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Monitoring of Construction Management
… of General Services (Office) is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet the … this function are supported and related. The audit covered construction management contracts that were active between … through the provision of architectural, engineering, and construction management services for buildings statewide. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… Purpose: As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2022-23 budget, OSC would like … advices in the event the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 10am on Monday, April 11, 2022. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2022-paycheck-distribution-april-13-2022-administration-cycle-paychecksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … and reports or ensure sufficient controls were in place to prevent or detect fraud or abuse. As a result, based on … obtain the proper number of quotes for purchases subject to town policy. Richland Fire District – Board Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… Objective To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School Program to ensure funds are used as intended and program goals are achieved. The … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programElevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… some elevators, oversees the inspection of others by contractors (non-DOB inspectors), ensures that elevators are … subject to inspections and testing by DOB or one of its contractors. Through a memorandum of understanding, DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followAdministration of Tenant Complaints
… To determine whether New York State Homes and Community Renewals Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsOpinion 88-3
… and immediately by the officer collecting the same to the chairman, and shall be paid by him into the uninsured … of towns and police justices of villages shall be paid to the state comptroller in accordance with the provisions of … fines collected by town and village justices must be paid to the State Comptroller (Justice Court Fund). Pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Compliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… dropping out of school and helps them develop their creativity, motivation, communication skills and leadership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… and for authorized purposes and whether the funds were properly monitored to prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Our … they were used for authorized purposes, and that they were properly monitored to prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Due to … Act funds efficiently and as authorized and the funds were properly monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… transportation (e.g., inmate buses, tractor trailers) vehicles. Many of DOCCS’s employees operate its vehicles in … 32 manage the repairs and procurement of parts for their facility or another facility for their assigned vehicles. Five facilities as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… The Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law on March 31, 2021, legalizing adult-use cannabis … revenue for counties and New York City into the same bank account in which sales tax distributions are deposited. … these funds distributed to a separate bank account should log into the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucOpinion 2000-10
… loan) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §6-l: When a county civic center is financed both by the issuance of county … UDC providing that, in the event of the sale of the civic center, the unpaid portion of the loan will be repaid from … of a sale by a county of its ownership interest in a civic center. Your letter indicates that the civic center was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10City of Troy – Budget Review (B17-5-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue … City of Troy Budget Review B17513 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b17-5-13Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… reasonable. The Village’s budget includes $2.6 million for health and medical costs. However, we project the cost to be $2.7 million based on an average increase of 8 percent over the last five years. Therefore, the health insurance cost are underestimated by $100,000 in the 2018-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4Maintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… Purpose To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School (Lake Grove) and Mountain Lake Children's Residence (Mountain Lake) to the State … To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Childrens Residence to the SED and OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceAccidental Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… pension if paid to a surviving spouse or dependent parent. The annual benefit is equal to one-half (50 percent) … of his or her death, to minor children until the last child reaches age 18, or if students, until age 23; Finally, … is no surviving spouse or minor children, to a dependent parent for life. If all the beneficiaries listed above become …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/accidental-death-benefitCaledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-356)
… oversight of the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through October 16, 2013. … reported expenditures totally approximately $62,500 for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Department has not adopted written policies and procedures for financial operations other than the by-laws, which were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/03/14/caledonia-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… of our audit was to evaluate the Putnam County Industrial Development Agency’s (PCIDA) management practices for the … Legislature. The PCIDA reported 14 active industrial development projects in its 2012 annual report submitted to … Putnam County Industrial Development Agency Management Practices 2013M257 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial report Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followAccidental Death Benefit – Career Plan
… pension if paid to a surviving spouse or dependent parent. The annual benefit is equal to one-half (50 percent) … of his or her death, to minor children until the last child reaches age 18, or if students, until age 23; Finally, … is no surviving spouse or minor children, to a dependent parent for life. If all the beneficiaries listed above become …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/accidental-death-benefit