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Accuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… to these problems. Key Recommendations Perform a full review of cost savings activities to identify and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 3
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Address Sequence Vendors that provide goods and services … accounts. The Statewide Financial System may have multiple Address Sequences associated with a Vendor ID. While some vendors have a single default address which will accept all payments for a vendor, others …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/3-address-sequenceRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over … The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomDiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending
… Inc., and DraftKings Inc. “Investors need and deserve full transparency and accountability on the use of corporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the New Locked Query … hired employees who have a concurrent record that is terminated. Employees that were rehired within the same … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the New Locked Query …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesCapital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… while the deterioration of capital assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and retain … Over the Past Five Years* At the end of SFY 2022-23, the State reported $116.7 billion in capital assets, an increase … an average of 41.4 percent of non-federal capital spending on a pay-as-you-go basis when including off-budget spending. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capitalSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… the public transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and … 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 costs. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Examination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… all of the lights purchased for Sandy relief efforts. Recoup all payments made for lights not delivered. Reassess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesXV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… end of March, entered online and not approved by OSC will no longer be deleted. These vouchers will remain available … to lapse at the end of March should have a liability date no later than the lapse date. Lapsing vouchers with liability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewVillage of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial management of the water fund and the … Key Findings The Board authorized substantial improvements to the Village’s water system and obtained funding for the … Facilities Corporation without first identifying a plan to pay for the related debt. Although the Board raised water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207Town of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… of our audit was to assess the Town's financial management and fuel inventory records for the period January 1, 2011, to … The Town of Deerfield is located in Oneida County and has a population of 4,273 residents. An elected … five-member Town Board which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Board members governs the Town. The Town's budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253Accounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… the Appropriate Handling Code Guidance : New York State entered into a contract with Key Bank to print and mail checks paid from the State’s general checking account (“A” Warrant checks) if the … continue to select the “Special Handling” handling code on their vouchers for overnight courier delivery. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… appropriations totaled $3,240,092. Key Findings The Board does not audit and approve claims before they are paid from … claims to the Board for audit and approval. The Treasurer does not have access to or custody of the funds maintained in … Without having taken an oath of office, the Treasurer does not have the authority to sign checks on the behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060State Agencies Bulletin No. 1784
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program or received reimbursement from … compensation. Tax Information Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1784-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2019Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. Department activities relating to the Acts fall … the Compulsory Insurance Services Program, and the Accident Prevention Course Program. Under the Acts, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityTown of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition and internal … million. Key Findings The Board and Town officials did not adequately monitor the Town’s financial operations and … appropriations are available before funds are expended. Do not permit any fund or appropriation account to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… subsequent years and did not file its 2012 property tax cap computation with OSC. Our calculation of the property tax cap limitation resulted in the Town property tax levy exceeding the cap limit by approximately $11,800. The Board did not audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January … Town of Newstead Joint Highway Facility Project 2012M260 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260Capital – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… while the deterioration of capital assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and retain … to: Certain economic development initiatives funded with State resources by the State’s public authorities in recent … an average of 38.9 percent of non-federal capital spending on a pay-as-you-go basis when including off-budget spending. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/capitalIX.12.C State Responsibility – IX. Federal Grants
… the state’s subject matter experts for purposes of their agency’s CMIA program(s). Such individuals are expected to: Bring any potential CMIA issues associated with their agency’s covered programs to the attention of OSC and DOB … in negotiations with Treasury Department or other federal agency CMIA staff. Most of New York State’s CMIA interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12c-state-responsibility