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Oversight of Public Water Systems
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the period … or MCLs – in drinking water in an effort to ensure that it is safe for human consumption, and has established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… Accountability Minimizing the Risk of Error Misuse and Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… To effectively manage your local government’s capital assets, … of Capital Planning Multiyear capital plans allow you to: Document procedures to help guide management in decision making; Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsTravel Advisory No. 4
… for submitting expense reports to the Office of the State Comptroller is 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2017. Bulkload … approval. XIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields New section created to provide guidance regarding the fields …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/4-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant , Copenhagen Fire Department , Dansville Public Library … Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (Broome County) The quality of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-426
… procedures for processing payments for CUNY faculty who have been awarded a summer research grant. Affected Employees … the initial award is established must be submitted to OSC on a subsequent report. The agency must enter the Earnings … In order to process the CGR payment, the agency must have theCUNY RF Payment Authorization Form and the Summer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-426-2011-cuny-research-foundation-cuny-rf-grant-payments-summerOpinion 2001-10
… a town must require vendors to certify claims submitted for payment for the provision of goods and services. Town Law §118 … a town must require vendors to certify claims submitted for payment for the provision of goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been classified as in “significant fiscal stress,” four in “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… weights and measures to ensure consumer confidence in products purchased in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 … charged with ensuring measurement accuracy and uniformity in commerce to help ensure that consumers get what they pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… of the contract, including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a “team dinner” that included cocktails, according … report and Downstate’s full response: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/bseaudits/bse20160808.pdf … Pitts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsState Agencies Bulletin No. 873
… for an advance payment of Earned Income Credit (EIC), with a maximum credit of $1,826. The new tables for … 55.0 cents per mile. OSC Actions OSC has updated PayServ with the tax-related changes for 2009. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/873-summary-tax-related-changes-2009DiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesCapital Program Revenue and Expenses
To determine whether the New York Racing Association Inc received the appropriate amount of Video Lottery Terminal revenues for its capital program as stipulated by
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/14/capital-program-revenue-and-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … long-term financial and capital/infrastructure plans to set forth the town’s objectives and goals. The board also has not established any policies or procedures to govern the level of fund balance to maintain for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without … private and sensitive information. In the meantime, I have directed my audit division to expand the scope of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The town did not procure goods in accordance with the competitive bidding requirements. In addition, the … found that district officials adopted unrealistic budgets with significant variances in appropriations. The district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Police Bulletin No. SP-156
… State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual expertise payment. Effective Date(s) The 2014 … (Military Training Stipend) on 11/01/14 are eligible for the Expertise Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the eligibility criteria on 11/01/14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-156-2014-state-police-expertise-payControlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… complete report - pdf] We also released six letter reports to the following School Districts: Arlington Central School … various staff members and external information technology (IT) support staff. Access to Systems should be limited to … to designated individuals and ensure that documentation is retained to show who authorized the grade change and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3Medicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… of Health (Department) administers the Medicaid program in New York State. Medicaid provides a wide range of medical … (2012-S-24) Department of Health: Overpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims (2011-S-28) Department of Health: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andOpinion 88-4
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (providing refreshments to trainees at foster … parent training session) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (in recognition of municipal service - … parent program or facilitate recruitment of foster parents and make reasonable expenditures for such refreshments. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4