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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… York's heavy debt load. He achieved a great many things in his career and served the people of New York with great … to doing my best to live up to his example as I serve in the office he cared so deeply about and worked so hard to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… regarding expedite requests. In certain limited cases, an agency may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard process allows. In these limited situations, the agency must be able to demonstrate to BSE that expediting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsFlanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… to determine whether disbursements were properly processed for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … approximately 4,400 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 are $684,200. Key Finding The Board is not provided … therefore, cannot be assured that it reviews and approves all claims prior to payment. Key Recommendation Compare all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… July 31, 2017. Background The Town of Frankfort is located in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately 7,600. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192One-Year FAE – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… FAE. Your pension benefit will be calculated based on a one-year FAE unless the three-year calculation provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/one-year-faeLake George Central School District - Purchasing (2018M-167)
… disclosed that District officials lacked adequate evidence to show they sought competition for 28 purchases (47 percent) totaling about $152,000. The Board did not develop and implement procedures to seek competition for purchasing goods and services that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/lake-george-central-school-district-purchasing-2018m-167Onondaga County Probation Department - Financial Operations (2018M-147)
… Recommendations Review and update policies and procedures for the enforcement of County fees and ensure staff properly … adequate cash collection and disbursement procedures for restitution and County fees. Establish procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/16/onondaga-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2018m-147Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… sought competition for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Noteworthy Achievements The District … Municipal Law and has established adequate procedures to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. We reviewed the District's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
Berlin Central School District Vehicle Fuel Inventory 2018M02
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02Central Valley School District - Separation Payments (2018M-153)
… employees’ separation payments. Key Findings We reviewed all 37 separation payments totaling $516,017 made to eligible … employees during the audit period and found that, except for minor discrepancies, the payments were accurately paid in … review of separation payment calculations was performed for all payments processed in the payroll system during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Town may realize cost savings by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key … State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods and services not subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-169
… Questions regarding this Bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-169-new-deduction-code-542-amalgamated-lifeCUNY Bulletin No. CU-356
… Congress are eligible to participate in the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) administered by the New York State … established four (4) new deduction codes to process these health insurance transactions. The narrative description and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-356-certain-cuny-employees-eligible-new-york-state-healthOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… Interlock Device (IID) connects to the vehicle’s ignition system, and the vehicle operator must blow into the device … 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016, the courts ordered the installation of 1,084 IIDs for offenders under Probation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… of a disaster or mishap that disables normal processing. We found that ITS did not have established policies and … procedures for backup of key Division systems. Also, ITS does not have an active regional backup site, and Division … for total data loss in the event of a regional disaster. We also found ITS did not comply with certain State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followYouth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … in our original report, Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (2009-S-20). Background Our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/youth-facility-chargeback-rates-localities-followNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… Institute (Institute), established in 1895, is one of two clinical research facilities administered by the Office of Mental Health (OMH). The Institute conducts clinical trials and research studies relating to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followPolice Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether law enforcement agencies have established appropriate controls … January 1, 2012 through December 5, 2013. Background Law enforcement agencies receive or seize multiple forms of … confidence and trust. Key Findings All 10 of the law enforcement agencies we audited had policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Village of New York Mills – Justice Court (S9-14-4)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, … governs the Village and is responsible for overseeing the Court’s general management and financial operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-new-york-mills-justice-court-s9-14-4School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2013-MR-1)
… $20.6 million. Key Findings Seven of the nine EPCs will achieve projected net savings but only six of the seven will … and assets used in the projects. Three EPCs did not achieve the guaranteed cost savings; the districts did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2013-mr-1