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Travel FAQs
… report if it’s been more than 30 days after the end of the travel event? The Travel Manual states that two … used for the same overnight trip. What is the definition of an overnight trip? I am a part time employee – am I … the unreceipted (Method I) overnight per diem. (Return to Top) What should I do if I cannot provide a receipt because a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travel/travel-faqsXI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and services procured by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) for use by all agencies and other … authorized users (see Section 8.A - Centralized Contracts of this Chapter for information regarding OGS centralized contracts). Additional guidance for the use of multi-agency contracts is detailed in Section 8.B - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsAll My Children Day Care – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs submitted by All My Children Day Care (AMC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … To determine whether the costs submitted by All My Children Day Care on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/all-my-children-day-care-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1984
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2021 Form W-2. Affected … in the same company during the year, for example, State of New York (NYS) or City University of New York (CUNY), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1984-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2021Opinion 2001-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN ASSESSOR -- Compensation (fixed amount … duties and an additional hourly rate for duties performed in connection with a revaluation. When compensation is paid in this manner, the duties to be performed for the fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Opinion 95-24
… aid for education in mandatory reserve fund) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Funds (criteria for establishing) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24Town of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine the accuracy of the amounts paid to employees through the Town’s payroll … Town of Wawarsing Payroll and Leave Accruals 2013M202 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202Westminster Community Charter School – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-375)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School's procurement and … July 1, 2014 through May 18, 2016. Background The purpose of our audit was to review the School's procurement and … Westminster Community Charter School Procurement of Professional Services 2016M375 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2016/12/30/westminster-community-charter-school-procurement-professional-servicesAutomated Phone Service
… to verify that you are a NYSLRS member and that the services you request from our automated information line are … For loan eligibility For information about a recent loan application To request a loan application or hear information … To receive a loan application To receive a direct deposit form To receive a retirement application To receive an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/automated-phone-serviceOpinion 88-7
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES - Proceeds (use of surplus proceeds to pay debt service) MUNICIPAL FUNDS - … (need to use debt service appropriation where surplus bond proceeds available) TOWN LAW, §112(1); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-7Cost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… also saves time and energy for procurement staff. The cost of this convenience is the heightened risk of inappropriate spending, such as wasteful or personal … must have both a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in place. Review our best practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… Purchasing alcoholic beverages with taxpayer dollars Paying for travel for non-employees, such as spouses … Detail the claims auditing process Explain the rules if an employee extends business travel beyond the time required for a conference Explain the rules related to travelling with a spouse or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesMember Contributions – Legacy Reporting
… through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/member-contributionsOpinion 2010-1
… the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys to fund the purchase of … You ask whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to Village Law 7730 may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 2010-1
… the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys to fund the purchase of … Whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to village law may be expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Services (ITS), emanating from the highest levels of the agency, that disregarded the New York State Finance Law, the state's procurement guidelines and the agency's own procurement policies. This did not result in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… City’s 2015 proposed budget continues to provide minimal funding for equipment and capital outlay. Appropriations for … system contributions and make modifications to provide funding to pay the estimated amounts. City officials should … for contingencies. City officials should identify reliable funding sources for capital expenditures and include these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Town of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… to review the internal controls in place over the Town’s payroll and cash receipts processes for the period January 1, … Because the Board has not established proper controls over payroll, the clerk to the Supervisor overpaid herself $13,940 … written policies and procedures for processing payroll and maintaining leave time accruals. The clerk did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342Establishing the Standard Work Day – Legacy Reporting
… the number of hours that constitute a standard work day (SWD) for each position. Use our Standard Work Day Resolution for Employees form (RS2418) . ( Here is an example .) SWDs can be as few as six hours per day (for Tiers 2 through 6) or as many as eight. They …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayReducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… audit was to determine if counties are controlling inmate hospital costs and paying the appropriate rates for the … on a county’s financial resources. For example, inmate hospital health care costs in the eight counties audited … about $1.4 million, or 50 percent, was for inpatient hospital services while $1.4 million, or 50 percent, was for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4