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Contract Advisory No. 25
… agencies the ability to: Easily and electronically submit for review and approval new and amendment Grant Procurement … status of requests, in real-time, once submitted to BOC for review Immediately be notified when OSC requests more information or when the review is complete Search for and review prior records submitted by your agency Keep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/25-electronic-documents-submission-system-edssEmerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle
Within a portfolio approach the Fund and program partners seek to diversify exposure by stage of emerging manager life cycle
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/emerging-manager-definition-and-life-cycleReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… budgets are passed. The State Comptroller determines the form and manner of this report. Prescribes Requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… contracts are monitored and Department heads obtain the best economic value for professional services. … Schoharie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… of the Treasurer’s duties to safeguard Department assets for the period January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2014. … The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in … of Department funds. The President signed blank checks for the Treasurer, and Board members approved payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsEarly Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… of Interest State Education Department: The Norman Howard School - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Police Bulletin No. SP-148
… Unit 17 Background Chapter 69 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Hazardous Duty Payment to Troopers in … Date(s) Payments will be processed in Pay Period 17L for paychecks dated 12/04/13 Payment Information and … Duty Pay in the amount of $1,200 annually. To be eligible for the payment, employees must be in Active, Paid Leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-148-2013-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-137
… Unit 17 Background Chapter 69 of the Laws of 2010 provides for an annual Hazardous Duty Payment to Troopers in … Date(s) Payments will be processed in Pay Period 17L for paychecks dated 12/07/11 Payment Information and … twelve hundred dollars ($1,200) annually. To be eligible for the payment, employees must be in Active, Paid Leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-137-2011-state-police-hazardous-duty-payPutnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial conditions for the period July 1, 2014 through February 10, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $48 … officials did not use these restricted funds to pay for reserve and debt service related obligations because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… The Weedsport Central School District is located in the Towns of Brutus, Cato, Conquest, Mentz, Sennett and Throop in Cayuga County. The District, which operates two schools … Key Findings District officials acknowledged the decline in unrestricted fund balance and developed a plan to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94State Police Bulletin No. SP-237
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the separation of Deduction Code 545 into three deduction codes. Affected Employees: Members of … cancellations, and/or changes on a biweekly basis, using the appropriate deduction code for the insurance(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-237-separation-pba-insurance-deduction-code-545Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other … $91,686. Key Findings We found that the travel expenses for the three Department employees selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Review of Travel Card Expenses
… were appropriate and made in accordance with New York State travel rules and regulations. Background According to the New York State travel rules and regulations, the State will only … and reasonable business expenses for employees traveling on official State business. We identified questionable travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesTown of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… to other departments and districts accounted for in other funds. However, we found that the allocation method is not … of the $2,980,750 that was allocated in 2012 to 11 funds. Key Recommendations Continue to develop an allocation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247VII.10.A Cash Advance Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… of cash advance accounts. The moneys are to be used in accordance with rules prescribed by the Comptroller which … receipts and disbursements to bank statements as described in Section 10.F - Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual … funds should never be commingled with any other moneys in the custody of the agency or facility; and Annual review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10a-cash-advance-overviewRichland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Richland in Oswego County. There is one fire company located within … tax, known as foreign fire insurance money, was placed in the District’s general fund checking account and … Key Recommendations Deposit foreign fire insurance money in a separate bank account so it will not be commingled with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374City of Poughkeepsie – Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight (2013M-30)
City of Poughkeepsie Fiscal Stress and Council Oversight 2013M30
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/22/city-poughkeepsie-fiscal-stress-and-council-oversight-2013m-30Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… and the appropriate publication for the member’s tier and retirement plan should be carefully reviewed before … will be given priority review. Draft a DRO proposal. When completing the DRO template, please be sure to fill in … are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Draft a DRO Overview and Instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateVillage of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Village’s internal controls over information technology and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $2 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineV.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… When reporting on a Category Code, the user must run the report from the Purchasing module. The Category Code cannot … entered against a line. Since Category Code will be used for reporting, the integrity of the Category Code to Account … maintained. Category Codes will provide a level of detail for purchasing that will significantly improve data analysis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-code