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Contract Advisory No. 24
… Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases , the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC), encourages State agencies to request … BOC also reminds State agencies to promote the benefits of Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments when negotiating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/24-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… accounts. District officials should have also revoked permissions for eight of the 12 network user accounts with administrative permissions because the permissions were unneeded. Sensitive information technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditState Agencies Bulletin No. 484
… Purpose To provide processing instructions for Deduction Code 648 . Background Chapter 548 of the Laws of 2000 allows … years of military service. This new after-tax deduction code has been created to allow recovery of arrears for these … Agency Actions Upon notification from NYCERS, Deduction Code 648 should be entered on the General Deduction Data page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/484-new-general-deduction-code-648-nye-military-buyback-arrears-after-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 319
… Purpose To explain the added selection on the Federal Tax Data 2 panel for the new Earned … To explain the added selection on the Federal Tax Data 2 panel for the new Earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/319-change-federal-tax-data-2-panel-earned-income-tax-credit-2002State Agencies Bulletin No. 1980
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable … plan year is $18,233.00. Affected Employees Tier 6 members of NYCTRS, NYCBERS, and NYCERS are affected. Background OT … each year based on the Consumer Price Index on December 31 of the previous year. This year (2022) the OT limit is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1980-2022-tier-6-overtime-limit-nyc-retirement-systems-nycers-nyctrs-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1978
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2022 maximum salary limit for ORP and VDC in Tier 6 … are affected. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, providing dollar limitations on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1978-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedX.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Request Form . Ensure the appropriate Business Need box is checked and the required additional information is noted. Any Land Claims marked with priority indicate to the VMU that the claim is not currently in the Statewide Vendor File because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idFocus on Identity Theft
… with “https” (rather than “http”) and a lock icon near browser location field. Don’t click on links received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… $ 1,345,292 $ 12,745,492 $ 15,326,343 Payments to suppliers (2,725,349) (365,137) (3,090,486) (2,812,238) Payments to employees (3,360,055) (750,828) (4,110,883) (4,209,688) Internal activity - payments to other funds (1,296,768) (1,296,768) Claims paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Activities
… 104,925 989,832 22,464 Special Item - gain on sale of park land 2,653,488 ------ 2,653,488 ----- Transfers … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-activitiesOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… services rendered. On December 3, 2009, the Department of Health (Department) implemented the Medicare/ Medicaid … the Medicaid claims processing system (eMedNY) for payment of deductibles and coinsurance. Prior to the automated … owed; this often led to incorrect Medicaid payments of Medicare deductibles and coinsurance. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsSelected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… for the facility; a role that is not prohibited by any rule or regulation. However, the extent of any "value-added" … apparent; especially in cases where facility staff still did the work of obtaining prices, selecting vendors and … by management and ESDC officials. Key Recommendations How does the use of M/WBE firms as brokers for transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance … This audit covered the period from January 1, 2014 to February 4, 2019. About the Program DOF is responsible for … Summons Tracking and Accounts Receivable System (STARS) to accomplish these tasks. Key Findings Overall, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… in a single integrated system. CUNY Central Office is responsible for issuing various CUNY-wide policies in … by the PCI Security Standards Council. The PCI DSS is a set of technical and operational requirements designed … Office recognizes the importance of PCI DSS compliance and is committed to maintaining strong internal controls, it has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… of Budget (DOB) approved an increase to Hazard Pay for M/C employees effective July 2025 who currently receive … has increased the systematically calculated hourly rates for Time Entry Earnings Code HZ5 to $1.00/hour and Earnings … a Next of Kin Affidavit has been previously submitted for a deceased employee’s payroll check, OSC will accept a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designatedCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025-26. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … it was authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, its proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5Town of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management … 1, 2011 through March 29, 2013. Background The Town of of Henrietta is located in Monroe County. The Town is … Town of Henrietta Financial Management and Purchasing 2013M208 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… Town has not established written procedures that clearly define the process for issuing permits allowing property … standards. Develop written procedures that clearly define the process for tapping permits. Periodically conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Town of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition and … 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed … Town of Lyonsdale Financial Condition Board Oversight and Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryVillage of Westbury – Purchasing, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2013M-301)
… November 30, 2012. Background The Village of Westbury is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees comprising a … does not review claims for payment; instead, one Trustee is appointed as Commissioner of Claims. Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/24/village-westbury-purchasing-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2013m-301