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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2118
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to explain OSC and agency procedures for the use of the Leap Year Salary Calculation. Affected Employees: All … The purpose of this bulletin is to explain OSC and agency procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2118-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2023-2024DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… overseeing adult protective service providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling cases properly, putting at-risk … thousands of vulnerable adults are referred to the state for help because they are being abused or unable to care for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsAdministration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services
… Purpose We audited the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) administration of a contract (#113 225 01) with the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) for the period … We audited the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygienes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/16/administration-contract-center-urban-community-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2213
… automatic processing of the Non-Leap Year Factor Change for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Affected Employees: All employees … Factor of .038356. Effective Dates: The Factor Change for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 will be processed using the … OSC Actions: Job Data After payroll processing is complete for Pay Period 1, OSC will insert a row on the Job Data page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2213-non-leap-year-factor-change-fiscal-year-2024-2025Opinion 89-20
… -- Codes of Ethics (town's code not applicable to fire district officers and employees) -- Board of Ethics (town board of ethics may not act with respect to fire district officers and employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20Oversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees … they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit covered the period from … public by promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of our children, families, and communities. Toward this end, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityRochester Prep Charter School 3 – IT Asset Management (2025M-36)
… the audit period? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – March 13, 2025 Understanding the Program Schools purchase a wide … variety of IT equipment, such as interactive displays and desktop computers, as well as highly portable items, such as … the inventory of IT assets. Although the Board adopted a policy that required Company employees and the managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/08/29/rochester-prep-charter-school-3-it-asset-management-2025m-36Pittsford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-129)
… Recommendations Certify payrolls prior to the distribution of paychecks and processing of direct deposits. Routinely review the payroll process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/pittsford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-129Opinion 92-9
… as requiring a physical presence in a courtroom before a judge ( cf ., e.g., People v Thumser , 144 Misc 2d 425, 544 … without actually being present in a courtroom before a judge. In People ex rel Choate v Barrett , 56 Hun 351, 9 NYS … not committed in the immediate view and presence of the judge. The judge, however, is not the court. A court has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9Audit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… districts to establish an audit committee to oversee and report to the board on the annual independent audit of … school districts to establish an internal audit function and for the audit committee to assist the board in the … of Education, which were adopted as an emergency action and are subject to revision, the audit committee must develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… statewide initiatives the campuses is fair and equitable. In addition, the assessments were calculated properly, and … (Follow-Up ) (2013-F-18) An initial report, issued in July 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York … renewed contracts for personal and miscellaneous services. In addition, the authority did not provide documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report showing that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) short-term financial outlook has been buoyed by the economy, but that significant challenges remain, in particular closing the unprecedented funding gap in its proposed five-year capital program. “The MTA is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient steps to safeguard Medicaid recipients who are receiving opioids while also in a Treatment Program for opioid use disorder. … To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Colonie , Village of Frankfort , Gloversville Public Library , Town of Great … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Colonie Village of Frankfort Gloversville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-3DiNapoli: Dormitory Authority Overstated MWBE Contract Participation
… The state Dormitory Authority (DASNY) for the past four years overstated the amount of business it did with minority- and women-owned business contractors (MWBE) and could not … The state Dormitory Authority for the past four years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-dormitory-authority-overstated-mwbe-contract-participationCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and … suspected abuse and neglect while at a privately operated facility and then at a State operated facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit released today by … and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a state facility. His parents had attempted multiple times … not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Districts Law allows reduced property tax bills for land in agricultural production by limiting the property tax … Assessment Value (AAV). Auditors identified an error in the Tax Department's calculation in 2006 that caused subsequent years' AAVs to be incorrect, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… and other balances that could be invested longer term in investments allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and … other entities. Develop procedures for making deposits in a timely manner to ensure funds are protected and earning … these payments can be approved by the governing board in time to avoid late payment charges. Consider using online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the Department of Health (DOH) are adequately ensuring that hotels and … 16, 2016. Background According to a 2016 Department of Housing and Urban Development report, of the more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency