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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1097
… to OSC. Transaction Types Submission Procedures Appointments (e.g., hires, rehires, concurrent hires) … to Civil Service review and approval (e.g., retroactive appointments), OSC will verify that Civil Service approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1097-retroactive-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesOversight of Nurse Licensing
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (the Department): independently verifies information submitted by … the period April 1, 2014 to April 18, 2017. Background The Department oversees the licensure and practice of the … To determine if State Education Department independently verifies information submitted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingOpinion 2001-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Loans (authority to pay overtime compensation in excess of Fair Labor Standards Act minimum requirements) PUBLIC … to the maximum hourminimum overtime wage provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-1DiNapoli: Audits Find Certain IDAs Lack Job Creation Data
… that were reviewed contained recapture provisions. For example, one business received more than $600,000 in tax … agreement period. Officials did not require periodic reporting of necessary information from businesses or verify … investment and job information provided when businesses apply for financial assistance and have not established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audits-find-certain-idas-lack-job-creation-dataDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… did not do enough to ensure youth were properly assessed when they entered facilities or that staff were up to date on … for physical or mental health issues that youth may have when admitted, including substance abuse problems. Youth in … (CPM) training so they can properly restrain youth when necessary and minimize injuries. From Oct. 1, 2018 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… she was not entitled to and paid herself an unauthorized payment for unused leave totaling $13,293 when she left … or disable the network. Rochester Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (Monroe County) School officials did not ensure credit card charges were properly approved, adequately supported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Artificial Intelligence Governance
… governance structure over the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and systems. The audit … as AI generates value, it is also giving rise to a host of unwanted, and sometimes serious, consequences. New York City (NYC or City) and some of its agencies have been using AI to aid their operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1953
… Reason Why SSN Not Verified. Reasons provided by SSA may include: SSN not in file (never issued to anyone) Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN … identified with a Reason Why SSN Not Verified of “ Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked ” or “ Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1953-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… New York state should improve its track record when it comes to promoting financial literacy and providing New Yorkers with access to information and tools to build … and skills, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… the largest decline in staffing since the Great Recession of 2008. Despite the city hiring over 40,000 new employees in … it also must prioritize a clear understanding of staffing challenges at its agencies and be transparent … agencies, with 11 experiencing a decline in staffing of more than 13%. The Department of Correction had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… each PCS that provides telephone service is deemed a PPT and is generally subject to the PPT rules with the same … generate over $500 million in revenue over the program’s first 12 years. The Agreement detailed the required annual … of Links, and their residents thus unserved. For 2015, the first year of the contract, the Minimum Annual Guarantee of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringState Agencies Bulletin No. 1857
… sample letter which agencies may use is provided. Agency letterhead should be used when providing a copy of the letter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1857-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1768
The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system PayServ with the Social Security
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1768-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… even before the pandemic. 21 The high demand also led to price increases across the supply chain system. Freight rates … cited longer delivery times and higher prices. 22 Annual price increases, measured by the Consumer Price Index, are currently at their highest level in decades. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityCounty of Ulster – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-333)
… audit was to assess the County’s procedures for handling property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2015 … County Department of Finance’s procedures for prorating property tax exemptions on transfers of property, correcting property tax exemption errors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/12/02/county-ulster-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-333Village of Lisle - Board Oversight (2018M-124)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-lisle-board-oversight-2018m-124Fort Plain Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-50)
… and in a timely manner. Noteworthy Achievements Due to the District’s well designed system of internal controls over … were being followed consistently. We reviewed 79 of the 4,439 claims totaling $122,475 and found that control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/fort-plain-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-50Islip Union Free School District – Payroll (2017M-291)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials paid employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2017m-291Accounts Payable Advisory No. 48
… has updated the policy and procedures regarding standards for entering vendor name information on a voucher when paying … format results in time saving and processing efficiencies for the State. Also, in the event of unclaimed funds, a … process. See the Guide to Financial Operations , XII.6.D for more detail. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/48-paying-single-payment-vendorBainbridge Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-252)
… records and reports accurately and properly accounted for all financial activities, the Board did not provide for an annual audit of these records. Key Recommendation Provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/02/08/bainbridge-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-252