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Vendor File Advisory No. 3
… Subject and Policy: Agencies should collect and record the email address and phone number for a vendor’s Primary Contact … agencies should collect and record a Primary Contact’s email address and phone number. SFS recently updated the … not required for a primary contact that does not have an email address and/or phone number. Including a phone number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/3-obtaining-vendors-primary-contact-email-addressOpinion 96-13
… and the State Employees' Retirement System. June 21, 1996 Vincent J. Messina, Jr., Esq., Town Attorney Town of Islip …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … sign time cards showing their approval, and pre-approval for overtime was not required. In addition, the town does not … the town made purchases from the board member’s business for more than $3,000. Town of Caton – Supervisor’s Records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… AI systems as well as lack of staff training also create opportunities for inadvertent noncompliance and contribute to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksPartial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… portion of their retirement benefit as a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) payment at retirement, in exchange for a permanently … of their monthly benefit. Read about eligibility and how a PLS is calculated on our Partial Lump Sum Payment page . A member with a DRO can choose a PLS option. If the DRO addresses the PLS, NYSLRS will review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementWayne Central School District – Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal (2014M-152)
… in our prior audit report, dated March 2013, and whether the District established policies and procedures to ensure that District property was purchased and disposed of in a legitimate and cost-effective manner for … Wayne Central School District Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal 2014M152 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/wayne-central-school-district-financial-management-and-property-purchaseCohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Library’s operations for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Background The Cohoes Public Library is a municipal public library located in the City of Cohoes in Albany County. The … Cohoes Public Library Governance and Operations 2015M259 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Thurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)
… The Company is operated in accordance with its bylaws which stipulate that a Board composed of seven elected … books and records in January 2015 or 2016. The credit card policy lacks a requirement for receipts and … and responsibility and the procurement policy does not include thresholds or information required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429Steuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. Background The County covers 1,390 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board generally does not provide adequate oversight of Department financial … not supported by appropriate documentation. The Treasurer does not provide adequate monthly reports. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)
… fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt totaling $45 million to liquidate … Findings Revenue estimates for sales tax, City income tax surcharge, metered water and sewer rents may not be … overtime may not be adequate. The City continues to rely on fund balance for recurring expenditures. The City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13City of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… of Ogdensburg is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 11,128. The City’s budgeted appropriations … Mayor and six Councilors. Key Findings City officials did not ensure that internal controls over payroll processing … expenditure totals into the central accounting records, but does not review the individual employee names and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… complies with the school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. The audit covered the period July 1, … with the school safety planning requirements outlined in the Law and State and City Regulations. For example, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… supported with IDEA funds. Allowable IDEA expenses include school aide or paraprofessional services, school psychologists, other related services as required by a … Number of Schools IDEA Funding Bronx 1,345 312 $19,681,298 Brooklyn 2,914 432 $42,633,142 Manhattan 1,165 244 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… had almost complete control of the cash receipt function, without adequate oversight. In addition, receipts were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… the District’s financial condition and nonresident tuition for foster students for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. … The District did not bill and collect about $237,000 in reimbursement for students. Key Recommendations Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterTown of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… 1, 2011, to August 28, 2012. Background The Town of Olive is located in Ulster County and has a population of … Town of Olive Claims Processing and Information Technology 2012M223 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223Smithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Smithfield in Madison County. The District, which is governed by an … the exception of those that are allowed by law to be paid in advance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … County of Rockland Budget Review B61619 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19Generic PINs
… Contract Guidelines (Guidelines), the State Vehicle Use Policy (State Use Policy), and DEC’s Policies and Procedures (DEC Policies). … cards does not comply with the Guidelines, the State Use Policy, or DEC Policies, and DEC does not have sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pins