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Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this … of a claims auditing official would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) … powers, the following guidance should be considered: As a best practice, the governing board may provide the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District , Hicksville Union Free School District , Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central … portable device use when taken off-site. Hicksville Union Free School District – Purchasing (Nassau County) District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Opinion 90-38
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Seasonal Limited Use … and are dependent upon the highway for access. We are in receipt of your letter concerning a town highway which has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Use of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Snowmobile Trail … of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) to prepare a plan to service the snowmobile trail miles in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-funds-0Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… amusement parks, fairs, and other venues located outside New York City. Each ride must be inspected at least once each … that the rides offered at fixed-base amusement parks, the New York State Fair, and the many county fairs operated … and Markets: Electronic Ticket Sales at the 2011 New York State Fair (2011-S-37) … To determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Background The Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to promote a … to the position of Executive Director of the Council. Ms. Hitchens' appointment took effect August 1, 2007 at an … Council should work together to determine whether and to what extent funds were improperly paid and recover funds as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsVendor Responsibility Documentation
… * ✔ ✔ 5. Change to contract value not provided for in the original contract ✔ ✔ 6. Change to contract time or value provided for in the original contract (i.e., Renewal) ✔ ✔ 7. Change in … ✔ ✔ *Contract assignment with $100,000 or more remaining on the agreement also requires a questionnaire from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationOpinion 89-14
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … LAW, §986(1): A collecting officer may not request persons paying their taxes by mail who desire a tax receipt to … district. We expressed the view in 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-120, p 149 that since section 986(1) entitles a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Compliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DoE) students completed an Arts education … studies conclude that an Arts education reduces the risk of students dropping out of school and helps them develop their creativity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsXI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… establishing repayment agreements resulting from Deferred Payment Arrangements (DPAs). The Division of the Budget has … General's Office. The agreement establishes a payment schedule in order to satisfy a debt. A DPA represents an … how the final repayment arrangement was determined. The NYS Contract number assigned to the repayment agreement by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7c-deferred-payment-arrangementsLists
… Local Governments 2024 Data (updated April 2025) Munis in Stress [ pdf ] Not Filed and Inconclusive [ pdf ] Summary … School Districts 2024 Data (updated January 2025) Schools in Stress [ pdf ] Not Filed and Inconclusive [ pdf ] Summary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/listsIV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Excel file . Contractual Services Contractual services are defined as an agreement between two or more parties to … etc.). 51061 Computer Game/ Entertainment Software Video games or other entertainment played on a personal … server and not a dedicated Central Processing Unit (CPU). Video/Data/Voice Equipment & Parts 51050 Videoconferencing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-serviceCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and … (EPA) has established an industry goal of 10 percent for unaccounted water system losses. A water accounting … (in gallons) and add the amounts to calculate the total. B. Identify and quantify all metered uses to calculate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… other things, the retirees may be: allowed a continuation of coverage for surviving spouses or certain other eligible persons for a period of time after the eligible retiree dies. required to … or their surviving spouses and dependents. An audit of 20 school districts revealed ten school districts who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesState Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
… Top executives at the Rochester-Genesee Regional … of that report, see the audit: RGRTA Fuel Purchases . … Top executives at the RochesterGenesee Regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-programMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… Green stormwater infrastructure includes a wide array of practices, at multiple scales, that manage wet weather and maintain and restore natural hydrology by harvesting and using stormwater. On a regional scale, … green infrastructure is the preservation and restoration of natural landscape features, such as forests, floodplains, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programSUNY Bulletin No. SU-187
… SUNY employees in salary Grade 890 with a Pay Basis Code of CAL and CYF Background Effective Pay Period 12, the factor … from the Leap Year factor to the Non-Leap Year factor of 0.038356 for CAL and CYF employees. Effective Date(s) … which do not have an existing row with an effective date of 9/01/12. The Action/Reason code of PAY/FAC (Pay Rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-187-factor-change-fiscal-year-2012-13-suny-cal-and-cyfOperational Advisory No. 22
… EE1 Procure to Pay Changes Summary Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller – Office of Operations is pleased to announce SFS is now available for … upgrade in functionality. The following summarizes some of the benefits and efficiencies in P2P operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/22-ee1-procure-pay-changes-summaryBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from the Retirement System. Before you apply, you … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once … (regular service or disability). These are examples of how your service retirement benefit will be permanently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-241
… SUNY employees in salary Grade 980 with a Pay Basis Code of CAL and CYF Background Effective Pay Period 11, the factor … from the Leap Year factor to the Non-Leap Year factor of 0.038356 for CAL and CYF employees. Effective Date(s) … Agencies must submit any Time Entry transactions split by pay period effective dates. RGS and other override codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-241-factor-change-fiscal-year-2016-17-suny-cal-and-cyf