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State Agencies Bulletin No. 250
… Purpose To explain an automatic dues and agency shop fee increase Affected Employees Employees in … OSC will automatically increase the dues (code 291) and agency shop fee (code 295) to $17.00 for affected … Payroll Deductions mailbox. … To explain an automatic dues and agency shop fee increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/250-nyscopba-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseOpinion 88-45
… to lend the county money pursuant to the following terms and conditions. Under the proposed plan, the bank would agree … once or in increments. Interest would be payable monthly and the entire principal balance could be paid on any payment … that the obligations shall be only of the kind listed and shall be denominated only as stated. In our opinion, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45Lackawanna City School District - Contractual Services (2019M-23)
… whether payments for contractual services were accurate and supported. Key Findings Board-approved contracts or … payment from service providers are sufficiently itemized and properly supported. Require service providers to submit appropriate documentation that includes the dates and services provided. Perform a deliberate and thorough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/lackawanna-city-school-district-contractual-services-2019m-23Contract Advisory No. 3
… Subject: Entering New Begin and Expire Dates for SFS Amendment Transactions Guidance: To generate an amendment transaction (sequence 1 and higher) in the Statewide Financial System, the agency … 1) Description, 2) Transaction Amount, 3) New Begin Date, and/or 4) New Expire Date. Not all of these are required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemNYS Travel Information
… travel information, go to the New York Codes Rules and Regulations . Disclaimer: "The regulations on this web … an unofficial version of the Official Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of New York. No representation … AC 132-A: Travel Voucher - Form AC 132-A is now obsolete and has been replaced by form AC 132-S AC 132-S : Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travelComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Foundation of the State University of New York: Allocation and Budgetary Controls Over Unrestricted Funds (2012-S-161) … SUNY campuses for the costs of central office operations and statewide initiatives the campuses is fair and equitable. In addition, the assessments were calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1657
… 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 are paid … deduction Eliminated personal exemptions Changed tax rates and brackets Less federal taxes are being withheld due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1657-federal-withholding-change-tax-year-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 866
… To notify agencies of an increase in the regular SRA and TDA annual contribution limit for calendar year 2009, and to provide instructions for entering the deductions. … For employees who have an active SRA or TDA deduction and whose status is Active, Paid Leave or Leave Without Pay, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/866-instructions-entering-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-taxAccounts Payable Advisory No. 52
… provide guidance to ensure that agencies receive the goods and services they ordered in the proper condition and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement. The agency must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/52-gfo-receiving-section-xi-a9Copiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and District officials adequately monitored the mechanic shop’s (Shop’s) financial condition and safeguarded District assets. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not adequately monitor the Shop’s …
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
… Objective To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School … Program to ensure funds are used as intended and program goals are achieved. The audit covers the period … the Program The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is to promote the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programMount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services and whether purchases were for appropriate District purposes. … did not use a competitive process to procure goods and services. The District: Paid a vendor $238,465 as a sole …
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
… Act of 1990 (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and states. This federal statute, Public Law 101-143, can be … Act of 1990 CMIA to ensure efficiency effectiveness and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal …
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
… the State Finance Law, the State Comptroller shall invest and keep invested all moneys belonging to any and all funds of the State. The Short Term Investment Pool … for separate accounting for individual fund receipts and disbursements AND the pooling of cash assets of the funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3b-miscellaneous-receiptsDryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately safeguarded personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) from abuse or loss. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not adequately safeguard PPSI. …
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
… process, the state budget includes increased spending and policy changes on issues of importance to New Yorkers, including housing, health care, mental health and education. While year-over-year spending growth appears … reserve levels are critical, as out year budget gaps and an uncertain economy create future fiscal pressure. “I am …
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)
… totaling $55,025 were not deposited within seven days of receipt as required. He also issued nine checks totaling … treasurers maintained complete and accurate records of financial activities. The central treasurer did not ensure … The central treasurer improperly signed the ECA director’s name on 84 checks totaling $130,127. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/malverne-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2024mNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess various New York State agencies’ progress in establishing an … and does not generate harmful, unintended consequences. New York State (NYS) and some of its agencies have been using …
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
… must recoup this money, which should have been used for cost-effective addiction services to New Yorkers.” OASAS, which oversees one of the nation’s largest programs for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance … area. The state’s contract with PHNY was renewed in 2014 for another five-year term (July 1, 2014 through June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… It is welcome news that the Governor and the Legislature have completed work on the 2017-18 state … provides new funding for education, affordable housing and clean water projects, as well as important criminal justice reforms and other programs to help New Yorkers. Still, the budget was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budget