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Opinion 2006-1
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … Pursuant to Town Law §120, certification of the payroll or other claim for compensation of town officers and … a collective bargaining agreement, could constitute a gift or loan of town monies in contravention of article VIII, §1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1XI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… merger or consolidation of the contractor’s business. In these situations, where the original contract was subject … (OSC) approval, OSC must concur with the waiver. This in no way limits the State agency’s right to reject a … address changes or name changes, which are addressed in X.1 Guide to Vendor/Customer Management Overview , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsFranklin County – Procurement (2016M-366)
… July 31, 2016. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 51,600. … Findings The County did not procure professional services in accordance with the County’s purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/franklin-county-procurement-2016m-366Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2015M-357)
… Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is located in the Towns of Ballston, Charlton and Clifton Park in Saratoga County and the Town of Glenville in Schenectady County. The District, which operates five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-leave-accruals-andGeorge Junior Republic Union Free School District – Tuition Billing (2015M-325)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s tuition billing … tuition. Key Recommendations There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/george-junior-republic-union-free-school-district-tuition-billing-2015mArdsley Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-348)
… identifying the leave balances for employees entitled to a payout at retirement included employees who were not eligible for a payout based on the collective bargaining agreement. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/ardsley-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-348State Agencies Bulletin No. 1981
… is $18,233.00 . Affected Employees Tier 6 members of ERS Plan Type 87 are affected. Background In accordance with … year. The amount of the increase is based on the Consumer Price Index of the previous year. Effective Dates Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1981-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2022Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… As a member of a board of education (board), you’re responsible for ensuring the school budget is well managed and operations are cost effective. Auditing provides your board the best opportunity for improving fiscal management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesArrochar Meats, Inc.
… direction and oversight of DMNA. Arrochar Meats is a food catering business located in Staten Island, New York, that regularly provides food to the New York Army National Guard (National Guard). We … to fuel and 16 vouchers totaling $78,062 related to food DMNA purchased from Arrochar Meats during the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incVI.2.B Policies/Laws – VI. Budgets
… Full Segregations Effective October 1, 2015, all appropriations will be fully segregated. There are two … requires that parent and child budgets be aligned and all budgetary transactions originate at the child budget … will, as a general rule, fully segregate as available all new appropriations at the start of the fiscal year, at DOB’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2b-policieslawsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1818
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform New York State agencies of the possible delay in paycheck … does not apply to employees of the State University of New York (28***, excluding SUNY Construction Fund (28990), City University of New York (70***) or State Insurance Fund (00640, 00650) since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1818-possible-delay-direct-deposit-funds-and-paycheck-distribution-april-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… New York State on PAUSE Initiative, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Division of the Treasury … direct deposit record by Department ID. This query has a DEPT ID prompt and displays the following fields: Employee … check because they have no balance row. This query has a DEPT ID prompt and displays the following fields: Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Youth & Community Development (Department) effectively oversees its afterschool and summer employment programs operated by the Greater Ridgewood Youth … To determine whether the New York City Department of Youth Community Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/28/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contractsOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… Purpose Our audit determined whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, … 2013 through June 30, 2016. Background OASAS oversees one of the nation’s largest and most diverse programs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 235
… Purpose To revise the guidelines governing OSC's review and approval of retroactive salary transactions. Affected … this category that are subject to Civil Service review and approval will be approved by OSC if NYSTEP approval has been granted, regardless of the effective date. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/235-retroactive-salary-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, the board did not ensure the treasurer filed required annual financial reports for 2017 through 2019 and … not seek competition for professional services obtained from eight service providers. In addition, officials did not … They also did not adopt a multiyear financial and capital plan or detailed reserve plan. The board’s ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. The district lacked adequate procedures to … reimbursed. Claims were not submitted for 1,251 eligible services totaling $26,637. Had these services been claimed, … The claims auditor did not approve medical, vision, and dental insurance claims totaling $3.9 million. The board also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… access at some facilities run by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), according to an audit released today by … by July 1994, absent an extension of time. Any new construction or alteration of an existing station after … access at some facilities run by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey PANYNJ according to an audit released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… effectively monitors the cleanliness of New York City’s (NYC) streets and sidewalks. We also assessed the methodology … 27, 2019. About the Program DSNY’s mission is to keep NYC healthy, safe, and clean – by collecting, recycling, and … to several data sources that monitor the cleanliness of NYC’s streets and sidewalks. This includes NYC311 sanitation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… motor carriers that must comply with Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and enforces its … exempt – potentially improperly – and others not. Nor does the Department consistently document the basis for an … motor carriers to fabricate or manipulate documents to come into compliance – or give the appearance of compliance – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law