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Opinion 90-37
… v Board of Education of the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District , 125 AD2d 534, 509 NYS2d 612; 1986 Opns St Comp No. … private sale. Although these cases involved the duties of school boards relative to the sale of unneeded school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37Short Term Interest Pool (STIP) Increase
… Signed into law on November 20, 2015 as Chapter 455 of the Laws of 2015 – A.7509 (Farrell) / S.5299 (DeFrancisco) – Allows … the Comptroller is permitted to hold in indebtedness of certain agencies, corporations and bank or trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/short-term-interest-pool-stip-increaseAnnual Audit
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether claims were … prior to payment. Key Findings We identified $1,224,077 of inappropriate claims. We also identified two high-dollar … duplicate payments totaling $344,000. … The objective of our examination was to determine whether claims were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/02/annual-auditOpinion 2006-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Procedural Requirements (procedures … 12 district, the proposed maximum amount of the water improvement to be constructed for the district must be stated … Under article 12-A, the proposed maximum amount of the improvement must be set forth in the notice of hearing (Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Opinion 2007-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Board of Elections (liability for expenses of); (authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 2102
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information for … Employees. Affected Employees Seasonal hourly employees of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2102-april-2020-and-april-2021-pef-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonalOpinion 94-4
… of execution of officer's statement) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (requiring original signatures on vouchers) TOWN COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (requiring original signatures on vouchers) TOWN … comptroller, is presented to the board or the comptroller and is audited and allowed. Section 118(1) further provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 2183
… Administration paychecks beginning January 3, 2024, and Institution paychecks beginning January 11, 2024. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2183-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2024-employeesDebt – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that … grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2022-23, the State reported the following debt levels: $1.8 billion of constitutionally authorized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/debtAllocation and Budgetary Controls Over Unrestricted Funds
… if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York had: a fair and equitable methodology for charging (assessing) SUNY campuses for the costs of central office operations and statewide initiatives; … and sufficient budgetary controls over allocations of unrestricted funds. Background The Research Foundation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/allocation-and-budgetary-controls-over-unrestricted-fundsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employee with travel expenditures totaling $212,573 for audit. Key Finding Most of the $212,573 travel expenses we examined for the one traveler were appropriate. However, College … supporting documentation is received and maintained for travel expenses. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… anticipated inspection, would likely become a clear and present danger. A Safety Flag is defined as a condition presenting a clear and present danger to vehicle or pedestrian traffic, but there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include lodging, meals, car rentals, … travel expenses from April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2011. Of that amount, about $3,482,478 (20 percent) was for charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … in the State, as well as other outliers. As a result, 23 Department of Corrections and Community Supervision employees were selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-1Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Mary's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Mary’s. Background … primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-marys-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31-2011XIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… In October 2015, the balances in the system were converted to the new Statewide Financial System (SFS) Asset Management … (SFS AM), and the system was retired. The SFS AM continues to be maintained by OGS. This section describes policies that are applied to the extent practical in our ACFR presentation for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2032
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable … Affected Employees Employees who are Tier 6 members of TRS Plan Type 86 are affected. Background The OT limit for … year 2012-2013 at $15,000. In accordance with Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2018, the OT cap increases annually based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2032-school-year-2022-2023-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitSeneca Falls Central School District – Procurement (2021M-201)
… to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District resources. Key Findings District officials did … to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District resources. 21 of 40 purchases (53 percent) we reviewed that were subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/seneca-falls-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-201