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Opinion 2002-5
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … of rights in land for open space preservation, no referendum is required upon establishment of the reserve … a period of more than one fiscal year (1998 Opns St Comp No. 98-7, p 17). General Municipal Law §6-c authorizes a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5Short Term Interest Pool (STIP) Increase
… to hold in indebtedness of certain agencies, corporations and bank or trust companies. Memo Bill Text Status … to hold in indebtedness of certain agencies corporations and bank or trust companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/short-term-interest-pool-stip-increaseAnnual Audit
… was to determine whether claims were appropriate and complied with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law and mandated fee schedules. Background The Board processed … Fund for Disability Benefits, the Second Injury Fund and the Fund for Reopened Cases. Board staff enter claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/02/annual-auditOpinion 94-4
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … that, with certain exceptions not applicable here, no claim against a town may be paid unless an itemized … stamp (12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 191). Since there is no requirement in section 118(1) for an original signature, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Allocation and Budgetary Controls Over Unrestricted Funds
… Purpose To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York had: a fair and equitable methodology for charging (assessing) SUNY campuses for the costs of central office operations and statewide … To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York had a fair and equitable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/allocation-and-budgetary-controls-over-unrestricted-fundsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … we audited travel expenses of high-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… focused their audit efforts on the highest-cost travelers in the State, each of whom incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during the three-year period ended March … Revenue Service "tax home" rules may apply and may result in taxable income. In addition, Judicial Travel Rules were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. These employees incurred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the … initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected government employees was appropriate, we audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-1Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Mary's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. … in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals, including St. Mary’s. Empire’s payments to St. … costs to acquire them. Key Findings We reviewed one claim payment to St. Mary’s for special items and determined Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-marys-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31-2011XIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… reporting elements and new requirements are described in detail in the following sections. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationSeneca Falls Central School District – Procurement (2021M-201)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District … did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District … we reviewed that were subject to competitive bidding and quote thresholds lacked competition or documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/seneca-falls-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-201Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Arden Hill Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Purpose To determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to Arden Hill Hospital (Arden Hill) for special items were … To determine if BlueCross BlueShields Empires payments to Arden Hill Hospital Arden Hill for special items were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-arden-hill-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31Mitchell-Lama Vacancies
… also required to submit quarterly Apartment Turnover and Vacancy Reports (vacancy reports) to HPD, showing apartments … for over a year and eight apartments vacant for more than 3 years. We estimate that protracted delays in filling … three-bedroom apartments in the Bronx, each with a monthly rent of less than $2,000. At one development – Lindsay Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/13/mitchell-lama-vacanciesPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) and property tax freeze, property tax relief, and school tax relief (i.e., STAR) … data files containing credits. In accordance with Real Property Tax Law, ensure eligibility determinations are made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/12/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… period July 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … for team travel expenses associated with in-state and out-of-state sporting events, including transportation, meals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesCollege at Brockport – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … for team travel expenses associated with in-state and out-of-state sporting events, including transportation, meals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-brockport-selected-employee-travel-expensesDalton-Nunda Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-92)
Determine whether the DaltonNunda Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials adopted realistic budgets and effectively managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/dalton-nunda-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-92College at Cortland – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the … initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected government employees was appropriate, we audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/college-cortland-selected-employee-travel-expenses