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Selected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… $3 billion annually. System Administration is responsible for establishing policies that are in compliance with … requirements and through higher dollar thresholds for specific purchasing requirements. System Administration … consistently follow some of these procurement policies. For example, of 924 procurements we reviewed, 97 in the $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesHomeowners Association, Inc.
… The majority of the contract funds were budgeted for the purchase of equipment to enable Homeowners to i) … demonstrate it used the items purchased with State monies for purposes consistent with the contract. Homeowners used some equipment for personal purposes. For example, Homeowners purchased a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/homeowners-association-incStandardizing Overtime Reporting
… certain members of the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirements System. Memo Bill Text Status … Standardizes the … certain members of the New York State and Local Employees Retirements System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/standardizing-overtime-reportingXI.13 Procurement Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Contracts and General Contract Processing of this Chapter for additional information relevant to contract documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi13procurement-overview-policiesXII.9.A Obtaining Statewide Financial System Payment Data – XII. Expenditures
… agencies with guidance on obtaining historical data for payments made in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). … Transaction Preparation: Agencies may need historical data for payments made in the SFS for various purposes, including internal audits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9a-obtaining-reports-or-information-office-state-comptrollerXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… Voucher Audit Team. Bulkload agencies must send an email for all changes in voucher contacts to … and/or the agency’s finance office are responsible for ensuring the traveler’s expenses are appropriate, when … finance office should respond to the request. If requests for additional information, clarification, or documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… needs to address before emergency federal funds dry up in 2025. After that, the MTA faces enormous budget shortfalls … in 2023, $2.8 billion in 2024 and $3.3 billion in 2025) predominantly through the use of $10.5 billion in … by an average of 4.2%, higher than projected inflation. In 2025, when federal aid runs out, the MTA plans to balance its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceGananda Central School District – Procurement (2021M-86)
… document that they properly sought required competition for purchases: Subject to competitive bidding requirements … has adequate policies and clear and consistent procedures for procurements not subject to competitive bidding, including professional services, and monitor for and enforce compliance with policies and procedures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/gananda-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-86Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… the Department’s vehicle use and maintenance expenses for the period from January 2017 to December 2019 and … the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department vehicles. These 11 regions … serve their local surrounding counties and are responsible for overall management of vehicles in their region, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesOther Bulletin No. 54
… (15) or more years of continuous service* at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job Rate of the employee’s grade (based on the 04/01/2019 Salary Schedule) as of 03/31/2020; and Did not receive an … Change from a Non- SCF CSEA Position Where the Employee’s Salary was Equal to or Greater Than Job Rate to a SCF CSEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-54-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilState Agencies Bulletin No.1824
… agencies that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges and Direct … Deposits are returned from their financial institution for any reason, whose Direct Deposit is reversed due to an … a check exchange, and who request a Payroll Check Reissue for any reason are affected. Background The Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1824-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsOther Bulletin No. 54.1
… (15) or more years of continuous service* at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job Rate of the employee’s grade (based on the 04/01/2019 Salary Schedule) as of 03/31/2020; and Did not receive an … Overtime Paid in Pay Period 1L Administration Due to the increase in the April 2020 SCF CSEA LLS payment, in order for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-541-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… 11, 2013, established an Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable … and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of December 2019, there were over 4,600 … provided a complete catalogue or accompanying schedules for making the data public, as required. Additionally, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-0Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the … member hospitals. We also sought to determine if charges for certain cardiac devices from hospitals with contractually … portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughCUNY Bulletin No. CU-671
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the 2019 CUNY Nurses Health Specialty … The 2019 CUNY Nurses Health Specialty Differential payment for employees in the classified staff titles of Staff Nurse … check dated 02/13/2020. There is no direct deposit for this payment. Eligibility Criteria The following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-671-2019-city-university-new-york-cuny-nurses-health-specialtyAnnual Wage for New Tier 6 Employees
… purchase payments plus interest. Employer contributions for mandatory members will be calculated based on their … pay amount that a full-time employee is expected to earn for the year at the time they are hired. This should include … Location pay (geographic pay) Increased hiring rate pay For employees who are hired to work less than full-time, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/annual-wage-new-tier-6-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1795
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 New York City Employee Retirement System (7U), New … for overtime compensation and/or limited to the Governor’s Salary cap limit of $225,000 are affected by the overtime … 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-13 at $15,000. The limit increases each year, and is based on the Consumer Price Index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1795-2020-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1791
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 Employee Retirement System (ERS) members for calendar year 2020 is $20,158.75. Affected Employees … limit of $15,000 effective January 1, 2010. This amount increases each calendar year thereafter by three percent. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1791-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2020-employeesNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated … DiNapoli said. “The Fund remains strong, diversified and well-positioned to weather the ups and downs that have … assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarter