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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1561
… Paychecks for fiscal year 2017-18 Background In accordance with Chapter 18 of the Laws of 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1561-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-fiscal-year-2017-18Town of Yorkshire – Financial Management (2021M-109)
… revenues. As a result, unrestricted fund balance in the four major operating funds increased by $811,100 (67 percent) in the past four years to more than $2 million as of December … take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-yorkshire-financial-management-2021m-109Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… that its customers – those who live, work, and travel in New York State – have a safe, efficient, balanced, and … and are responsible for overall management of vehicles in their region, including repairs and procurement of parts … contract (Contract), negotiated and entered into on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… As a result, we examined the travel costs of one Office employee whose expenses exceeded $100,000. In total, we … examined $121,697 in travel costs associated with this one employee. Key Findings Most of the expenses we examined were … the Office did not maintain sufficient records of the employee’s fleet vehicle usage to ensure the vehicle was used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… Division’s Industry Inspection Unit (Unit) is responsible for inspecting rides at amusement parks, fairs, and other … set up at transient fairs) ride that is power-operated and for which an admission fee is charged, as well as any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyService Credit Purchase Payments – Legacy Reporting
… the required contributions, plus interest (if applicable), by means of: A single lump sum payment; or Transferring funds through a … out for as long as 36 months. Members may elect to make supplemental lump sum payments in addition to payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/service-credit-purchase-paymentsXII.5.I Prompt Payment Interest – XII. Expenditures
… prompt payment interest. Prompt Payment State Finance Law (SFL) §179-f requires the State to pay vendors within 30 days … for goods or services provided (e.g., water, sewer). SFL §179-p states the following payment types or entities are … Social Services Law, Section 367-b Small Business Vendors SFL §179-f includes requirements for qualified Small Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5i-prompt-payment-interestState Agencies Bulletin No. 1699
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 Employee Retirement System (ERS) and Tier 5 Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS) members for calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1699-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2019-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1313
… after March 31, 2012. Effective with the first checks in April 2014, the legislation requires the employee … biweekly rate by 26. Part time percentages are excluded in the calculation of annual salary for the purpose of … choose the correct benefit plan when enrolling employees in the TIAA/CREF Retirement Plan. Accurate enrollment into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1313-tier-6-tiaa-retirement-contribution-rate-changesDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… bathrooms at the 172-unit Auburn Family Residence (Brooklyn) were supposed to finish in Dec. 2018, but that was … replacement project at the Park Slope Women’s Shelter (Brooklyn) was put on DHS’ capital plan in March 2015 but work … to the stairway, heating system, and roof at the Willow Ave. Men’s Shelter (Bronx) was added to the capital plan in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixOpinion 92-4
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (supervised physical fitness training for … realizing sufficient benefits to justify the expenditure and the cost is reasonable in relation to the benefits … The training would take place at a local health and fitness center. If the fire district may expend its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses
… Objective To determine if the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) has established … and transportation services, the audit covered the period from April 2016 through June 2021 for contractor data; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-transportation-services-and-expensesLiberty Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-73)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Liberty Central School District (District) Board of … officials adequately safeguarded computerized data from unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings The … services. Ensure the IT contingency plan was kept up to date. As a result, in the event of a cyberattack or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/liberty-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-73Opinion 99-11
… district to retiring teachers as a token of appreciation for long-time service to the school district, so long as the … frame is of nominal value. You ask whether it is proper for a school district to pay for the framing of a cancelled bond issued by the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-11State Agencies Bulletin No. 1308
… Purpose To inform agencies of action required to ensure that payroll earnings charges are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1308-updates-account-codes-and-related-payserv-position-pools-sfs-statewideMultiyear Capital Planning
This session will discuss how to develop a capital plan, including the process of identifying capital needs and inventorying, and establishing criteria to prioritize projects.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/multiyear-capital-planning-040523.pdfEmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits
To determine whether EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. overpaid dental claims for members covered by two subscriber plans under the New York State Dental Insurance Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s27.pdfTown of Poestenkill - Credit Card Purchases (202M-34)
Determine whether the Town of Poestenkill (Town) Town Board (Board) ensured credit card purchases were adequately supported, for legitimate purposes and approved before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/poestenkill-town-2024-34.pdfEmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits (2022-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. overpaid dental claims for members covered by two subscriber plans under the New York State Dental Insurance Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s27-response.pdf