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Opinion 98-8
… Law, §162 contains provisions relative to "preferred sources". Under that section, preferred source status is accorded to: (1) commodities produced by the Department of Correctional Services' Correctional Industries … and services must be made through these preferred sources, in accordance with the priorities set forth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Opinion 92-42
… is paid to the town under a contract (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p 81; 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-37, p 51; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-103, p 127; 29 Opns St Comp, 1973, p 122). It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42Accounts Payable Advisory No. 48
… has updated the policy and procedures regarding standards for entering vendor name information on a voucher when paying … format results in time saving and processing efficiencies for the State. Also, in the event of unclaimed funds, a … process. See the Guide to Financial Operations , XII.6.D for more detail. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/48-paying-single-payment-vendorSeized Assets Program (Follow-Up)
… and dignity. During the course of an investigation or an arrest, law enforcement agencies may seize assets, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-followSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using filters to identify high-risk … we selected 37,900 refunds totaling almost $480 million for examination. Key Findings Of those transactions selected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsForms and Templates
Forms and Templates
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/forms-and-templatesSecurity Over Critical Information Systems (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Security Over Critical Information Systems Report 2016S69
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/security-over-critical-information-systems-followContract Advisory No. 12
… development and submission, refer to the Grants Reform website . References: Additional information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsTown of Urbana – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2022M-14)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and … ensure that the Town’s accounting records and reports were complete, accurate, up to date, reliable or timely. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-supervisors-financial-records-and-reports-2022m-14Service Retirement Benefit – Forest Rangers Plan
… You may retire at any age after completing 25 years of forest ranger service. Or, you may qualify for a service … if you reach age 60 before having served 25 years as a forest ranger. The Benefit With 25 years of creditable … will equal 1/50th (2 percent) of your FAS for each year of forest ranger service. For each year of service beyond 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/service-retirement-benefitResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… To download a copy of this publication go to www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/respondaudit.pdf . … 90 days: Electronically, as an attachment, to: caps@osc.ny.gov Or in paper format to: Office of the State Comptroller … RDU – CAP Submission 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 OSC will send you a letter acknowledging receipt of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansTown of Elmira Fire District No. 1 – Long-Term Planning (2025M-51)
… of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/town-elmira-fire-district-no-1-long-term-planning-2025m-51Elmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
… (District) officials properly procure contracts related to the 2020 Capital and Energy Performance Improvements … We extended the audit period through October 31, 2024 to review approval, expenditure and financing documentation. … requests for proposals (RFP) or written and verbal quotes to ensure purchases are made in the most prudent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21How to Conduct a Vendor Responsibility Review
… or only the vendor selected for the contract. Be sure to take into account the time needed to conduct such a review. In the solicitation document, you … Responsibility Review Process Documentation Requirements How to Make a Responsibility Determination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-conduct-vendor-responsibility-reviewTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Purpose To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … for State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New York (Metropolitan) operates at two locations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… July 2015, we selected a judgmental sample of 27 reports (detailing 55 alerts) to determine if the alerts met one of … offenders with violations to their designated alcohol treatment and safe driver programs, as such program referrals … applicable district attorney, and the offender’s alcohol treatment provider and safe driver program, as required. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedNewburgh Enlarged City School District – Financial Management (2025M-32)
… may retain a portion of surplus fund balance, 1 up to 4 percent of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and … certain revenues, as well as made unbudgeted year-end transfers totaling $67 million, which collectively reduced … during the budget process. Of the $67 million in year-end transfers, $50.6 million went to the District’s reserves. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/06/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-2025m-32Securities Coordinating Committee
… the scheduling of debt offerings by the State, its largest public authorities, New York City and many of its public … organizations and is subject to change without notice, questions about any particular bond sale should be … to the issuing agency. Member organizations include: Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) Dormitory Authority of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/securities-coordinating-committeeDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the … actions,” DiNapoli said. “This case should be a warning to anyone contemplating a betrayal of the public’s trust: you … Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light and helping to combat abuse of taxpayers’ trust.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expenses