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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the COVID-19 pandemic struck … COVID-19 pandemic. Every week the State’s small businesses have consistently exceeded the national average and ranked … When asked if over the past week the business rehired any paid employees who had been furloughed or laid off since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 791 contracts for state agencies … for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at … to errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayCUNY Bulletin No. CU-726
… be updated: Position and Job do not match If the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number on the Job Data page but the Bargaining Unit, Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-726-january-2022-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-695
… be updated: Position and Job do not match If the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number on the Job Data page but the Bargaining Unit, Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-695-january-2021-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsOpinion 89-3
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … New York State Office of General Services does not apply to a purchase from the State contract vendor upon terms and … vary from the State contract. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning a purchase of equipment by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3Department of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… with service provider agreements and that invoices for payment are properly supported with sufficient documentation. … Departments are required by New York State Social Services Law (Law) to use performance-based contracting, if practicable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Community College Safety Reporting (2015-MS-2)
… report - pdf] We also released five letter reports to the following community colleges: Fulton Montgomery [pdf] … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess community colleges’ compliance with safety … in Federal Title IV student financial aid programs to prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/08/28/community-college-safety-reporting-2015-ms-2Rensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over extra-classroom activity funds for the period July 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The Rensselaer City School … who provides training on extra-classroom activity funds to other school districts; however, this training has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomNew Suffolk Common School District – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate selected District financial operations for the … planned balance as is permitted by Law. District officials have not properly budgeted for tuition and teacher personnel … funds within the allowed legal limits. Develop a plan to budget for moneys needed that does not increase the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/new-suffolk-common-school-district-selected-financial-operations-2013mNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA Finances
… today: “The MTA’s July Financial Plan projects the budget for all five years of the plan period will be balanced on a … state has stabilized the MTA's revenue picture, allowing for budget balance even amid weakness in real estate … of safe, reliable and frequent service will be critical for achieving that goal. “I urge the MTA to use its improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-financesXV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… For current End of Fiscal Year (FYE) deadlines and notices, please visit the … These vouchers will remain available for use after fiscal year end processing and will need to be resubmitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewCUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform CUNY agencies of the additional bargaining units … Background The City University of New York (CUNY) agreed to implement the NYS Paid Family Leave program (PFL) … has created Action/Reason codes to identify employees who have received approval to use the NY Paid Family Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-735-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, and is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees (Board), each of whom is … did not take an oath of office and is being paid through a claim voucher rather than through the payroll system. … the Treasurer does not have the authority to sign checks on the behalf of the Library. The Library’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Village of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… Town’s attorney and take the appropriate steps to recover any misappropriated moneys and assets from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331Town of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… Supervisor and four council members. The Board appoints a Code Enforcement Officer and a Dog Control Officer. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for … it approved both Officers to retain fees collected on the Town’s behalf which circumvented Town Law. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Town of Wethersfield – Town Clerk and Highway Operations (2013M-21)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. … members. The 2012 budgeted appropriations were $315,802 for the general fund and $743,523 for the highway fund. Key Findings The Clerk’s cash receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-wethersfield-town-clerk-and-highway-operations-2013m-21XIII.4.D Meals and Incidental Expenses Breakdown – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… from the federal GSA per diem expense breakdowns: NYS does not reimburse employees for lunch; therefore, lunch is … not included in the NYS M&IE per diem breakdown rate. NYS does not reimburse incidental expenses separately from the M&IE allowance. NYS does not use “First & Last Day of Travel” per diem rates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4d-meals-and-incidental-expenses-breakdownOperational Advisory No. 8
… or seek a replacement check. Historically these letters have been sent annually for the preceding calendar year. … outreach letters will be sent via certified mail for any uncashed check greater than $1000 in February of the … do not receive a second letter. Once the funds have been escheated to the Office of Unclaimed Funds no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachAbout the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… because they cannot do other things? What do I do if an elected or appointed official refuses to submit an ROA? It’s been more than 180 days since the official took office, and I still haven’t received the official’s record of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesOpinion 88-61
… the date of registration shall be deemed as the postmark stamp date (IRC, §7502[c][1][B]). In the case of certified mail, the postmark stamp date on the sender's receipt shall be deemed as the postmark stamp date (IRC, §7502[c][2]; 26 CFR, §301.7502-1[c][2]). In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61