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Oversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… to. "Today, Jennifer Thurber is being held accountable for her actions,” DiNapoli said. “She was entrusted with overseeing key business functions for an organization that does vital work with youth, but … Attorney’s Office and the Corning Police Department for their ongoing partnership in ensuring we uncover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsAllegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2010 through January 1, 2014. … moneys from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien (when the whereabouts of any person …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through November 1, 2024. … money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 1 These actions are recorded in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … The director did not maintain complete records to account for the fees collected from each program and did not maintain records of sales or make regular bank deposits for money collected from the soccer concession stand. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1660
… Purpose To notify agencies of the discontinuance of Agency Shop Fee deductions Affected Employees All employees paid by … New York State Payroll System (PayServ) who have an Agency Shop Fee deduction Background As a result of the 06/27/18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1660-agency-shop-feesGenesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-322)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2011 through … County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322State Agencies Bulletin No. 1323
… Indemnity and 554 PEF AFLAC Cancer Care established for members of the New York State Public Employees Federation … codes 553 and 554. The vendor will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes in a weekly file. Agency update access is not available for these deductions. Agency Actions Notify affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1323-new-deduction-codes-553-pef-aflac-accident-indemnity-and-554-pef-aflacComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… five years to almost $640,000 as of May 31, 2013. As a result, the general fund's unexpended surplus funds in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 94-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Referendum Requirements (for bonds with proposed maturity of more than five years) REAL PROPERTY -- Purchase (procedure for financing in towns); (need for referendum) REFERENDUM -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-24V.3.I Class – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Class captures the Period of Probable Usefulness (PPU) for General Obligation (GO) Bonds. Class is used on bond proceeds transactions where the PPU is needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3i-classDebt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… sale, regardless of limitations on private sales otherwise in law. New York City, Buffalo, Yonkers, Erie County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 34
… Consistent with the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.K.2 - Processing Payments … codes to classify interest payments, consistent with the GFO, Chapter IV - Accounting Codes – Uses and Descriptions : … ** New SFS Account Title For your reference, the following GFO sections were updated as a result of the above changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/34-payment-and-reporting-interestState Agencies Bulletin No. 235
… Background Agencies should process salary changes in the payroll system as soon as possible. However, the Office of … The guidelines in this Bulletin supersede those in the Payroll Manual Item on this topic (See Other Salary Payments … review and approval may be reported no more than five (5) payroll periods retroactive without justification. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/235-retroactive-salary-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1559
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2017 … Assignment to Duty Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Department of Transportation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1559-2017-special-assignment-duty-pay-civil-service-employees-associationCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B22-1-8)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as … Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the debt … to finance the deficit is outstanding, the proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b22-1-8Operational Advisory No. 31
… Statewide Financial System (SFS), the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) removed agency dollar thresholds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/31-general-ledger-journal-entries-workflow-changeNorth Bellmore Union Free School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-95)
… policy to procure professional services. Our review of procedures District officials used to select 17 … selecting six service providers, who were paid a total of $437,732 during the audit period. Key Recommendations Use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/north-bellmore-union-free-school-district-procurement-professional