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Opinion 94-21
… any statutory requirement that two signatures be obtained to authorize purchase orders in excess of $5,000 in towns. … account balances at the close of each fiscal year, to the extent of any unpaid obligations. Section 110 further … at more frequent intervals". The purpose of section 110 is to prevent town officials from incurring obligations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… purchase orders or receiving slips) is missing, the claim should be held until the supporting documentation is … is not provided, there may be an increased risk that the claim is not legitimate. If the claim is mathematically … case of reimbursement to officers and employees in travel status, are not actual or necessary expenses. The course of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… are discussing many important issues as they work to finalize the state budget, but they need to find common … competitive bidding requirements and oversight by my office of nearly $13 billion in spending.” Background on … 10 for the Wednesday, April 12 Administrative Payroll to proceed without risk of delay. Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsAccess Controls and Vulnerability Management
… 2025 to July 2025. About the Program HRVG’s mission is to continue and advance the State’s commitment to the … within 14 counties that border the Hudson River. HRVG is an agency hosted by the Office of Information Technology … systems while ITS handles all internet needs. HRVG is responsible for managing grants with a particular emphasis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/access-controls-and-vulnerability-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2124
… Purpose As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2023-24 budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an … Comptroller and Attorney General; officers and employees of the judiciary; and officers and employees of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2124-paycheck-distribution-april-12-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2216
… 361 of the Laws of 2022, which implemented the 2021 - 2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil … 190 of the Laws of 2023, which implemented the 2023 - 2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2216-april-2024-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… – estimated at more than 80,000 and comprised of families, couples, and single adults – while guiding them to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followInstitutes of Applied Human Dynamics – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported on the Consolidated … adequately, program related, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost … special education programs, collectively referred to as SED Programs, to disabled children between the ages of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/31/institutes-applied-human-dynamics-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan Learning Institute
… complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … totaling almost $8.7 million that were paid on behalf of 1,890 students. At the time of our audit, Metropolitan served about 550 students. Tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-learning-instituteCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two … audit report, Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2019-S-51 ). About … To assess the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (Follow-Up)
… revenues: $1.07 billion from VLT casinos, including $917 million as education aid; $183.7 million from commercial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-followMedicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… eligible service rendered to Medicaid recipients. NYSOH is the State-run health plan marketplace organized under the … Medicaid eligibility and enrollment information is transmitted from NYSOH to the Department’s eMedNY system. … to make appropriate claim payments. If this information is not sent in an accurate and timely manner, eMedNY is at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-healthWindows Domain Administration and Management
… applications for 53 agencies. As part of its services, ITS is responsible for maintaining Active Directory domains on behalf of the State’s Executive agencies. A domain is a group of interconnected devices, such as computers and … and authorization in a Microsoft Windows environment, it is vital to ensure that appropriate controls are in place and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/31/windows-domain-administration-and-managementDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-39
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2021 Shift Lump Sum Payment. Affected … receive a lump sum payment of $400. Employees eligible for the 2021 Shift Lump Sum Payment of $400 shall not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period of the employee’s winter maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-39-2021-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonFiremen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy is located in the Village of Le Roy, Genesee County. The purpose of the … foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax, which totaled $12,332 in the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … receipt and disbursement of FFI tax. We identified $27,738 in questionable disbursements that were not supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsMontgomery County – Financial Condition (2013M-234)
… the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2010, to May 31, 2013. Background Montgomery County covers … general fund, a decline of 41 percent from the January 1, 2010 total fund balance of $19.2 million. We also found that … declined from twice its average monthly expenditures in 2010 to about $324,000 less than the average monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/montgomery-county-financial-condition-2013m-234Village of Keeseville – Financial Condition (2013M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … June 1, 2010, through May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Keeseville is located in Essex County. The Village is … Village of Keeseville Financial Condition 2013M192 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/20/village-keeseville-financial-condition-2013m-192Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… September 30, 2012. Background The Town of LaGrange is located in Dutchess County and serves approximately 15,700 residents. The Town is governed by the Town Board which comprises the Town … cases to the Justice Court Fund. Ensure that back-up data is kept at an offsite location. Use web filters to limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107Village of Oxford – Justice Court Operations (2013M-219)
… through April 30, 2013. Background The Village of Oxford is located in the Town of Oxford in Chenango County and has a population of approximately 1,450. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises four … moneys received and deposited to ensure that each ticket is adjudicated and has an associated payment deposited in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/02/14/village-oxford-justice-court-operations-2013m-219Town of Parma – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-96)
… 1, 2010, to January 20, 2012. Background The Town of Parma is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises four elected … over the Town’s financial software application who is independent of the financial recordkeeping functions. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-parma-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-96