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Monitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… and minority-and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE), small business, and subcontracting goals. OGS selects … Law, State agencies are required to establish goals for MWBE participation in their contracts. Accordingly, … and construction management contracts contain specific MWBE utilization goals and related requirements. To count …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Objectives To determine whether the Office of General Services (OGS) is complying with Executive Order … in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95, and … Program State government entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataXI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… is a contract let by the Office of General Services (OGS) for use by State agencies and other authorized users. State … can be found on the OGS website . Agency instructions for purchasing from centralized contracts are provided by OGS … in the centralized contract. OSC approval is required for purchase orders and contracts valued at over $200,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsState Agencies Bulletin No. 851
… Purpose To explain procedures for processing OGS Bonus Payments. Affected Employees Certain … who have at least one (1) year of service are eligible for a discretionary lump sum Bonus Payment based on an assessment evaluation for a specified rating period. The full rating period for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/851-2008-office-general-services-ogs-bonus-paymentXI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Finance Law § 163). (See OSC Approval Thresholds Summary for additional information.) OSC APPROVAL THRESHOLDS State … § 112(2)(a) defines the following OSC approval thresholds for contracts entered into by State agencies and the Office … Contracts over $125,000 OSC approval thresholds for contracts entered into by State University of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholdsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, public safety, parks, … As of June 16, 2021, there were over 5,280 data items on Open Data. Open Data should provide ongoing “one-stop” … with a proposed schedule for making the data available on Open Data. Established in 1960, the Office of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Compliance With Executive Order 88: Energy Efficiency of State Buildings ( 2018-S-62 ). About the Program Executive … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 565
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in processing OGS parking deductions. Background … 427) into the employee’s payroll record. At the request of OGS, an electronic file has been created to automatically … To notify agencies of a change in processing OGS parking deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/565-automated-processing-deduction-code-427-ogs-parking-servicesEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… period January 1, 2014 through March 29, 2019, was issued on January 3, 2020. The objective was to determine if the … to receive and store this equipment. Key Findings Based on the shift in priorities during the pandemic, OGS has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followHourly Based Information Technology Services
… and (iii) exclusively for hours worked. Background In November 2012, the Division of the Budget and OGS jointly … for specialty titles are based upon job title and region. In addition, the bill rates for all standard and most specialty title consultants are based in part on months of experience. Bill rates vary within job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… recognized the progress made by OGS and Ag&Mkts in the development of the program guidelines, and recommended that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersContract Advisory No. 31
… Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022, OSC approval is required for purchases from OGS centralized contracts exceeding the OSC approval thresholds. The process for obtaining OSC approval is as follows: Purchases from an … No pre-encumbrance (fund reservation) is required for the “OC” transaction. SFS users will select one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… Background One cost-saving initiative recommended by the State’s Savings and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission, … established by the Governor in January 2011 to streamline State government, was targeted at decreasing the amount of leased property occupied by State agencies. The Commission predicted this initiative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeCapital Asset Management (Follow-Up)
… To assess the extent of implementation, as of September 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our initial … in capital assets, totaling $120.6 billion as of March 31, 2025, with OGS’ reporting obligation at $20 billion. … To assess the extent of implementation as of September 2025 of the seven recommendations included in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/capital-asset-management-followFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Food Metrics Implementation ( 2017-S-18 ). Background To assist agencies in increasing their New York State food purchases, the State … York State food purchasing to agency personnel involved in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) program in a short time and the program would benefit from the adoption of a … ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Business program in a short time and the program would benefit from the adoption of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startFood Metrics Implementation
… tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This audit covers … subsection 4 of the State Finance Law (Law) was amended in 2013 to promote the sustainability of local farms by … agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by providing information to decision makers on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationDisposal of Electronic Devices
… prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing that the devices no longer contain any retrievable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… Purpose To determine if those electronic devices approved for sale as surplus equipment by the Department of … own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this service for many State agencies. At the time of our audit, the … tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Agencies are required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1567
… of General Services. Affected Employees Employees who have the OGS Parking Services deduction (Code 427) as defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1567-automatic-rate-change-ogs-parking