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Operational Advisory No. 36
… of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the guidance for the use of account codes 55203, Postage and 55220, Shipping. Account code 55220 which was previously … in SFY 2024-25 , and account code 55220 should be used for any shipping expenses. Account 57032, Office Supplies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/36-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… session upon us, today’s State of the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024, addressing … session upon us todays State of the State Address by Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024 addressing issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressChester Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-107)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Chester Union Free School District (District) officials adequately managed … Determine whether Chester Union Free School District District officials adequately managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/chester-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-107Town of Richford - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2019M-236)
… Findings Real Property Taxes totaling $1,443,876 and Clerk fees totaling $2,604 were not remitted to the Supervisor or … there were five instances totaling $2,089 where Clerk fees were not deposited within three days of when collections … Remit real property tax collections and clerk fees to the Supervisor and Treasurer in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/27/town-richford-town-clerktax-collector-2019m-236Village of Red Hook - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-100)
… procurement policy when acquiring goods. Issue request for proposals for professional service providers who were … policy. Revise the procurement policy to include a competitive process for obtaining professional services. … B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/11/village-red-hook-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019m-100Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company #4 – Cash Disbursements (2016M-118)
… January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2016. Background The Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company #4 is a volunteer … Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company 4 Cash Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/06/03/maple-avenue-volunteer-fire-company-4-cash-disbursements-2016m-118Copenhagen Central School District - Procurement (2019M-238)
Determine whether District officials sought competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/copenhagen-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-238DiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… little evidence the experiment achieved those goals. Phase I, October 2011 The MTA first removed trash cans from … and three trash bags at 8th Street down from six bags. Phase II, September 2012 The MTA expanded the pilot program … trash collected from the tracks increased slightly during Phase II, as did track fires. When it came to rats, the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… said. “Unfortunately, once again we’ve found another school that failed to spend the money properly and … can recover the misspent funds.” Shared staff at Starting Point Services divided their hours between the school’s … related services program. The state reimburses Starting Point, and other providers, for the cost of their SEIT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… unpaid tolls, which is needed to help maintain and repair New York City's bridges, tunnels and transit system." The state … some unpaid tolls as "unbillable" because either the license plates captured on camera cannot be traced or are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… were adequately itemized and properly supported and found only minor discrepancies. Valley Stream Thirteen Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 2007-5
… capital reserve fund in county) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 6-c: With limited exceptions, a resolution of the governing … funds for the purpose of financing all or part of the cost of (1) the "construction, reconstruction or acquisition" of a specific or type of "capital improvement," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool to help them budget and avoid potential pitfalls.” The … fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2023. The scores also cover 17 cities with non-calendar … for the second year in a row. Additionally, the Village of Spring Valley, with a population over 33,000, has not filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… addition, surplus fund balance exceeded the 4% statutory limit in each of the last three fiscal years by approximately … or disable the network. Rochester Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (Monroe County) School officials did not ensure … supervisor did not perform his financial duties or obtain training on how to perform his duties and was unfamiliar with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1SUNY Bulletin No. SU-337
… IIO), Intermittent Inconvenience with Shift (Earnings Code ISO) and/or Intermittent Weekend Shift (Earnings Code IWO) … receive overtime and payments using Earnings Codes IIO, ISO and/or IWO. Background When an employee works overtime and earns IIO, ISO and/or IWO within the same pay period, those monies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-337-change-overtime-processing-procedures-suny-employeesIX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… The Disaster Assistance Accounting process will be used each time there is … of costs to the DHS01 GLBU and central disaster assistance programs and another will be created to support … The Disaster Assistance Accounting process will be used each time there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from … your contributions: You must be in active service and have at least one year of member service credit. You must … insured in case you die before repaying them. How Much You Can Borrow The minimum loan is $25. The maximum loan is 75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0XII.8.B Matching – XII. Expenditures
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) that compares a voucher to a purchase order referenced on the voucher. Where applicable, matching also compares the voucher to receiving and inspection information. Matching is … in the Statewide Financial System SFS that compares a voucher to a purchase order referenced on the voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8b-matchingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1658
… for the 2018 Tool Allowance Payment: Perform automotive repair duties in an eligible title; and Are required by the … use in the performance of their job; and Have a Payroll Status of Active on 06/30/18. Hourly employees must meet the … criteria to be eligible for the 2018 payment: Have Attendance Rules coverage; and Have worked for at least nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1658-2018-csea-tool-allowance-paymentDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… Agency without proper consideration, and engaged in only limited discussion and participation in meetings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debt