Search
Is there a Procurement Opportunity?
Presentation from 2018 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2018-procurement-presentation-7.pdfWhat is GASB? Frequently Asked Questions
Read the Frequently Asked Questions about GASB.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/gasb-75-faq.pdfWho Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed directly by the governing board. Having the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimWho Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of … or school district resources. The governing board is also generally responsible for adopting broad policies … employee, an officer, or a member of the governing board, is responsible for having a clear understanding of travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleCybersecurity Web Series Week 1 – IT Governance – What is it? How do we do it? And Why is it Important?
This session will discuss a conceptual framework for a comprehensive cybersecurity program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-1-10-04-2021.pdfWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … plan, the employer, employee or both make contributions to an individual retirement account, and the money in the … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act (2017-S-38)
To determine if the State Education Department and Division of State Police are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s38.pdfEPI- Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
People living with disabilities face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/disabilities-employment-recovery.pdfTAPping in: Is the Tuition Assistance Program Still Meeting Need?
In academic year (AY) 2024-25, about 295,000 undergraduate students benefited from TAP –more than one-fifth fewer than in 2008-09.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/tapping-in-is-the-tuition-assistance-program-still-meeting-need.pdfDiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise
… into widespread prosperity for longtime residents," said Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams . "I thank … as food insecurity still remains a huge problem," said Dr. Melony Samuels, Executive Director Bed-Stuy Campaign … averages. Read the report , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt5-2018.pdf For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-riseDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… initially anticipated. “The current state fiscal year is nearly half over, and the state’s cash position is strong,” DiNapoli said. “Settlements have already brought … These are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongXIX.1.A When is a Project ID Needed – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… a project. Agency Scenario Is a Project Required? Capital Improvements Yes State Emergency Tracking Yes Customer … to be used to allocate to another project or account) Cost Threshold No (cost thresholds do not need to be considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1a-when-project-id-neededDiNapoli: The Rockaways is on the Rise
… has nearly returned to the pre-storm level, but too many homeowners are still in the process of rebuilding. "People … the storm, but more still needs to be done. Too many homeowners are having difficulties with the rebuilding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-rockaways-riseCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… campuses and assure students of their right to have sexual violence investigated and prosecuted. The Act amended the … campuses in New York to implement sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking prevention and response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school districts can increase the tax levy (the total amount of property taxes billed) to the … two percent or the rate of inflation. (Individual property tax bills are based on various factors, and they may increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act (2017-S-38) 90-Day Response
To determine if the State Education Department and Division of State Police are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s38-response.pdfDiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… located in New York City. The State Comptroller and Mayor de Blasio discussed the report during a tour of Maven, a … more New Yorkers to the opportunities in tech," said de Blasio. "Today's jobs report demonstrates just how … to fully recover from the 2008 financial crisis. Mayor de Blasio recently launched New York Works, a jobs plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… The overall number of repairs needed in New York City’s subway stations has increased, leaving fewer stations in good … pace of repairs, according to an analysis of MTA data by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Years of … The overall number of repairs needed in New York Citys subway stations has increased leaving fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY … City’s coffers,” DiNapoli said. “Still, there are risks on the horizon, and Mayor de Blasio’s efforts to find additional savings in the budget are prudent.” The city added a total of 820,400 … The New York City Mayors preliminary executive budget for FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growing