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Virtual Currency Licensing (2022-S-18)
To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (DFS) provides adequate oversight of the applications for, and the supervision and examination of, virtual currency licensees to ensure compliance with New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 23, Part 200.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s18.pdfOverview of Governmental Accounting
This session will familiarize local officials with the accounting process for municipalities and some of the unique elements of governmental accounting. It will include an overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and encumbrances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-governmental-accounting-022824.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting - School Districts
This session will provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/tax-cap-school-districts-2-9-23.pdfMonitoring of Construction Management (2020-S-42) 180-Day Response
Objectives To determine if the Office of General Services (Office) is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet the terms and requirements, and if the oversight and administration costs associated with carrying out this function are supported and related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s42-response.pdfSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers with Disabilities (2019-S-41)
To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey complied with selected requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and corresponding federal regulations to make its facilities accessible to passengers with disabilities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s41.pdfMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding (2023-S-5)
To determine whether the Metro-North Railroad performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to mitigate their effects; and whether it tested and updated the plans and inspected/maintained the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s5.pdfClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking (2022-S-4) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) adequately planned to achieve the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) goals, followed proper procurement practices for projects designed to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s4-responseNYSERDA.pdfAccounting for LOSAP
This session will discuss accounting principles and work through journal entry examples to ensure the proper recordkeeping for length of service award programs (LOSAP). Participants will also learn about the establishment of the programs, applicable GASB criteria and reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-losap-120424.pdfClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking (2022-S-4) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) adequately planned to achieve the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) goals, followed proper procurement practices for projects designed to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s4-responsePSC.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from the earlier of the two prior calendar years. * * Total … change is needed. The Savings Plans page must be updated for members with a Payroll Status of Active, Leave of … In Benefits > Savings Plans ) Enter the Empl ID into search box. Click Search. Select the correct Empl Record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-2025-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… under contract TQ00015 for the services provided by Growe and paid reasonable prices for those services. … medical health records called Meaningful Use (MU) and ICD-10. In November 2013, the Health Science Center at Brooklyn Foundation, Inc. entered into a non-competitive agreement with Growe for healthcare IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incState Agencies Bulletin No. 1795
… plan year change. Background The OT limit for Tier 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-13 at $15,000. The limit increases … Consumer Price Index on December 31 of the previous year. In 2018, the maximum amount of OT that can be included in the final average salary of a Tier 6 member was changed from fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1795-2020-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsState Police Bulletin No. SP-228
… effective April 1, 2022 for Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and Commissioned/Non-Commissioned Officers in Bargaining … Duty pay for eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 07 and Bargaining Unit 17. Effective Dates The new Location … Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 07 and Bargaining Unit 17 who have a Payroll Status of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-228-april-2022-implementation-location-pay-certain-counties-and-increasesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1782
… Relations (GOER) memorandum dated 10/02/2019 provide for a Uniform Maintenance Allowance and Work-Related Clothing … Uniform Maintenance Allowance provided the employee: Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of … code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip); and Has a Pay Basis Code of ANN or BIW (only if the employee has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1782-2019-uniform-maintenance-allowance-and-2019-work-related-clothingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-288
… Payment (“SLED”). Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … Enforcement Differential payment effective April 1, 2020. In addition, consistent with prior practice, when a CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated changes detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-288-april-2020-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawNorthern Adirondack Central School District – Leave Accruals (2020M-50)
… vacation leave accruals that exceed the amount allowed in Board-approved contracts. Errors occurred in the leave records maintained for 24 of the 33 (73 percent) … appropriate action to recover funds. Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2020m-50Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider
… recover any inappropriate payments, as warranted. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Health: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-providerState Agencies Bulletin No. 182
… the following changes are being made: If the increment code was 0001 on the record, it was not changed (if employee stayed below job rate) If the increment code was 0001 on the record and employee went to job rate, it … employees. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin my be directed to the Salary Determination mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/182-new-increment-code-system-employees-represented-csea-pef-and-dc-37Lewiston-Porter Central School District - Payroll (2018M-246)
… not consistently tracked or properly approved, resulting in possible over- or underpayments. Seven employees were paid … by the appropriate supervisor. Consult with legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover any overpayments. … that stipends, including credit hours earned, are proper and supported. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/lewiston-porter-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-246College of Mount Saint Vincent – Tuition Assistance Program
… Purpose To determine whether College of Mount Saint Vincent management complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s … Rules and Regulations when certifying Manhattan campus students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/college-mount-saint-vincent-tuition-assistance-program