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Operational Advisory No. 32
… October 1, 2020, guidance has also been updated regarding new Vendor ID’s, the proper use of the Vendor ID and required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The board did not develop and adopt realistic budgets or determine how much fund balance should be maintained. As a … years to approximately $735,000 as of December 31, 2020, or 69% of the 2021 fund appropriations. The board also did … written, multiyear financial and capital plans or fund balance and reserve policies. County of Otsego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXIII.2.B Expense Report Submission – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICY An expense report must be submitted within 30 days of (i) the end of a … prior to being approved. Approval of an expense report shall be by an authorized official other than the … the travel rules and regulations. Due to State Amounts Online Agencies The SFS prevents an employee from submitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2b-expense-report-submissionAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… of benefits, placing an undue financial burden on injured employees. Each of the three self-insured agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… The anticipated sales in the first quarter compare to past planned sales of $7.57 billion during the fourth … was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order primarily to coordinate the borrowing activities of the state, New York … promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. … New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Not all items considered taxable by the IRS constitute salary as defined by the Retirement and Social Security Law. The following … made for unused sick leave Termination payments New York State Disability Insurance payments Payment for unused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing … may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function … as enumerated in record retention schedules. 3 Depending on the size and complexity of your local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … excessive reserves or appropriated additional fund balance to finance operations. In addition, the unemployment reserve … District officials did not keep their inventory list up-to-date when computers were deployed to various locations or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Use of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… Fund is used for its intended purpose. Background In 1985, the New York State Legislature required the Office … to prepare a plan to service the snowmobile trail miles in New York State and established the means to fund a … ending March 31, 2011. In contrast to other TMEs reviewed, all of which used unpaid volunteers, Franklin County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-funds-0Unnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Purpose To assess Empire State Development Corporation's personal … (ESDC) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to promote a growing and vigorous economy and encourage job …
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
… with an estimated amount of $100,000 or greater ✔ ✔ 3. Real estate (purchase, sale or lease) except for an eminent … backdrop contract with no adverse information Multi-phase project - not initial submission New York State agencies Non-administering agency use of multi-agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DoE) students completed an Arts … high error rate indicates a notable risk that the affected NYC DoE high school students are not obtaining an Arts …
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 … arrangement and include provisions that address failure to pay. If OSC prior approval is required, the agency must … be bulkloaded into the Customer Contracts Module. Both Online and Bulkload agencies must create a contract …
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/listsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… sure better production and delivery information can guide investment decisions about meter replacements, infrastructure … Water Accountability (2015M-300) Updated 2016 … CostSaving Ideas Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemState Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My auditors found that RGRTA gave out most of its incentive bonuses for collective achievements … agencies provide guidance for public authorities on how performance incentive programs should be administered … DiNapoli recommended RGRTA: Ensure subsidiaries accurately log daily fuel consumption for each bus. Periodically verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-programMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… Innovation Grant Program (GIGP), and if grant recipients are substantively completing projects per project agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programSUNY Bulletin No. SU-187
… Purpose To explain OSC and agency procedures related to the Factor Change. Affected Employees SUNY employees in …
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
… ordering documents and not just an encumbrance instrument. Funds Reservation - SFS will now use the purchase requisition to ensure that funds are reserved within the budget to meet all open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/22-ee1-procure-pay-changes-summaryBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… 75 percent of your contributions. Each loan must be for a minimum of $1,000, so you must have an account balance of at … balance when you retire will permanently reduce your pension. You cannot pay off your loan once you retire. The … at retirement, and type of retirement (regular service or disability). These are examples of how your service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributions