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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 20

… Claims , Business Units may now use the Attachment Feature in SFS’ Accounts Payable module to facilitate OSC’s … from Business Units to support payments processed in the SFS. OSC may contact Business Unit personnel to either … documentation be sent to OSC or conduct an on-site review. In either case, supporting documentation must be readily …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/20-document-attachments-sfs

Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-006

… 9.1 to version 9.2. This will include and affect agencies in various ways. The three major areas of agency … Project Go Live. Effective Dates All timelines contained in this bulletin are effective immediately; dates related to … and Testing Agencies must dedicate time to participate in training and testing December 7 - December 18, 2020. Job …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-006-payroll-improvement-project-agency-timeline

East Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (2017M-275)

… conducted an effective audit of claims prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background … not obtain the required number of quotations or proposals for five purchases totaling $27,129. Key Recommendations … procurement and purchasing policy before approving claims for payment. … East Meadow Public Library Claims Auditing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/09/east-meadow-public-library-claims-auditing-2017m-275

Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (2016M-19)

… The Valley Stream Central High School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District provides educational services to students in grades 7-12 of the following Union Free School Districts …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/valley-stream-central-high-school-district-payroll-2016m-19

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1885

… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings (OT) limit for Tier 6 Employee Retirement System (ERS) members for calendar year 2021 is $17,301.00. Affected Employees … update PayServ to reflect the pensionable OT earning limit for 2021 of $17,301.00 for Tier 6 ERS members. Questions …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1885-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2021-employees

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… the following school district audits have been issued. Health Sciences Charter School – Student Enrollment and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-577

… status: For all rate increases, request a Pay Change with the Action/Reason of Pay Rt Chg/CRT (Pay Rate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-577-cuny-rate-increase-maintenance-worker

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits

… timely. The board also did not conduct an annual audit of the secretary-treasurer’s financial records. In addition, … the training between 185 and 1,138 days late. City of Long Beach – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (Nassau County) Of the 500 applicable physical accessibility components …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits-0

Health Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)

… Background The Health Sciences Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and is governed by a Board of … procedure documentation and inconsistencies were found in the purchasing practices/competitive bid process outlined in the School’s charter agreement and the procurement policy. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211

Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will permanently increase each year. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) — subject to pension caps and limitations — is 50 percent of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/cost-living-adjustment

Newfane Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-307)

… Background The Newfane Central School District is located in the Towns of Newfane, Lockport, Cambria and Wilson in Niagara County. The District, which operates four schools … annually appropriated.an average of $2.8 million more in fund balance than was actually needed to fund operations. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/newfane-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-307

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-604

… Purpose To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for the 2018 CUNY Charitable Campaign Deduction Code 897 . … All employees Effective Date(s) Payroll deductions for the 2018 CUNY Charitable Campaign will begin in paychecks …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-604-2018-cuny-charitable-campaign

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-590

… To provide agency instructions for processing the 2017 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payments for Summer Research. Affected Employees CUNY instructional staff who meet the eligibility criteria …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-590-2017-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundation

Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process

… that a careful review of claims will occur before public funds are disbursed. As the old saying goes, "the buck stops … may need assistance. The addresses and telephone numbers for each of our regional offices is located at the end of this publication. Please contact the regional office for your locality with any questions you may have. Legal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusion

XII.5.E Processing Vouchers Against a Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures

… should, where practicable, use purchase orders to make all purchases. The purchase order authorizes the vendor to … a Business Unit receives a paper invoice from a vendor for goods or services provided based on a purchase order, the … in the Invoice Lines and Distribution Lines sections. For example, Business Units can: Copy purchasing information …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii5e-processing-vouchers-against-purchase-order

DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools

… be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … or delayed, DiNapoli called on the federal government to provide aid to local governments before drastic service … Revenue Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schools

Stillwater Central School District – Payroll (2017M-104)

… The Stillwater Central School District is located in the counties of Saratoga, Rensselaer and Washington. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/stillwater-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-104

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-314

… The new overtime rate is effective 09/16/2021. Agencies should begin using the new Time Entry Overtime Earnings Codes … 2.5 RA2 SOY ST5 Standby OT Adjust-PEF 2.5 RP5 SOP Agencies should continue using either Earnings Code OTO – OT Override …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-314-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates