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Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… Big Flats , Town of Brookhaven , Town of Chili , Town of Clifton Park , City of Cohoes , Town of Colonie , Town of … a library book or having a meal at the senior center. It is important that individuals with disabilities can … and services and have physical access to the facilities where those programs and services are offered. Using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… the COVID-19 pandemic,” said DiNapoli. “While this is good news, local leaders are advised to budget carefully. If this … 2019, statewide collections in 2021 were up 8.7% or $396 million. Every region outside of New York City experienced … demand, along with purchases tied to recent spikes in home sales. In addition, two major changes that required many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… Although the state Division of the Budget (DOB) forecasts in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Executive Budget that … Although the state Division of the Budget DOB forecasts in the State Fiscal Year SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… New York state ended the 2013-14 fiscal year in the strongest fiscal … Fund for the first time since 2008, according to a report on the recently enacted state budget released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York state ended the 201314 fiscal year in the strongest fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2239
… missing from the employee’s Suspense Page (PayServ>Main Menu>Benefits>Enroll in Benefits>Suspense Page) Verify the … date from their ORP/VDC Savings Plans page (PayServ>Main Menu>Benefits>Enroll in Benefits>Savings Plans). This is the … dates. The Employee History Inquiry (PayServ>Main Menu>Workforce Administration>Administer Job Change Requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2239-calculating-projected-366-day-completion-date-andor-projected-7-yearOperational Advisory No. 33
… using any carrier. Account 55203, Postage, now appears in the Supplies and Materials, Non-Personal Service budget … to reflect the proper classification and treatment in the Statewide Financial System. Account 55203 will be phased out in SFY 2023-24 and account code 55220 should be used for any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/33-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesDiNapoli: NYC's 2024 Budget Balanced, but Risks Loom
… A $5.5 billion surplus from last fiscal year and $1.7 billion … three-year period adding up to $19.8 billion. The deficits average out to 8.2% of the city’s expected revenue each year, … in the years after. Spending grew at an average rate of 5% per year over the decade before the pandemic. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-nycs-2024-budget-balanced-risks-loomState Agencies Bulletin No. 296
… file layouts on the attachment. The changes will be bolded in gray. (See Attachment 1) Effective Date The processing of the new changes will take place beginning December 12, 2001. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/296-revised-data-capture-files-nhrp-716-and-nhrp-517Forms and Templates
… and Debt Services [pdf] Audit Committee Charter Template [pdf] BOCES Annual Report Certification Form [pdf] … inhabitants - Form AC991 [pdf] Defined Benefits Plan Template for Fire Districts [pdf] Defined Contribution Plan … Anticipation Notes to be Purchased [pdf] Model Custodial Agreement for Use with Collateral Pools [pdf] Model Code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/forms-and-templatesCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… operations. The County’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 are $202 million, which include general fund appropriations … County officials have not routinely submitted claims for third-party insurer reimbursement for inpatient medical services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123Cost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… local government to authorize the receipt of check images in lieu of cancelled checks. Banking Law Section 96-d allows a local government, in conjunction with a "bank, trust company or national bank," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsTown of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… March 8, 2013. Background The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has 2,110 residents. The Board comprises … and appropriations of fund balance to finance operations in the highway and fire protection funds. Although Town … operations separately, with sufficient revenues included in the budget for each fund. Consider separate checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118Legal Topics and Approvals
… Advisory Legal Opinions Local Debt Refunding: Procedures for Seeking … Request these publications from the Division of Legal Services at (518) 474-5586: Application Forms for … Law, §103 (March, 2010): A research paper discussing the legal requirements in connection with competitive bidding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… distance employees must travel away from home (or the work site) in order to be eligible for overnight expenses. For … is traveling at least 35 miles from their home or work site. General maximum reimbursement rates for various types … are readily available at the GSA website and are usually updated at least once a year. By adopting federal lodging and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… It is in the State’s best interest to use cost effective payment methods and to avoid the expenses associated with the State’s traditional voucher … account can be established for a special purpose when in the judgment of the State Comptroller – BSAO an advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… behind or where. “New York has an obligation to support seniors who need and qualify for in-home, meal or other … for NYSOFA services has exceeded the availability, meaning seniors who would otherwise qualify for services are unable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsEstablishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… The number of days worked you report for your employees has a … We use days worked to determine service credit, which is the basis for benefit eligibility and, in most cases, used in … The standard work day SWD represents the amount of time per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayNorth Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… for optical services. $1,998 for professional basketball tickets. As a result, we shared our audit findings with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Travel FAQs
… Business Units have the discretion to request information deemed necessary to validate that … necessary.This may include requesting information beyond the minimum required by the Comptroller’s Office.If you have … Business Units have the discretion to request information deemed necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travel/travel-faqsXI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contracts for commodities and services procured by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) for use by … OGS, as needed. The Participating Agency then creates a new transaction and submits it to OSC with supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contracts