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State Agencies Bulletin No. 235
… Purpose To revise the guidelines governing OSC's review and approval of retroactive … Additionally, OSC recognizes that the current guidelines governing retroactive salary transactions do not … such transactions. Accordingly, OSC has revised the guidelines to increase flexibility and improve processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/235-retroactive-salary-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesVI.2.B Policies/Laws – VI. Budgets
… will, as a general rule, fully segregate as available all new appropriations at the start of the fiscal year, at DOB’s discretion, they may selectively limit a portion of the … Needy Families, and the Environmental Protection Fund. New York State Constitution - Article 7 §7 - provides that no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2b-policieslawsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… for 50% each, the employee will receive $75.00 in each account and a paper check for $0.01. With a Balance Row: If … this employee’s direct deposit is set up in PayServ as one account for 50% and one balance account, the employee will receive a deposit of $75.00 in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1818
… Updated April 2, 2020: With the complete passage of the 2020-21 state budget expected today (4/2/2020), state … released by the State Comptroller. Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform New York State agencies of the possible delay in paycheck distribution and release of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1818-possible-delay-direct-deposit-funds-and-paycheck-distribution-april-1Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… dependent (related or not) In addition, you must use good judgment by not appointing other relatives, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesArrochar Meats, Inc.
… and (iii) was unable to support how it determined the price paid to Arrochar Meats for the fuel was reasonable. … $3.71 per gallon, and 5,000 gallons of fuel from People’s Oil at an average of $3.87 per gallon. Arrochar Meats then … the fuel to DMNA for $4.99 per gallon and had People’s Oil or Burke Heat deliver the fuel directly to DMNA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New York City youth and families. To achieve these goals, … cultural experiences, and sports/recreation activities when school is not in session. According to Department … by creating policies and procedures requiring providers to document their afterschool selection and enrollment …
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
… is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) to ensure reimbursed claims are … PHNY was one of six affiliates operated by the Phoenix House Foundation (Foundation), a nationally recognized and … for OASAS-Funded Providers (Guidelines), Phoenix House Personnel Policies and Procedures (Policies), and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkSouthside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… indirect from direct costs, and how indirect costs are allocated by NHA to the School. For example, $2.9 million in indirect costs have been allocated to the School by NHA but the Board has not received support for how the costs are allocated. As a result, this limits the Board’s ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Essex County – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-177)
… for the preparation and processing of payroll and leave time accruals has resulted in a lack of segregation of … employees were both over and underpaid and that employees’ leave accrual records were not properly maintained. County … repaid. Establish a comprehensive payroll processing and leave time accrual policy. Segregate payroll processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/15/essex-county-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-177Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight provided by the … 1, 2011 through March 14, 2013. Background The Village of Monticello is located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan … Village of Monticello Board Oversight 2013M226 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… the financial condition of the City’s general, water and sewer funds for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, … $2.9 million for the water fund, and $3.7 million for the sewer fund. Key Findings Since our last audit of the City’s … Also, while the financial condition of the water and sewer funds has improved during our audit period, the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201State Agencies Bulletin No. 1912
… lapsing on 06/30/2021 and will no longer be available for payroll charges. Effective Dates This will be effective … Administration check dated 07/07/2021 to ensure that the Payroll files can be successfully processed in SFS . … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll System Questions mailbox. Questions related to SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1912-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsTown of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… to the Library as settlement for the balance of the 2011 real property taxes, capital fund balance and the unexpended … organization (NFP) to purchase land for open space. However, the Town solicited donations totaling … of $50,000 to the NPF toward the NPF’s purchase of open space was done without a contract. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Town of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… 28, 2013. Background The Town of Ellenburg is located in Clinton County and has approximately 1,700 residents. The … adequately designed and operating effectively. We found a cash shortage of $1,814 in one of the Justice’s accounts … The Clerk did not establish adequate controls over her financial activities and the Board did not establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… Purpose To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program (Program) grant … The Program, which is administered by the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (Corporation), was established … Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York State Affordable Housing Corporation: Homebuyer Selection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Property Tax Freeze Credit
… objective of our examination was to determine whether the Property Tax Freeze Credit (PTF Credit) payments approved by … qualified New York State homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences. To receive the PTF Credit in 2014, homeowners must receive the STAR property tax exemption (i.e., the property must be the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditJohn A. Coleman School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to the State Education Department's Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual). The audit covered the three fiscal years ended June … not in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Manual. The disallowances included $512,783 in personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/05/john-coleman-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDisposal of Electronic Devices
… contain any retrievable information. OGS' Surplus Unit does not accept any responsibility for clearing the data from … term papers. One of the seven hard drives was taken from a laptop computer, which should have required more stringent … the equipment for surplus. Ensure that all data on laptop computers is encrypted. Other Related Audits/Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devices