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Opinion 88-45
… corporations are not authorized by the Local Finance Law to borrow by the establishment of a line of credit with a … referred to its plan as "a simple line of credit", it has also advised the county that the program is permissible … fiscal year in which such notes are issued. Section 28.00 also provides that an installment of not less than fifty per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45Lackawanna City School District - Contractual Services (2019M-23)
… provided. Perform a deliberate and thorough review of invoices to ensure claims for payment are in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/lackawanna-city-school-district-contractual-services-2019m-23Contract Advisory No. 3
… generate an amendment transaction (sequence 1 and higher) in the Statewide Financial System, the agency must complete … as this will cause the Begin Date on the Contract Header in Purchasing to be overwritten. Since changes to the Begin … the SFS, the renewal date must be provided by the agency in the Renewal/Amendment Beginning Date (“RAB Date”) field on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemNYS Travel Information
… Travel Guidelines OGS Net Card Memo : Memo issued by OGS discussing necessary changes to the State's credit card program Travel Manual Travel FAQs Guide to Financial … Moving Expense Reimbursement AC 3256-S :Statement of State Corporate Travel Card Charges AC 3257-S : Claim for Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travelPlanning Resources
… Demand Webinars Understanding the Budget Process Budgeting for Department Heads Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff: A Lesson in Budgeting and Financial Condition Analysis Other Resources Financial Data for Local Governments Open Book New York - Local Government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/planning-resourcesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… statewide initiatives the campuses is fair and equitable. In addition, the assessments were calculated properly, and … (Follow-Up ) (2013-F-18) An initial report, issued in July 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York … renewed contracts for personal and miscellaneous services. In addition, the authority did not provide documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1657
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change to federal tax withholding and the potential impact of the change as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) Affected Employees Employees who … To inform agencies of the change to federal tax withholding and the potential impact of the change as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1657-federal-withholding-change-tax-year-2018Accounts Payable Advisory No. 52
… Subject: The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that … condition and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement. The agency must complete the … was received, the quantity or amount received, the date of receipt, and who received the goods or services. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/52-gfo-receiving-section-xi-a9Copiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… for the majority of the costs for providing services that do not benefit them. The Board allows Shop employees to use … for 72 parts totaling $3,208, we could not determine what vehicles were repaired or whether the cost of the parts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School Program to ensure … of the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is to promote the State’s agriculture and its high-quality … additional relationships between schools. The Program is intended to connect schools with local farms and food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programMount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… Ensure purchases are made using a competitive process in accordance with the policy and procedures and adequate … District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on issues officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86IX.12 Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) – IX. Federal Grants
… enacted the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the … at http://www.fms.treas.gov/cmia/regulations.html . Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 … enacted the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 CMIA to ensure efficiency effectiveness and equity in the exchange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12-cash-management-improvement-act-cmiaIV.3.B Miscellaneous Receipts – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… and cable companies. 31121 Medical Care – Statewide Hospital Patient Services 1% of each general hospital's gross revenue received for inpatient hospital … corporation status. 32405 Lottery Tickets Lottery games ticket sales. 32406 Video Lottery Receipts from Video …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3b-miscellaneous-receiptsDryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… adequate written contracts with all IT service providers. In 2018, the District was the victim of a ransomware attack. … breach or the Board and Superintendent of the attack. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… “After a lengthy process, the state budget includes increased spending and policy … economy create future fiscal pressure. “I am pleased the final budget does not limit the Comptroller’s review of terms and conditions of backdoor … After a lengthy process the state budget includes increased spending and policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetMalverne Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2024M-84)
… financial activities. District officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they will initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/malverne-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2024mFarmland Protection Program
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets AGM is adequately administering and promoting the Farmland Protection Program to protect agriculturally viable farmland in the State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/02/farmland-protection-programCenter Moriches Union Free School District – Payroll (2024M-155)
… employees for tutoring, covering classes, chaperoning and sports scorekeeping. Key Findings Officials did not make … employees for tutoring, covering classes, chaperoning and sports scorekeeping. Time sheets for 13 employees with 1,096 tutoring hours and 724 chaperone and sports scorekeeping events were not adequately supported to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/center-moriches-union-free-school-district-payroll-2024m-155New York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… in establishing an appropriate artificial intelligence (AI) governance structure over the development and use of AI tools and systems. The audit covered the period from January 2019 through November 2024. About the Program AI-powered tools have an increasingly significant role in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… A national drug and alcohol treatment provider was able to collect $3.9 million in ineligible payments due to the processing of invalid claims and inadequate oversight by the state Office of Alcoholism … A national drug and alcohol treatment provider was able to collect $39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expenses