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State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… political discourse has magnified significant risks for corporations that contribute to political causes. It … and expenditures (direct and indirect) to any campaign for or against a candidate, or to influence public opinion on … or other third-party groups receiving company money for political activities to report how the funds are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporations-disclose-political-spendingStafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… Inc. is located in the Town of Stafford in Genesee County and provides fire protection services to the Town pursuant to … The Department is governed by a Department President and a five-member Board of Trustees. Expenses for the 2013 … as required by the bylaws. The Ladies Auxiliary collected and deposited certain Department revenues into its own bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… are Fund portfolio companies. “America’s political system is so deeply divided that it is questionable whether it makes sense for corporations to … has urged companies to consider whether political spending is ever in the long-term interest of shareholders. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalDiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… his political spending disclosure shareholder proposals. CMS Energy Corporation, Molson Coors Beverage Co., and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencyBest Practices for Best Price Procurements
Presentation from 2019 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2019-procurement-presentation-2.pdfBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… attempt to restore a backup to ensure the process is functioning as intended and that data would be available … storage (e.g., temperature control, fire prevention). It is important to maintain offline copies of backups in case a … up data, applications and/or operating systems. If that is the case, the organization should have a written agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… immediate attention. For example, if the payroll process is identified as a critical function, the plan should include … the plan to all responsible parties and ensure that it is periodically tested and updated as needed. The plan should … and procedures to ensure that all critical information is routinely backed up so that it is available in the event …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … and non-prescription drugs. State law directs pharmacies to substitute prescribed drugs with less expensive drugs … will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. Prescribers of drugs can indicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followXII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… Process and Transaction Preparation: A proper invoice is a written or electronic request for payment submitted by … agencies must reject the invoice. Moreover, it is a best practice to notify the vendor within one business … the invoice to the vendor to correct these items, it is a best practice for the agency to notify the vendor within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… for its residents, vacationers and other visitors from near and far," State Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Thanks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeTraining Resources for State Agencies and Employees
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/trainingFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… league for children. The Lake George Watershed Coalition is a consortium of municipalities and organizations … a lengthy investigation and trial.” “State grant funding is meant specifically for the betterment of local … and Finance Michael Schmidt said. “When that money is instead used for someone’s personal gain, they must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments for … and non-prescription drugs. State law directs pharmacies to substitute prescribed drugs with less expensive drugs … will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. Prescribers of drugs can indicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsContacts for Audits and Reports
… List of contacts by title name and email address for Division of State Government Accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/contacts-audits-and-reportsMedicaid Program: Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (2020-S-62)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments for brand name drugs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s62-response.pdfVendRep System Guide for Vendors
… for review by authorized New York State Contracting Entity users. As a vendor you can: Electronically complete, … roles may be added or removed as needed by your entity's Business Authorizer. Administrator Creates and … and certified questionnaires, Additional Business Entity Identities and Authorized Contacts. Notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-vendorsImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up) (2024-F-9)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations contained in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Report 2020-S-62).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f9.pdfImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (2020-S-62)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments for brand name drugs. The audit covered the period from July 2016 through January 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s62.pdfXIX.2.A Project IDs and Description – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Project ID Project ID in SFS is an internal identifier to capture costs related to a project. Project IDs are selected on transactions and … implementation of PCIP. Auto-numbering allows the agency to move toward the use of the description, the agency project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2a-project-ids-and-descriptionDirect Deposit Program
… in the mail—direct deposit is fast, convenient and secure. Sign up for direct deposit now and get your money sooner. … generally be applied to your next month’s pension payment. Sign in to Retirement Online. From Account Homepage, click … Application (RS6370) and have your joint account holder sign the form. It’s best to do this in advance so you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-program