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State Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the new Job Data Reason Code BDA to be used for certain Job Action Requests. Affected Employees Employees for whom a … has created the new Reason Code BDA to be used for certain Job Action Requests that will allow DOB, Civil Service, OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up) (2018-F-12)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-18f12.pdfCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… the Program The Department of Transportation (Department) is responsible for regulating the movement of oversize and … reliability of roads and bridges. A special hauling permit is generally used to move a single piece of equipment or … and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo that can be separated into units of legal weight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc. (2019-S-60) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health ensures that costs reported by providers such as Independent Living, Inc. on Consolidated Fiscal Reports are allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2020-19s60-response.pdfSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… and services are obtained competitively and at reasonable prices. The audit covers the period April 1, 2012 through … goods and services are obtained at reasonable, competitive prices. Key Findings SUNY officials have generally … policies, including, but not limited to, documenting that prices are reasonable. Update the procurement card policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesEquine Health and Safety
… owned), Saratoga Racecourse, Aqueduct Racetrack, and Belmont Park. The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) … supervises seven privately owned harness tracks: Batavia Downs, Buffalo Raceway, Monticello Raceway, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs, and Yonkers Raceway. The Commission’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyIT Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… In general a business continuity plan focuses on strategies … sustaining an organizations critical business processes in the event of a disruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/it-contingency-planningVillage of Bainbridge - Conflict of Interest (2019M-72)
… Key Finding Trustee and his spouse are the owners of a local hardware store, organized as a partnership. As a member of the Board, the Trustee had a prohibited conflict of interest in Village contracts with the hardware store. He …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/28/village-bainbridge-conflict-interest-2019m-72Investors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… Brainerd Foundation, who collectively represent nearly $300 billion in assets under management and more than $1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… and that children are placed in safe environments. Of 30 direct placement cases we sampled, 10 lacked evidence that … source information and CONNECTIONS data for 23 of the 30 cases we reviewed. Additionally, the field indicating why …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenParsons Child and Family Center: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2019-S-25)
To determine whether the costs reported by Parsons Child and Family Center (Parsons) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s25.pdfDiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… of municipalities across New York State,” DiNapoli said. “As we work to rebuild our economy, we must also help repair … don’t have the means to do this themselves. Direct aid from the federal government is needed to help our … City by $50 million annually for the next two years, to be put in a State fund for financially distressed hospitals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsNew Legislation Providing Financial and Budgetary Flexibility to Local Governments and School Districts
The purpose of this Legislation is to relieve some of the financial stress experienced by local governments and school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/providing-financial-and-budgetary-flexibility-to-local-governments-and-school-districts.pdfOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) to ensure reimbursed claims are … is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (2018-S-7)
To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles takes adequate steps to identify motor carriers that must comply with Article 19-A of the New York...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s7.pdfXII.5.F Payment Dates and Terms Overview – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about important dates involved in the payment … OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides guidance to agencies on how the Basis Date impacts the Schedule Due … The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about important dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5f-payment-dates-and-terms-overviewOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up) (2018-F-21)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Int
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f21.pdfDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… Altice USA, FairPoint Communications Inc. and Rochester Gas & Electric Co. (RG&E). The PSC, through the Department of … or merger, or even revoke a utility’s license. Charter In January 2016, the PSC approved the merger of Time Warner … and underserved premises within four years, beginning January 8, 2016, with a goal of 25 percent expansion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsWhitestone School for Child Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported on the Consolidated … properly, documented adequately, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost … provides a full-day preschool special education program to disabled children between the ages of three and five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/whitestone-school-child-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… To determine whether the Transit Adjudication Bureau of New York City Transit performs its responsibilities in an … for processing and adjudicating summonses for violations of NYC Transit (Transit) rules governing public use of the transit system. TAB offers a respondent the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees