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Monitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Construction Management (Report 2020-S-42 ). About the Program Established … provision of architectural, engineering, and construction management services for buildings statewide. One component of … staff or a combination of D&C and construction management consultant staff, or may be contracted out completely to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followXI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A centralized contract is a contract let by the Office of General Services (OGS) for use … from centralized contracts are provided by OGS in the contract award notices available on the OGS website. Agencies … A centralized contract is a contract let by the Office of General Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… General Services (OGS) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable … Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and … of General Services is complying with Executive Order 95 including providing in a timely manner publishable State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataXI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… § 112(3), which covers contracts where the State agrees to give consideration other than the payment of money, is … food, including milk and milk products or animal or plant fiber products, that are grown, produced, harvested or … or textile products manufactured from animal or plant fiber grown or produced predominantly in New York State: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholdsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Compliance with Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2019-S-39 ). About the Program State … recreation, labor, and transportation. Executive Order 95 (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an online Open Data … our initial audit report Compliance with Executive Order 95 Open Data Report 2019S39 …
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)
… State government utility expenses, fostering investment in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… also found OGS and Ag&Mkts had not developed guidelines called for in the law to direct and assist state agencies in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersHourly Based Information Technology Services
… hourly bill rates; (ii) for consultants with the required months of experience; and (iii) exclusively for hours worked. … and most specialty title consultants are based in part on months of experience. Bill rates vary within job titles, … specified by the agenc ies using the HBITS contract (e.g., months of experience), so OGS could not ensure it paid the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… the associated costs because there was no central source for this information. Our initial report, covering the period January 1, 2014 through March 29, 2019, … had reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings opportunities. The audit found that OGS had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-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-servicesCapital Asset Management (Follow-Up)
… of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Capital Asset Management ( 2022-S-32 ). About the … 55 State agencies use SFS AM and are required to report their capital assets to OGS. The Bureau of Capital … basis (i.e., every 2 years) and submitting a biennial report. Any resulting changes must be submitted by the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/capital-asset-management-followReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… Purpose To determine whether the ReStacking Occupancy Initiative, as executed by the Office of General Services (OGS), has produced savings and to evaluate those savings against program expectations. … April 1, 2011 to June 19, 2014. Background One cost-saving initiative recommended by the State’s Savings and Government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeContract Advisory No. 31
… approval is as follows: Purchases from an OGS centralized contract that require a specific mini-bid contract identification number SFS users will create a contract transaction in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on State agencies’ food purchases – both from … information on OGS’ efforts to improve and increase the tracking of information relating to New York State foods … 30, 2017), sought to determine whether OGS was properly tracking and reporting on New York food purchases in …
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
… a priority.” The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act was signed into law in May 2014 to help eligible … Veterans’ Business Development. All state agencies and public authorities are now submitting the same … documentation. DiNapoli’s auditors found that as of Dec. 28, 2015, the three-member division had certified 178 SDVOBs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startFood Metrics Implementation
… the Office of General Services (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This audit covers the … farms by tracking how State agency food dollars are spent and identifying opportunities for additional purchases of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationDisposal of Electronic Devices
… OGS' Surplus Unit. Key Findings Seven of the 36 computer hard drives readied for surplus still contained data, even … indicating all information had been removed. Two of these hard drives contained personal, private and/or sensitive … General Services: Disposal of Electronic Devices (2012-S-4) Office for the Aging: Disposal of Electronic Devices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… cell phones had not been programmed back to their original manufacturer settings. Key Recommendation Reinforce policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesPassenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… vehicle provided by the agency, their personal car, or a rental vehicle. Historically, the State has taken a … consolidate many activities and functions, including fleet management. As of June 2014, the State’s fleet inventory … were recognized by our audit, while others either occurred near to or after the end of our audit fieldwork (and possibly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementContract with EBSCO Subscription Services, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… audit report Contract with EBSCO Subscription Services Inc Re …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/contract-ebsco-subscription-services-inc-follow