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III.7 Data Quality – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… As a result, the data from transactions needs to be of high quality. To maintain accurate data, it is the responsibility of the agencies to periodically clean up transactions. For transactions that have not been cleaned up, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) will occasionally request SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii7-data-qualityFranziska Racker Centers, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are 3 to 5 years of age. Racker is reimbursed for these services through rates … included: $94,258 in personal service costs, consisting of $69,538 in payments with inadequate time records, $20,977 … $105,114 in other than personal service costs, consisting of $87,304 in less-than-arm’s-length lease transactions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/franziska-racker-centers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOperational Advisory No. 25
… Chapter III, Section 7 - Data Quality , the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has instructed SFS to execute … to the SFS scheduled activity. Please contact the Bureau of Analysis, Support, and Knowledge Transfer (ASK) with any general questions you have regarding the content of this advisory. ASK can be reached via email at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/25-data-quality-advisoryAccounts Payable Advisory No. 8
… problems: SFS will not automatically prevent the payment of duplicate invoices. Vendors may not accurately credit the … the payment. Vendors may not see an accurate accounting of invoices and payments on e-Supplier. Vendors are not able … Agencies may have difficulty identifying overpayment of a single invoice to a vendor. Effective immediately, OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/8-one-invoice-voucherTompkins County Public Library – Financial Management (2015M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s financial condition … The Library, which is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees, serves approximately 47,000 registered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/15/tompkins-county-public-library-financial-management-2015m-250Community Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
… and cash was not safeguarded. The Board-required audit of the Treasurer’s books was deficient. Key Recommendations … create fundraising reports, and require timely deposits of fundraising money. The Board should ensure an adequate audit of the Treasurer’s books is performed, in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/20/community-fire-and-rescue-inc-financial-activities-2019m-93Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… officials from counties, cities, towns and villages of this lost money, DiNapoli’s office has returned more than … funds accounts valued at $5,023,246 by matching the names of 1,600 local governments against the state’s unclaimed … from DiNapoli’s office sent letters to financial officers of local governments that appear in the unclaimed funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… required for energy purchases. Choose from a variety of pricing plans (fixed, capped, indexed, seasonal and … your utility currently offers. The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) may have contract prices negotiated … a more efficient energy system. You can use a portion of the savings generated to pay the contractor. A technical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-93
… regular paycheck or direct deposit advice dated January 14, 2004 Eligibility Criteria Full-time employees in … OSC's automatic processing will be completed on January 2, 2004. Listings Employees who will receive the $1200.00 … through the Time Entry page: Earnings Begin Date: 12/31/2003 Earnings End Date: 12/31/2003 Earnings Code: LOS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-93-suny-location-stipendGingerbread Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… served about 145 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students to Gingerbread based on … and properly documented. SED reimburses DoE for a portion of its payments to Gingerbread based on statutory rates. For … assertions intended to impugn the professional integrity of the auditors. Rather than making false accusations, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/gingerbread-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualThese Our Treasures, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. During our audit period, TOTS operated … and full-day Special Class programs. For the purposes of this report, these programs are collectively referred to … one location in the Bronx. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) refers students to TOTS based on clinical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/08/these-our-treasures-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… and retain more nurses,” DiNapoli said. “The number of full-time nurses at H+H now exceeds pre-pandemic levels, … million in CFY 2024. H+H still relies on a greater number of temporary staff to meet patient needs than it did … growing fast enough to meet workforce growth projections of 195,000 new positions a year. One factor impacting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitalsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-85
… Codes: 21P, ANN, BIW, CAL, CYF and CYP Effective Date Payment will be included in the employee's regular check for … to full-time, are eligible for a discretionary lump sum payment of $158.50. Non-Eligible Employees Employees who were … who previously received the discretionary lump sum payment (DLP) of $317 for the full 2002-2003 academic year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-85-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-paymentsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018
… districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. "After two years of tax growth being limited to less than one percent, … in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, including a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018Dayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are … Findings The Officers generally provide adequate oversight of Company financial activities. The Treasurer prepares …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialWallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… adequately supported, properly authorized, approved before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the … adequately supported, properly authorized, approved before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the … and supporting documentation before approving them for payment. Ensure the claims auditor report provided to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… but were not limited to, gift cards, clothing, drones and video games. $10,853 for one Board member’s Alaskan cruise vacation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Carroll – Town Clerk (Chautauqua County) Auditors could … and had officials worked with the New York State Office of General Services to use a state contract the district could have saved $2,805, or 21% of the district’s heating oil costs. Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1974
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by … January 13, 2022 (Institution). OSC Actions At the request of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), Local 1000, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1974-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1888
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by … January 14, 2021 (Institution). OSC Actions At the request of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), Local 1000, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1888-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increase