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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for the State University of New York: Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-22) For the three … $1,727,960 in reported costs that did not comply with SED requirements for reimbursement, including $1,519,114 … in calendar years 2013 and 2014 was not made in accordance with the state’s travel rules and regulations. As a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1893
… gross, and are subject to all employment and income taxes. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The Earnings Codes and the amount will be displayed on the payroll register. The earnings description and the amount … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … State Agencies Bulletin No 1893 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1893-reporting-adjustments-overtimeService Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects
… Support the resource requirements of planned diversions with adequate documentation. Ensure tracks are made available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/18/service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projectsOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… all employees new to their positions and is conducted both in the classroom and in various train yards. Training for Conductors and Engineers … alongside a permanent employee to use the skills taught in class. Induction Training also includes quizzes, tests, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-0Opinion 98 - 19
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment … Installment Purchase Contracts (referendum requirement for in fire district) REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for in fire district for installment purchase contract) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Lehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… The audit covered Lehman’s bank accounts for the period of January 1, 2013 through February 5, 2015. Background CUNY is … purposes, such as tuition and fees. During the period January 1, 2013 through December 4, 2014, CUNY reported 336 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsOpinion 90-63
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Appropriations and Expenditures … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (in recognition of municipal service - dinner for volunteer … are also authorized to accept gifts, absolutely or "in trust", when such gifts will further a proper public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63Controls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals
… note any damage or evidence of tampering on a daily safety checklist. The tablet program was implemented in 2019. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individualsOversight of Shelter Placements
… services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for providing fiscal oversight of the … the process, the caseworker recommends the type of shelter in which the client should be placed, a case manager confirms … there is limited assurance that clients were being placed in and/or transferred to shelter that could best provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1710
… regarding this bulletin should be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … To provide agencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1710-january-1-2019-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersBovina Fire District – Fund Balance (2015M-138)
… and separate from the Town of Bovina, and is located in Delaware County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/21/bovina-fire-district-fund-balance-2015m-138Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Billed Receivables (2015M-364)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the billed receivable process for the period July 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/04/22/southern-westchester-board-cooperative-educational-services-billed-receivablesWork-Related and Non-Work-Related Activities – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Preparing for municipality meetings Community activities in partnership with the municipality Inappropriate Time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/work-related-and-non-work-related-activitiesEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… unbillable toll transactions. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 to August 20, 2017. Background The … total operating revenue for 2016 was approximately $1.9 billion. In November 2012, TBTA implemented the All … issues. Document the business practice changes as a result of transitioning from outside to in-house counsel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… to an individual retirement account, and the money in the account is invested. Though the plan may offer pre-packaged investment options, in many cases, it is the responsibility of the employee to … result is that employee contributions are usually higher in defined contribution plans. Financial advisers recommend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planIX.5.A Billing for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… own Federal Grant Projects, Customer Contracts and Awards in SFS Have their Projects and Customer Contracts under their own agency PCBU Use the Commitment Control Module in SFS to budget for Federal Grant Projects Split costs … Award, Project, and Activities have been established in SFS and Project Budgets are created, agencies are able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5a-billing-non-onboarding-agenciesTown of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… 2013. Background The Town of Alexander (Town) is located in Genesee County and has a population of about 2,500. The … review of Justice Hise’s records disclosed a $721 shortage in his account as of April 23, 2013. Also, Justice Hise did not deposit money in a timely manner, file accurate monthly reports, maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195State Agencies Bulletin No. 422.1
… Bulletin 422 Purpose The purpose of this Bulletin is to notify agencies of the procedures to be used when … checking or savings account. Agencies cannot use form AC230 , Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange, … Association (NACHA) regulations. Agencies should submit the AC230 or AC1476-P to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/4221-direct-deposit-stop-payments-and-reversalsContract Submission System Guide for Public Authority Users
… the System generally reflect the functions a user performs in an organization and only allows the user to complete tasks … or compressed files types are prohibited (exe, dll, com, zip, tar, jar, etc.) Step 6 of 6 – Contract Submission … or compressed files types are prohibited (exe, dll, com, zip, tar, jar, etc.) Step 4 of 4 – Amendment Submission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-public-authority-usersOpinion 2006-4
… Deposit Insurance Act 1 must be secured in accordance with General Municipal Law §10(3) (General Municipal Law §§ … not to exceed ninety days by a bank (other than the bank with which the money is being deposited or invested) whose … rating organization or by a bank (other than the bank with which the money is being deposited or invested) that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4