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Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and … required to negotiate costs with the private repair shops in its network and ensure costs are competitive and … $9.5 million to the Contractor and more than $10.2 million in commercial fuel purchases using the statewide refueling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followVIII.1.D Hybrid Journal Entries – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… For State agencies that do not use the Billing module in SFS to create interagency bills, Hybrid Journal Entries … expenditure and revenue account codes and are submitted in the General Ledger module. As a general rule hybrid … examples of Hybrid journal entries are: Record an expense in an operating fund of one agency and a revenue in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1d-hybrid-journal-entriesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) can close a contract in the Statewide Financial System (SFS), regardless of … are associated with the contract. All purchase orders are in either “Cancelled” or “Complete” status. No retainage is … to close purchase orders associated with contracts in a timely fashion by disencumbering excess funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsX.10 Record Retention for Vendor Records – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… retention requirements related to vendor registration in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). OSC’s auditors will … information that is entered into the Statewide Vendor File in the SFS. As a result, OSC may contact the Business Unit’s … 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/gfo/chapter-x/x10-record-retention-vendor-recordsOswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… separation payments to certain District employees in accordance with Board-approved employment contracts or … totaling $38,477 that were inconsistent with language in the employees’ CBA or employment contract. For example, … separation payments and benefits. Review language in current CBAs and employment contracts, and consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/13/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maintenance and Inspection of … (Transit) is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. As of August 25, 2021, Transit has 6,455 subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited … officials did not always procure goods and services in a cost-effective manner or ensure claims were audited for … issued and the RFP for external audit was last advertised in 2011. 13 purchases totaling $99,231 lacked quote and sole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-procurement-and-claimsBoquet Valley Central School District – Procurement (2021M-132)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the Board of Education’s (Board) policies … officials did not always procure goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … $697,282, that exceeded the competitive bidding threshold in accordance with statutory requirements. Seven contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/boquet-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-132DiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… and the sustainability of spending on key programs. Full Report Review of the Enacted Budget State Fiscal Year 2021-22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Casino Revenues and … (Commission) regulates all aspects of gaming activity in New York and is responsible for overseeing three types of casinos in the State: commercial, video lottery terminal (VLT), and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-followBusiness Partners
… If you are an attorney, hearing officer or court reporter who takes part in a NYSLRS hearing proceeding, or if you are an independent medical examiner, you may be considered a … are held across the state and may be conducted live, by video conference or by telephone, depending on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partnersOpinion 88-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to … A town board may determine to place an advertisement in a newspaper for the purpose of informing the public of the … it is a proper town expense to publish an advertisement in a local newspaper stating the name, phone number, address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Eliminate Notary Requirement on Membership Application
… the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System … the requirement that an application for membership in the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/eliminate-notary-requirement-membership-applicationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2189
… dues increase for employees represented by Council 82 in Bargaining Units 61 and 91. Affected Employees: Members of Council 82 in Bargaining Units 61 and 91 are affected. Effective Dates: … dues increase for employees represented by Council 82 in Bargaining Units 61 and 91 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2189-council-82-dues-increaseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-781
… increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 983, in Bargaining Unit TM. Affected Employees: Employees represented by DC37, Local 983, in Bargaining Unit TM are affected. Background: Pursuant to … to $49.36. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated February 8, 2024. OSC Actions: At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-781-district-council-37-dc37-local-983-dues-increaseOpinion 88-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses … State so long as the town retains an ownership interest in the building during the term of the bonds. You ask whether … a building for State Police use on State land located in the town and finance the cost by the issuance of town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use, Collection, and Reporting … devastating consequences for older populations residing in congregate settings, such as nursing homes. Within weeks … component of any health care delivery and a key concept in achieving the Department’s mission to protect and promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance … their spouse/domestic partner are both eligible to enroll in NYSHIP, only one may elect Family coverage (the other may … Civil Service officials addressed the issues identified in the initial audit, officials cited Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverage-follow