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Nichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… seek competition for goods and services to ensure the best value for taxpayers, prevent conflicts of interest and … Law (GML), the District’s procurement policy (Policy) or best practices. When officials do not solicit competition as … in the procurement process and ultimately serves the best interests of taxpayers. The Board did not: Adhere to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103DiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… The recent announcement that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal … connections in every corner of the state, according to a new analysis released by State Comptroller Thomas P. … progress in making high-speed internet available to New Yorkers,” DiNapoli said. “Many parts of the state still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideDiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… who attended 166 public high schools from 2007 to 2011. In New York, high school students must earn at least one unit … For instance, 99 of 205 art teachers were not certified in arts education as required. These teachers instructed 87 … increase compliance with and awareness of SED regulations. In a response to the audit, DOE presented differing ways to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsPerformance of Duty Disability – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… The application must be filed while you are still in service or within two years of your discontinuance from service. When filing for this benefit, “in service” is defined as while you are: Being paid on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/performance-duty-disabilityXII.6.N Paying the New York Independent Systems Operator – XII. Expenditures
… section advises Business Units how to process payments to the New York Independent Systems Operator (NYISO). NYISO … section advises Business Units how to process payments to the New York Independent Systems Operator NYISO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6n-paying-new-york-independent-systems-operatorVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Voucher Entry screens, with the total dollar amount added to the printout, to DTF Treasury who will deposit the funds into the … with the amount of the cash deposit and a justification as to why there is no alternative. Cash deposits received by … checks money orders etc and any corresponding documents to DTF Treasury who will deposit the funds into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsArchived: Legislative Session 2023–2024
… – A.7405/S.6942 (McDonald/Cooney) – Provides for bid protest procedures for state agencies and public … a statewide elected office, or their authorized political committee, during a certain restricted period; requires a … – A.7405/S.6942 (McDonald/Cooney) – Provides for bid protest procedures for state agencies and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2023-2024Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring Drug and Alcohol Treatment program contracts to ensure … communities, schools, and families through alcohol and drug prevention and treatment and to meet clients’ individual … with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. OASAS reimburses the providers for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data
… collecting, recording, and reporting bias incident statistics and utilizing the data for management decisions. … agencies throughout the State to collect and report statistics on hate crimes to the Division of Criminal Justice … collecting recording and reporting bias incident statistics and utilizing the da …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-dataSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… The State University Construction Fund (Fund) was created in 1962 to expedite the completion of the $700 million master … of $4.6 million of Fund spending, which was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies … are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… PTF Credit for tax year 2015, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax exemption (i.e., the property must be the … either the homeowner or property was not eligible for the STAR property tax exemption. This includes out-of-state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/08/property-tax-freeze-creditRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… order of 92 cars by almost 3 years and over budget by $8.9 million. Did not assess or collect liquidated damages of $5.5 million from the contractor for delays as of September 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2020, eMedNY processed over 151 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $38 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2020-through-september-30-2020Parsons Child and Family Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Parsons Child and Family Center (Parsons) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … To determine whether the costs reported by Parsons Child and Family Center Parsons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/parsons-child-and-family-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… which allow for fiscal policy controls such as desk and field audits. Annually, providers are required to … by program. According to the Guidelines, OMH may perform desk reviews and field audits, as needed, including reviewing … million in expenses associated with the 12 OMH programs it operated. Key Findings OMH takes certain steps to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… with one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2020 are affected. Background Abandoned … with a 2020 uncashed payroll check greater than $999.99 in October of 2021. Signed outreach letters that are returned to OSC by employees will be treated as a written request for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of City of Long … Minisink , Village of Tannersville and Town of Wales . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of City of Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Access Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released 6 letter reports to the following school … , Indian River Central School District [pdf] , Lowville Academy and Central School District [pdf] , Madison Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1Homeownership Rates in New York
… highest for Whites, followed by Asians, and Hispanics. 6 Black Americans have had the lowest rates, and the gap between White and Black homeownership averaged 26 percentage points nationally … 52 percent for Asian households, 34 percent for Black households, and 29 percent for Hispanic households in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkTown of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Key Findings The Town does not reconcile the amount of money collected with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24