts Approved City University of New York $26.3 million with Sierra Cedar Inc. for CUNYFirst … for Children Program. $2.1 million to The Children’s Law Center for the Law Guardian Legal Aid Program. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januarySUNY Bulletin No. SU-137
… whose employment expired prior to 7/1/07 and who would have been eligible for the salary increase if the employee’s … for Bargaining Unit, Sal Plan and Grade. The employee is not in one of the following titles: Title Job Code Assistant … Data record fields of Bargaining Unit, Sal Plan and Grade do not match the corresponding fields on the Position Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-137-800-salary-increase-suny-professional-services-unitOpinion 2009-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … and recusal by fire district commissioner whose spouse is to be appointed treasurer) -- Family Relationships (spouse … LAW §§ 800(3), 801, 806; TOWN LAW §§ 174, 175: There is no statutory or common law prohibition against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board - Governance Over Loan Operations (2019M-25)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the revolving loan program. Key Findings The Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board (RPB) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2019/09/13/lake-champlain-lake-george-regional-planning-board-governance-over-loanDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and independence,” DiNapoli said. “New York … and Labor. She currently acts as a certified ombudsman for the New York State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, … Review Commission of New York’s law school deans for review and approval or denial to serve on the Commission. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentFreeport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-300)
… The Freeport Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets that result in the appropriation of unrestricted fund balance not needed … reserve funds identified to benefit District residents in accordance with statutory requirements … Freeport Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-300Copenhagen Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-270)
… 2015. Background The Copenhagen Fire Department is located in the Town of Denmark, Lewis County. The Department, which … audit committee. Consider the use of credit cards in place of debit cards or preauthorize purchases so the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/copenhagen-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1410
… the purview of the Agreement between the State of New York and the United University Professions. Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1410-third-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-summer-seasonalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1329
… 2014-2015) and will continue until the employee leaves the payroll for the 2014 summer season. Monies collected as part … Unit 68 on the pay period end date. Employee has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … a summer seasonal position in Bargaining Unit 68 with a Payroll Status of Active or Leave With Pay any time during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1329-second-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-summer-seasonalSchoharie Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-263)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through July 8, 2013. Background … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $21 million. Key Finding … Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures based on contractual and historical data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/schoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-263Smithtown Central School District – Capital Projects (2016M-202)
… The objective of our audit was to review capital projects for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $224 million. Key Findings The Board did not authorize an appropriation for a project, which prevented it from establishing the total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/smithtown-central-school-district-capital-projects-2016m-202Brentwood Union Free School District – Fund Balance and Hiring Practices (2016M-251)
… of our audit was to assess the District’s fund balance and examine the procedures for hiring administrators for the … of $4.2 million restricted in the insurance reserve and overfunded the retirement contribution reserve by $4.3 … resolution, which should include the rationale, objective and funding level for each reserve. Adhere to District policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/22/brentwood-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-and-hiring-practicesOdessa-Montour Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, … fund balance exceeded the statutory limit. The District does not have a policy or formal plan for its six reserves. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/odessa-montour-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-71IX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… Employee fringe benefit and indirect costs are permissible charges to federal grants. … the Division of Budget will enter the new fringe benefit and indirect cost standard rates into the State Financial … 3 business days. See Chapter VII, Section 9.A – Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs Automation of this Guide for more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsMassena Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-21)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. … unrestricted fund balance has exceeded the statutory limit for the past three years. The District overfunded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/massena-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-21East Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-160)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of … respectively. Key Findings The Department’s bylaws do not adequately segregate financial duties and instead assign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-holcomb-fire-department-financial-operationsDelevan Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-345)
… adequately reviewed or approved all bills/claims prior to payment. The Treasurer did not provide the Board with monthly … Review and approve all bills/claims prior to payment to ensure that all bills/claims have supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/26/delevan-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialJustice Court Fund: Invoice Billing Program
… All town and village justice courts and municipalities participate in … At the time of filing each justice must send a check for the total amount of the report to the town or village … Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO). The CFO is responsible for accounting for the payments he or she receives from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-invoice-billing-programClark Mills Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-315)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. … and separate from the Town of Kirkland, and is located in Oneida County. The District is governed by an elected … by GML. The Board Chair had a prohibited interest in a contract between the District and a corporation where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/clark-mills-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-315