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Purchasing and Procurement Practices
… three major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Section 208 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesWhitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… District (District) employees were properly supported and accurately calculated in accordance with Board-approved … to seven of 10 employees tested were generally supported and accurately calculated. However, we question payments to … not supported by their individual employment contracts and were based on a Board resolution adopted over 20 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146West Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… services were accurately paid and purchased in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and statute. Determine … the improper charges. District officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated that they plan to initiate … services were accurately paid and purchased in accordance with the Districts procurement policy and statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mRipley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and District officials … did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. The Board and District officials: Overestimated … fund balance policy. District officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they have initiated or will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Wyoming Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-152)
… used a competitive method to procure professional services and entered into written agreements with service providers. … or extenuating circumstances are approved by the Board and documented in the minutes. Enter into written agreements establishing the services to be provided and the basis for compensation. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/12/wyoming-central-school-district-professional-services-2020m-152Middletown No. 1 Fire District – Annual Financial Reports (2020M-160)
… Treasurer filed the required annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Key Finding … The Treasurer did not file annual financial reports with OSC for fiscal years 2015-2019 in compliance with General Municipal Law. Key Recommendation The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/middletown-no-1-fire-district-annual-financial-reports-2020m-160School District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… Ten did not post a comprehensive final annual budget. Eleven did not prepare and post a multiyear financial plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… by about $327 million compared to last year. Although the first quarter of 2020 was relatively strong, March sales tax collections had already begun to show the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown–a decrease of 3.7 percent statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownState Agencies Bulletin No. 1772
… with NYSPO access can opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement. Affected Employees Employees … Online (NYSPO) who choose to opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement are affected. Background In accordance … Forms W-2 and W-3, employers may electronically furnish Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statements to employees, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1772-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2019-form-w-2Collateral Loan/Pawn Brokers
… Fee: $5.00 Collateral Loan Broker’s Registration Statement Unclaimed Property Forms Industry Specific Handbook - Pawn Brokers … location. Supplemental Registration Fee: $2.50 Reporting Unclaimed Property and Sales Pawn brokers, or collateral loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/collateral-loanpawn-brokersAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at CUNY Medgar Evers College
… complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education's Rules and Regulations when certifying students … Brooklyn, is a senior college within the City University of New York, and offers a variety of baccalaureate, associate, and certificate programs. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-cuny-medgar-evers-collegeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeEast Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)
… Free School District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements. Key Findings District officials did not always procure goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56Milford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
… officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and District officials … did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. As of June 30, 2021, surplus fund balance … Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/milford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-94CUNY Bulletin No. CU-794
… is needed for COVID-19 related overtime such as Covid-19 OT Override (Earnings Code CVO), Earnings Code ARC (Adjust Retro Raise for C19 OT) must be used to process the adjustment. When an … employee’s taxable gross and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. The adjustments (Earnings Codes AJR, ARC, and ARO) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-794-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-plumbers-and-thermostatPlacement Agent Ban
Codifies the current OSC policy which bans the use of placement agents paid intermediaries and registered lobbyists in obtaining investments with the CRF
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/placement-agent-banCUNY Bulletin No. CU-819
… in Institution Pay Period 26C, paychecks dated 04/03/2025. Eligibility Criteria: CUNY employees in the titles of … in the memoranda from Carmelo Batista, Jr. dated 01/15/2025. Agency Actions: Reporting the Rate Increases To … report will be submitted to SSA after the close of the 2025 tax year. It is important that agencies ensure the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-819-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-steamfitter-andCUNY Bulletin No. CU-808
… the following: For all rate increases, request a Pay Change using the Action/Reason code of PAY/CRT (Pay Rate Change/Change Rate) on the Job Action Requests page, using … of earnings codes exceeds 13. Agencies should utilize Locked Query LQ_PCD_PAYCHECK_EARNINGS_BY_ID to identify a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-808-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-carpenter-and-supervisorState Agencies Bulletin No. 1168
… Purpose To provide users of PS Query and PayServ with information to assist in using the … Tools software Affected Employees All users of PayServ and PS Query Effective Date(s) July 2, 2012 Background On July 2, … the look of the system. OSC Actions OSC will upgrade the PS Query Database on Friday 6/29/12. PS Query will not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1168-peoplesoft-people-tools-upgrade-payservCUNY Bulletin No. CU-681
… appropriate general salary increases will be applied to all Annual and Hourly IBT employees in Bargaining Units SB, … AC230 Prior to Pay Period 6C CUNY should review all overpayments (Q06 – Q20) to determine if overpayments … must calculate and submit retroactive adjustments for all miscellaneous earnings (not listed above) that will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-681-2016-2020-city-university-new-york-cuny-international