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XI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… other third party. Generally, repayment agreements provide for the repayment of amounts expended from appropriations as … agreements are detailed in the appropriation language for the state funds being advanced. Pursuant to Section 40-a … of any appropriation made as an advance shall be available for expenditure until a written repayment agreement is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsEast Islip Public Library – Cash Receipts (2017M-223)
… properly collected, recorded and deposited cash receipts for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $4 million. … Key Findings Library staff did not issue adequate receipts for all collections. Library staff did not properly account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/22/east-islip-public-library-cash-receipts-2017m-223SUNY Bulletin No. SU-110
… The UUP contract provides a list of eligible titles for Recall. Employees who are on standby and are recalled to … Usage Calculation SBU Standby Unclassified Regular standby for unclassified employees. $3.50 per hour. SOO Standby OT … Standby that was submitted without Earn Codes OTA and SBU for unclassified employees. Same calculation as for SOU but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-110-review-standby-pay-eligible-employees-represented-unitedAddison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings District officials did not seek competition for most professional services in accordance with District … without seeking competition. Did not solicit a request for proposal (RFP) for audit services within the last five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Saratoga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-7)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … 2012. The County Department of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of 104 County-owned … of bridges. The DPW operating budget was $31.6 million for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The County has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/saratoga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-7Wynantskill Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-85)
… Develop clear guidance in procedures to seek competition for purchasing goods and services that were not required to … competitively bid. Follow the District’s purchasing policy for 25 purchases (83 percent) totaling $53,883. Adequately document they sought competition for 17 purchases totaling $27,231. Further, contract award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/wynantskill-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-85Cambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… was to determine if expenditures were itemized, supported and for proper Authority purposes, and if tenants’ income was verified on an annual basis for … Key Findings Claims were not properly itemized, supported and audited by the Board prior to payment. Tenant files did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and express … petty cash payments will involve small amounts required for infrequent purchases, such as office supplies. The amount … petty cash fund should periodically request reimbursement for the fund by submitting all bills or receipts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditState Agencies Bulletin No. 1882
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2021 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Affected Employees … OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for the 2021 Calendar Year. PayServ will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1882-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… all expectations. The early forecast of a disastrous year for financial markets was sharply reversed by a boom in … economic success.” DiNapoli estimates the 2020 bonus pool for New York City securities industry workers increased by … will increase by a modest 5.4 percent in 2021. The average salary (including bonuses) in the city’s securities industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… limits exceeding $101,000. These large credit limits increase the risk of significant invalid purchases being made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Compliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY – the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State … by creating green jobs and stimulating the marketplace for clean energy and energy-efficient products and services. … office space in the Capital Region. OGS is responsible for 19 buildings and two campuses. Of the 19 buildings, 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… to lower-income people who, generally, don’t qualify for Medicaid. As income, household makeup, and other factors … organized under DOH where individuals can apply for and enroll in health insurance plans, including Medicaid … audit report; however, additional actions are needed. For example, while DOH established periodic reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is provided for intergovernmental agreements subject to OSC review and … applicable to that agency. See XI.2.A Thresholds for additional information. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN STATE AGENCIES … applicable to the state agency. The procurement record for intergovernmental agreements must include a justification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1745
… the following: Evaluate NYSLRS Reportable Employees for enrollment purposes. Calculate Service Credit for NYSLRS Reportable Employees. Update the plan, election … contribution rate on the Retirement Plans page in PayServ for existing members, mandatory members reported to them by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1745-payserv-updates-resulting-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemVI.3.A Overview – VI. Budgets
… Finance Law §51 governs the movement of budget authority for interchange transactions except as otherwise provided for under sections 53, 66-f, 72, or 93 of State Finance Law, … State Operations and Local Assistance type appropriations for all agencies unless superseded by other law or statutes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3a-overviewBusiness Services Center Shared Services
… of the administrative transactions that it processes for its State agency customers. The audit covers the period … Office of General Services (OGS) as a centralized office for processing Human Resources (HR) and Finance transactions … its objectives include streamlining processes for faster, more efficient transactions. Since the Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/16/business-services-center-shared-servicesPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… of NYSHIP have the opportunity to select various plans for coverage. The Empire Plan is by far the most popular … from out-of-network providers. United’s reimbursements for out-of-network services are usually higher than reimbursements for the same services provided in-network. Also, when Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… December 7, 2016. Background The Office is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support … receives federal funds under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to provide benefits and … which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment (prohibited locations). 1 In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… “unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, … Superstorm Sandy and educates businesses on how to prepare for potential future disasters. CAs and SBAs provide … briefly described below: ECSP allows businesses to qualify for reduced costs for energy provided to them by regulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-city