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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Transportation Authority (Authority) was created by an Act of the New York State Legislature in 1967 to promote the … discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures specifying which types of … should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. We reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up)
… direction, directs IT policy, and delivers centralized IT products and services that support the mission of the State. … staff. According to ITS’ policies, program managers are responsible for monitoring project deliverables and … that also had monitoring deficiencies. Key Finding ITS has made progress in correcting the problems we identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Report 2016-S-96 ). Background The … register with the Department and remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the Department on a quarterly … Department collected $117.7 million and $112.9 million in unclaimed bottle deposits in the State fiscal years ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… claimed nearly $1 million in expenses that did not qualify for reimbursement from taxpayers, including bonuses that were … referred our findings to the State Education Department for recovery of this money.” Gingerbread is a not-for-profit organization that provides center-based (full-day, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-554
… Employees Eligible Blue and White Collar employees in the NYS Bargaining Units: CC, CD, S6, SB, SE, SF, SJ, SM, … Batista, Jr. Effective Date(s) Payments will be made in Pay Period 14C (Institution), paychecks dated 10/13/2016 … for their corresponding Bargaining Unit, which is listed in the table below. Hourly employees will receive a prorated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-554-cuny-blue-and-white-collar-ratification-bonus-paymentAutomated Phone Service
… days a week. Toll-free: 866-805-0990 To access the self-service menus, you will be asked to enter the last four … for information. Did You Know? In many cases you can use Retirement Online instead of calling NYSLRS. It’s the … amounts, request to purchase service credit, apply for retirement and more. Sign in to your account now. #1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/automated-phone-serviceCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in … controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has … A water accounting system helps to track water throughout the system and identify areas that may need attention, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 726
… with information and procedures regarding the calculation of affected employees’ salaries and the processing of necessary salary corrections. Affected Employees Non-Statutory … with information and procedures regarding the calculation of affected employees salaries and the processing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/726-implementation-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movementCost-of-Living Adjustment – State Police Plan
… an annual COLA when you are: Age 62 or older and retired for five or more years; Age 55 or older and retired for ten or more years; or Any age and have received a disability pension for five or more years. When you die, if you selected a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/cost-living-adjustmentVillage of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… with the Village’s purchasing policy and applicable laws for the period June 1, 2015 through August 1, 2017. … Board of Trustees. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $2.4 million. … The purchasing policy contains inconsistent requirements for quotes and does not address professional services or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195SUNY Bulletin No. SU-110
… The UUP contract provides a list of eligible titles for Recall. Employees who are on standby and are recalled to … Usage Calculation SBU Standby Unclassified Regular standby for unclassified employees. $3.50 per hour. SOO Standby OT … Standby that was submitted without Earn Codes OTA and SBU for unclassified employees. Same calculation as for SOU but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-110-review-standby-pay-eligible-employees-represented-unitedSelected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance Report (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance (Report 2009-S-51). Background Our initial … standards and procedures for the maintenance of its bus fleet, (2) performs bus maintenance in compliance with these … and (3) has a comprehensive maintenance plan for its bus fleet. We found that a number of improvements were needed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/selected-aspects-bus-fleet-maintenance-report-followJefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2022M-128)
… six purchases totaling $39,758. Use a competitive method to procure professional services and insurance coverage from … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/12/02/jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-servicesWest Babylon Union Free School District – School Lunch Operations (2016M-243)
… March 31, 2016. Background The West Babylon Union Free School District is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk … The District operates seven cafeterias located in the high school, junior high school and five elementary schools, which offer breakfast, … West Babylon Union Free School District School Lunch Operations 2016M243 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2016m-243Town of Trenton – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-28)
… Assess whether Town of Trenton (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town … Assess whether Town of Trenton Town officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-trenton-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-28Partial Lump Sum Payment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 383-e or 383-f eligible for a partial lump sum payment at retirement? Yes, eligible members can choose to receive a … Have been eligible to retire with a service retirement benefit for at least one year before your date of retirement; … a disability benefit). The amount of a PLS payment is a percentage of the total actuarial value of your retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/partial-lump-sum-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 682
… provide agencies with information and procedures regarding the calculation of affected employees’ salaries and the processing of necessary salary corrections. Affected … provide agencies with information and procedures regarding the calculation of affected employees salaries and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/682-implementation-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movementThe Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of The Child School (School) were calculated properly, … services to New York City children between 6 and 21 years of age. The School is certified to provide special education … with the Manual requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Bilingual SEIT & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualIX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… Overview The purpose of this chapter is to explain terminology, policies, and procedures used in … follow: Provide guidance and establish policies relating to special accounting and reporting procedures for federally-financed domestic assistance programs; Apply to all state departments and agencies receiving federal grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overviewUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-220
… Workers of America (CWA), Local 1180 in bargaining unit SD. Employees represented by District Council 37 in … received salary from a position in Bargaining Unit SK or SD at any time during calendar year 2015. Listed below are … Code District Council 37 SK $107.00 PL3 CWA, Local 1180 SD $89.00 PL5 District Council 37 has determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-220-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucs