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Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include lodging, meals, car rentals, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine whether the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesAllocation and Budgetary Controls Over Unrestricted Funds
… if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York had: a fair and equitable methodology for charging (assessing) SUNY campuses for the costs of central office operations and statewide initiatives; … and sufficient budgetary controls over allocations of unrestricted funds. Background The Research Foundation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/allocation-and-budgetary-controls-over-unrestricted-fundsInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Purpose To determine if the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Authority) inspected highway … and federal laws. Our audit covered inspections performed of bridges during the period of January 1, 2008 through June 21, 2013. Background The … To determine if the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Authority inspected highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services’ centralized contracts. The moving … to as a “best and final offer” process, from the list of eligible contractors. An agency must monitor moving … procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services centralized contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesMitchell-Lama Vacancies
… To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is ensuring … is charged with promoting the quality and affordability of NYC’s housing. In NYC, there are 93 HPD-supervised … in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to be desirable because of their affordability; consequently, the waiting lists for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/13/mitchell-lama-vacanciesPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income … Our Office examined refunds processed by the Department of Taxation and Finance during the period January 1, 2018 … The objective of our examination was to determine whether tax refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/12/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… To determine whether access controls over selected Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) systems are sufficient … with promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in … York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide range of social services programs, including: foster care and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient steps to safeguard Medicaid … which began in the 1990s with the over-prescribing of opioid drugs for pain-related conditions. Opioid treatment … Tracking Over-Prescribing (I-STOP), which contains records of controlled substance prescriptions. I-STOP is a tool to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-276
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Additional Pay Earnings Code for the UCS Security … 86 Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County DR Suffolk County Court Employees … Court Officers Association SY Background Chapter 71 of the Laws of 2018, which implemented the various agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-276-new-earnings-code-unified-court-systems-ucs-security-and-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 2412
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable … year 2026 is $21,589.00 Affected Employees: Tier 6 members of ERS Plan Type 87 are affected. Background: In accordance with Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2018, the overtime limit increases each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2412-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2026State Agencies Bulletin No. 2354
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide processing instructions to … are affected. Background: Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement dated 03/08/2025 between the State of New York and the New York State Correctional Officers and … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide processing instructions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2354-new-weekend-voluntary-overtime-differential-eligible-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1215
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC ‘s annual record update process and provide data entry … amount for a combined total contribution limit of $23,000 in 2013. An additional deferment is also available … contribution amount for a combined contribution limit of $26,000 in 2013. Effective Dates Administrative paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1215-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaSUNY Bulletin No. SU-357
… Purpose: To inform agencies of the procedures to process nonresident alien Student and … reimbursement payment. Background: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) uses SEVIS to maintain information … the United States to attend those schools, U.S. Department of State-designated Exchange Visitor Program sponsors and J-1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-357-suny-nra-sevis-fee-reimbursementAlbion Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-200)
… the Albion Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adopted realistic … officials: Overestimated appropriations by a total of $24 million from 2017-18 through 2020-21. Overfunded and … how they are reviewed. The District’s budgeting practice of overestimating appropriations resulted in the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/albion-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-200Seneca Falls Central School District – Procurement (2021M-201)
… to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District resources. Key Findings District officials did … to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District resources. 21 of 40 purchases (53 percent) we reviewed that were subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/seneca-falls-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-201Bethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… whether the Bethpage Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured goods and services were procured … quotations or consider competitive bidding for 36 of 46 claims reviewed totaling $104,572. The Director … personal ties. Officials did not seek competition for two of five professional service providers who were paid a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
… officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements … in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the taxpayers. District officials: Paid $1.2 million to … District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34North Greenbush Common School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-112)
… North Greenbush Common School District (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were supported, … District appointed a new claims auditor in October 2021. Of 50 claims reviewed totaling $1.4 million: 27 claims … dated. Seven claims totaling $201,609 showed no evidence of audit and approval. Key Recommendations Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/north-greenbush-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-112Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-81
… that will ensure judges receive the full or prorated share of their statutory salary for calendar year 2004. Affected … 2004 through December 31, 2004 and have a Pay Basis Code of CAL Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in the … using the applicable salary rate: Determine the number of calendar days served. If more than one salary rate is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-81-2004-year-end-adjustment-judgesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-160
… bulletin replaces the information in Part III, pages 5-7 of the OSC Salary Manual and provides updated provisions … eligible for Standby/On-Call Pay and Recall Pay. The areas of assignment eligible for Standby On-Call Pay and Recall Pay … technology, infection control, midwifery, department of nursing, operating room, perfusion, pharmacy, physician’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-160-standbyon-call-pay-and-recall-pay-suny-uup