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Use of State Appropriations
… Purpose To determine whether the New York Wine and Grape Foundation (Foundation) has spent State funding in compliance with relevant statutory and contractual requirements, including the need to leverage the appropriations with funds from other … To determine whether the New York Wine and Grape Foundation has spent State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsTown of Fishkill – Information Technology (2020M-153)
… Technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Town officials did not adequately secure and protect the Town’s IT systems against unauthorized use, … Information Technology IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use access and loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/30/town-fishkill-information-technology-2020m-153Participation in the Program – Contribution Stabilization Program
… 2023 allows employers who have participated in the CSP to withdraw from the program provided that the employer meets … plus interest; and Submit a Termination Request form. To withdraw from the program, an authorized person from your … following the fiscal year of approval. For example, if you withdraw in fiscal year 2024 (April 1, 2023 – March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/participation-programTown of Harrison - Budgeting Practices (2018M-142)
… (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets using results from prior years to project revenues. Maintain unassigned fund balance within a reasonable amount. Develop a plan to use excess fund balance to benefit taxpayers. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-harrison-budgeting-practices-2018m-142Accounts Payable Advisory No. 62
… at a dollar amount within the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical … POs, including selecting the unit of measure that is in accordance with the contract or most closely associated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/62-purchase-ordersCorporate Governance
… unequal voting rights. For Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report and Targets on Child Safety Impacts Reporting with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governanceCopenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
… Objective Determine whether Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Department) officials ensured that financial activity was … supported, and that money was safeguarded. Key Findings Department officials did not ensure that financial activity … Determine whether Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department Inc Department officials ensured that financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/12/22/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesX.1 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… to register vendors and customers with New York State. VENDOR The Statewide Vendor File is a centralized repository designed to … a New York State assigned ten-digit vendor identification number instead of their Federal Tax Identification Number. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x1-overviewState Police Bulletin No. SP-74
… 308, Equitable Life Insurance Program, is no longer valid for new deductions. Affected Employees Employees who wish to start a new deduction for Deduction Code 308, Equitable Life Insurance Program … vendor. Agency Actions Do not enter any NEW deductions for Code 308. Note: The only valid entries for this code are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-74-deduction-code-308-equitable-life-insurance-programPerformance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State - 2021 Annual Report
This report summarizes data for fiscal year 2019, the most recent data reported by IDAs through the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS). The report also contains a brief discussion of local development corporations (LDCs), a related type of local authority.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ida-performance-2021-annual-report.pdfDiscontinuing Required Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… Tier 3 and 4 Members: The 3 percent salary contributions for Tier 3 and 4 members stopped when they reached ten years of membership or ten years of service credit, whichever … their cessation dates.) Tier 5 and 6 Members: Employers do not take contributions from earnings that are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/discontinuing-required-contributionsTown of Vestal – Former Police Chief’s Separation Agreement (2023M-58)
… a severance payment within a separation agreement, which in turn helps promote transparency. Town officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/11/22/town-vestal-former-police-chiefs-separation-agreement-2023m-58City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13An Economic Snapshot of Flushing, Queens - September 2011
The neighborhood of Flushing, located in northcentral Queens, has a rich history steeped in religious tolerance and cultural diversity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2012.pdfMedicaid Program: Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers (2021-S-6)
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations violated federal and State regulations by making payments to unenrolled providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21s6.pdfVillage of Mexico – Financial Management (2023M-170)
Determine whether the Village of Mexico (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) adopted realistic budgets and managed fund balance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/mexico-village-2023-170.pdfJefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2022M-128)
Determine whether Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida-board-of-cooperative-educational-services-2022-128.pdfHamilton Fulton Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Investment Program (2023M-116)
Determine whether Hamilton Fulton Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/hamilton-fulton-montgomery-boces-2023-116.pdfVillage of Hunter – Financial Operations (2023M-164)
Determine whether the Village of Hunter (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) and Clerk-Treasurer properly managed Village financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/hunter-village-2023-164.pdfCyberattacks on New York’s Critical Infrastructure
Cyberattacks are a serious threat to America’s critical infrastructure and have the potential to severely impact our day-to-day lives.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/cyberattacks-on-new-yorks-critical-infrastructure.pdf