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Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released … could be improved to prevent potential hardships for individuals with disabilities. “No one should face … are committed to ensuring access to services and programs for the millions of New Yorkers with disabilities and these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersAudits
… Guides to Audits; and the entire audit report. See Reports for analyses on the State budget, finances, the economy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsXVI.3.D Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus – XVI. Financial Reporting
… ACCOUNTING The basis of accounting determines the timing for reporting measurements made on a cash or accrual basis in the State’s financial statements. As defined in GASB … is used as a practical measure of economic resources for this purpose. A proprietary fund’s operating statement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3d-basis-accountingmeasurement-focusAccounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… check printing facilities close due to an emergency. In such an event, the State will process check payments … handling codes: “Special Handling” (“S” handling code) – For a cost to the agency of $21.00 per envelope, agencies may … the “Special Handling” handling code on their vouchers for overnight courier delivery. When multiple checks are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Effective Dates: Effective every Thursday morning for approximately one hour beginning on April 21, 2022. … updating the suppress DD Advice Print (Opt In/Out) option for printed direct deposit advices. This configuration change … Agency users should refer to the submission schedule for the check dates where there is an early confirm schedule. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineContract Advisory No. 16
State Consultant Services Contractors Annual Employment Reports Due May 15th
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thTown of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if internal controls over transfer station operations for the period January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. Key Findings The Town does not reconcile … the transfer station to the amounts that the Town pays to have it transferred to the landfill. Implement a better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24Geddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly pocketing $30,000 in a health care coverage … order to fraudulently receive $6,000 from the town meant for employees who opted out of health insurance coverage. In … Comptroller DiNapoli continues to be a zealous watchdog for taxpayers and of public money and I look forward to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindlePutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… Development Agency’s (PCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2012 to May 3, 2013. Background The … and capital investments business owners are claiming on their ST-340s to the amounts stated on the businesses’ applications and investigate any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementAccounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… the internal controls over the payment process as a basis for that certification. This certification requirement is … the head of the agency certify or approve vouchers for submission to the Comptroller for audit. Other individuals may also approve vouchers if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling $21,630,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… that offer after-school services to children. To receive reimbursement for its program-related expenditures, Educators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-followPoughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background The Poughkeepsie City School District is located in the City of Poughkeepsie, … claim being audited. The District purchased services for web hosting, spam, and virus filtering totaling $8,205 from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andCity of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… adopts realistic budgets, and along with Mayor and City Controller, continually monitors the budgets throughout the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150Contributing Toward Your Retirement – State Police Plan
… be taxed on more than just the interest portion of your refund, and you may also be subject to a tax penalty. Please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/contributing-toward-your-retirementIX.6.E Education Department - G5 System – IX. Federal Grants
… and final closeout of the grant award. The UEI number for each state agency functions as an account on G5. … Therefore, each state agency must use the same UEI number for all its grants. To receive funds through G5, each agency … State’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) with the System for Award Management (SAM). OSC BSAO initiates payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6e-education-department-g5-systemV.3.C Funds and Fund Accounting – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… or meeting certain objectives in accordance with New York State law. Fund is required on all transactions. Fund is a balancing ChartField, and must balance (by debits/credits) by business unit. Where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3c-funds-and-fund-accountingXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… but are not limited to, the following: Unaccounted for cash in any amount, including inmate or patient cash; Unaccounted for cash in agency cash advance accounts, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsOrdinary Death Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if you meet eligibility requirements … attributable to an on-the-job accident. The beneficiaries of active (not retired) members generally are not entitled to a monthly pension benefit. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… if you meet eligibility requirements and your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The beneficiaries of active (not retired) members generally are not entitled to a monthly pension benefit. The first $50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/ordinary-death-benefit