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Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… Town of Berkshire (Town) officials sought competition for purchases while avoiding conflicts of interest. Key … Town Board (Board) did not consistently seek competition for purchases or avoid conflicts of interest. As a result, … not seek or could not support that they sought competition for 36 purchases totaling $211,171, or 27 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84XI.11.E Retainage – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The process for establishing and paying retainage against a contract can … 6.O - Paying Retainage . Since one of the prerequisites for closing a contract in the Statewide Financial System … The process for establishing and paying retainage against a contract can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11e-retainageLongwood Central School District – Overtime (2021M-126)
… officials appropriately approved and documented overtime for non-instructional employees. Key Findings District … did not appropriately approve and document overtime for non-instructional employees. As a result, there is an … a payroll policy with clear guidelines and procedures for overtime work, including pre-approval of overtime and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/longwood-central-school-district-overtime-2021m-126Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings District officials did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of the 60 fixed assets we examined, including … District officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139DiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… difficulties in measuring student achievement and learning loss, and budgetary risks that arise from the … remain unresolved in the financial plan outyears. Remote Learning, Learning Loss, and the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapSUNY Bulletin No. SU-333
… on the Job Action Requests page using the Reason code SAC (Mass Salary Increase) and the Effective Date of … employees on full assistantships employed at University Center campuses. Subsequent Rows If the employee has rows on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-333-october-2022-stipend-increase-gnsu-employees-representedXI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… outlines the process and documentation requirements for purchase order submittals subject to OSC approval. … OSC approval thresholds (see Section XI.2.A - Thresholds for additional information). This section provides guidance … of these transactions in the SFS as “OP” transactions. For guidance on creation and submission of purchase orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewMaximum Number of Reportable Days – Enhanced Reporting
… be credited with a maximum of five working days per week. For monthly reports consisting of four weekly payments, you … a maximum of 22 days per month when the month has 31 days. For all other months, the maximum amount reportable is 21 … The maximum number of working days for employees vary based on the type of pay cycle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/maximum-number-reportable-daysHighland Central School District – Non-Instructional Overtime (2021M-8)
… officials properly authorized and monitored overtime for non-instructional employees. Key Findings District … officials did not properly authorize and monitor overtime for non-instructional employees or review the overtime … employees were paid overtime totaling $203,444, primarily for non-emergencies. With appropriate scheduling, over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/highland-central-school-district-non-instructional-overtime-2021m-8SUNY Bulletin No. SU-335
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a Downstate … Location Stipend and must include the payment amount. The roster must be forwarded to SUNY System Administration. A copy of this roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-335-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedNew York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… organizations and members are paying excessively for dual Empire Plan Family coverage. The audit covered the … Article XI of the New York State Civil Service Law (Law) for the purpose of providing health insurance benefits to … retirees, and their dependents. The Law also allows for the inclusion of other public employees in New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageSUNY Bulletin No. SU-293
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a Downstate … Location Stipend and must include the payment amount. The roster must be forwarded to SUNY System Administration. A copy of this roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-293-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedHyde Park Central School District - Fixed Assets (2019M-103)
… that fixed assets were properly recorded, accounted for and disposed of. Key Findings The District does not have a comprehensive policy for identifying and recording fixed assets. District … duties. Fixed assets were not tagged as District property for seven items valued at $42,669, out of 30 assets that we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/hyde-park-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2019m-103Camden Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-124)
… Determine whether claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … were generally supported by adequate documentation and for proper purposes. However, 45 claims totaling $471,138 … the claims auditor’s audit and approval. Ensure all claims for scholarship payments are audited and approved by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/camden-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-124Evans-Brant Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-121)
… (IT) assets are properly safeguarded, secured and accessed for appropriate District purposes. Key Findings District … officials did not provide IT security awareness training for individuals who used District IT assets. Personal … IT assets are properly safeguarded secured and accessed for appropriate District purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/04/evans-brant-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-121Hamburg Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-10)
… (IT) assets are properly safeguarded, secured and accessed for appropriate District purposes. Key Findings District … did not provide IT cybersecurity awareness training for individuals who used District IT assets. Personal … IT assets are properly safeguarded secured and accessed for appropriate District purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/hamburg-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-10SUNY Bulletin No. SU-286
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a Downstate … Location Stipend and must include the payment amount. The roster must be forwarded to SUNY System Administration. A copy of this roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-286-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedState Agencies Bulletin No. 127
… have been established for PEF employees: 395 PEF Auto (Liberty) 396 PEF Home (Liberty) These transactions will be submitted directly to … Questions about the insurance programs may be directed to Liberty Mutual Customer Service at 1-800-526-1547. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/127-new-voluntary-insurance-codes-pefNiagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
… whether District officials properly managed and accounted for Niagara Power Coalition and Native American revenues. Key Findings District officials did not properly account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues; $4.2 million was … was not properly approved. Key Recommendations Account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues in a special revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-niagara-power-coalition-andABLE Residency
… - Eliminates the New York State residency requirement for designated beneficiaries in the New York ABLE program. … Eliminates the New York State residency requirement for designated beneficiaries in the New York ABLE program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/able-residency