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Cost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… The procurement process goal is to obtain goods and services that are both high in quality and low in cost. The time and effort spent researching, soliciting and negotiating to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data
… To determine whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is accurately collecting, recording, and reporting bias … data for management decisions. We also determined whether NYPD officers receive sufficient training to enable them to … of Investigation for its collection and publication. The NYPD is responsible for capturing, recording, and reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-dataDiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… students are not getting the arts education required by state regulations, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audit reveals too … students are not getting the arts education required by state regulations according to an audit released today by New …
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)
… September 1, 1980. The written notice must detail the time and place of the incident or occurrence, the particulars thereof, the nature and extent of your injuries, and the alleged incapacity. The Benefit If approved, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/performance-duty-disabilityIgnition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… and district attorney as well as certain negative IID activity. Key Findings Each county had a process for … and district attorneys of operators with negative IID activity. Of the 70 cases with negative IID activity, 55 were either not reported (in Cortland, Erie, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Fund (Fund) was created in 1962 to expedite the completion of the $700 million master plan for the State University of … discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures specifying which types of … should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such spending. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingXII.6.N Paying the New York Independent Systems Operator – XII. Expenditures
… provides electricity to Business Units throughout New York State and has historically billed Business Units on a monthly basis. This monthly billing practice gave … and audit the invoices. As a result, the Office of the State Comptroller will allow Business Units to create advance …
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
… Treasury who will deposit the funds into the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will … Via Interoffice Mail Via U.S. Postal Service New York State Taxation & Finance Division of Treasury - Accounting 110 State Street, 2nd Floor Albany, NY 12207 New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… 2020, with deficiencies under a Conditional Acceptance (CA) agreement. Further, the deficiencies were not corrected … Prioritize the correction of all outstanding items on CA cars so that they can be finally accepted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… in calendar year 2020 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … been sent to all employees with a 2020 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99. A second outreach letter has been … and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with C onsolidated Fiscal Reporting and … contract with the providers who offer the actual programs. In certain cases, OMH also contracts directly with providers. … December 31, 2018, ILI reported approximately $2.9 million in expenses associated with the 12 OMH programs it operated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of City of Long Beach , Town of Minisink , Village of Tannersville and … is being spent appropriately and effectively." City of Long Beach – Budget Review (Nassau County) The significant … today announced his office completed audits of City of Long Beach Town of Minisink Village of Tannersville and Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Access Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
… determine if school districts have adequately controlled access to Student Information Systems for the period July 1, 2011 through April 30, 2013. … and medical information. School districts provide SIS access to teachers, administrators, various staff members and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1Archived: Legislative Session 2023–2024
… – Relates to the examination of certain sealed records by the New York State Comptroller. Passed the Senate Protest … the contract has not made any such contributions. Signed by the Governor NYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals – … or a death benefit in certain circumstances. Vetoed by the Governor Public Posting of Certain Contracts – Vetoed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2023-2024Afton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… books are consistently reviewed by a disinterested third party who reported that everything was in good order; … financial information. Stop contracting with its current third party to review the Treasurer’s records and provide for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financialSummit Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-264)
… and code of ethics, as required by statute. Ensure that all disbursements made follow the established review and … the Treasurer complete monthly bank reconciliations for all District bank accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/summit-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-264Town of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… reconcile the amount of money collected with the amount of trash disposed at the transfer station. We found that over a … of at the Franklin County landfill exceeded the amount of trash accounted for as being received at the Town’s transfer … station such as having one individual record the amount of trash brought in and record the amount of money received and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24Bornhava – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… organization located in Buffalo, New York, offers a range of preschool special education services to children with disabilities from birth to five years of age. Bornhava is authorized by SED to provide preschool … $5,182 in other than personal service costs that consisted of non-reimbursable non-audit services, depreciation costs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/bornhava-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualJowonio School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… two fiscal years ended June 30, 2013. Background Jowonio is an SED-approved not-for-profit special education provider … disabilities between three and five years of age. Jowonio is reimbursed for preschool special education services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/jowonio-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBuilding Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. Building Blocks is reimbursed … costs must comply with the RCM requirements. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, Building Blocks … consultant costs, and $396 in nonreimbursable food costs. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/building-blocks-developmental-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual