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Opinion 88-23
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … corporation, would have a conflict of interest if the village does business with the corporation. You advise that the … construction corporation would have a conflict of interest if the village does business with the corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23How to Conduct a Vendor Responsibility Review
… or only the vendor selected for the contract. Be sure to take into account the time needed to conduct such a review. In the solicitation document, you … Responsibility Review Process Documentation Requirements How to Make a Responsibility Determination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-conduct-vendor-responsibility-reviewSUNY Bulletin No. SU-355
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … the campus president are affected. Background: Chapter 190 of the Laws of 2023 provides for a salary increase of three percent … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-355-2024-salary-increase-state-university-new-york-sunyProblem Gambling Treatment Program
… Key Findings OASAS has not conducted a comprehensive needs assessment or social impact study to identify the number or location of … Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment and social impact study for problem gambling. Continue efforts to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (subsequently renamed the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, or OPWDD). Jonathan’s parents … the written request, whichever is later. OPWDD operates 13 Developmental Disabilities State Operations Offices in six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followKent Fire District No. 1 - Financial Operations (2019M-37)
Determine whether the Board effectively managed the Districts financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/07/03/kent-fire-district-no-1-financial-operations-2019m-37Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… To determine whether project owners are receiving Rural Rental Assistance Program (RRAP) payments only for eligible … the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) is engaging in adequate outreach activities to make sure the program is … States Department of Agriculture (USDA). RRAP provides rental subsidies for low-income elderly and family tenants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programWestfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… reserves. Key Findings Unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by more than $650,000 (4 percentage points) as of June 30, 2017. The Board appropriated fund balance not … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… improve oversight of town court finances. Their response is included in the final audit. For a copy of the report … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsTown of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… Department’s (SED’s) maximum allowable rate during four of the past five school years. As a result, the District overcharged seven school districts by a total of $183,250. Key Recommendations Ensure that the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationIV.1 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… within the SFS. Preparation of Financial Statements The General Ledger is the basis for financial statement … SFS users have access to Tree Viewer, regardless of their General Ledger Business Unit (GLBU) or module security. The … inpatient, hospital outpatient and emergency room, clinic, nursing home, other long-term care, managed care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv1-overviewXI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the law, state agencies must include the New York State Consultant Services Contractor's Planned Employment form ( AC … ) in the procurement record submitted to OSC for new consultant contracts. The completed form must include … and the Legislature on active and planned employment under consultant contracts subject to OSC approval. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureRetirement Option Election Form for Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members for Designating Multiple Beneficiaries (RS6400)
To select a pension payment option when applying for retirement, Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 members with multiple beneficiaries use form RS6400.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6400.pdfRetirement Option Election Form For Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members (RS6399)
To select a pension payment option when applying for retirement, Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 members with one beneficiary use form RS6399.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6399.pdfDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… from $1.9 to $2.1 billion per year from 2018 to 2022. Each client who enters a shelter must take part in a needs … third-party provider. The assessment, an evaluation of the client’s housing and care needs, is supposed to begin within … of admission and be completed as soon as possible. Once a client completes the assessment, the ILP is developed to set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… (EPA) has established an industry goal of 10 percent for unaccounted water system losses. A water accounting … storage tank overflows, theft and underground leaks. You can save money by decreasing unaccounted-for system … buildings, firefighting, main flushing, water quality and other testing.) List use and amount to calculate the total. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemDiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… DiNapoli announced today the launch of his new online tool to monitor spending of federal recovery aid and COVID-19 … and small business recovery. “My office is committed to full transparency in government spending,” DiNapoli said. … York has received an historic level of federal funding to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. This has helped stabilize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsDiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate
… government at every level to confront hard truths and do better. Once again, the Comptroller is performing a vital … As a result, OMH and counties don’t know if programs like school-based trainings or hospital initiatives to … members, OMH leadership and partner agencies to track what was decided, what actions were assigned and what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-york-can-do-more-enhance-strategies-lower-suicide-rateRoxbury Central School District - Health Insurance Buyouts (2019M-89)
… Audit Objective Determine whether District payments for health insurance buyouts were cost-effective, supported by … agreements and correctly calculated. Key Findings Health insurance buyouts may have saved taxpayers … our audit period. Three employees received $34,738 in health insurance buyouts that they may not have been entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/roxbury-central-school-district-health-insurance-buyouts-2019m-89