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Trumansburg Central School District – Procurement (2022M-13)
… totaling $95,073. Have support that they obtained quotes for 29 purchases totaling $177,032. Use a competitive method … the audit period. Officials have been using the vendors for approximately 15 years. Key Recommendations Update the … procurement procedures. Comply with the requirements for all procurements that exceed the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/trumansburg-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-13Examination of Official Station Designation
… was to determine if the Department properly designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years … regulations, travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is not reimbursable. The official station of every employee is designated by the head …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationOnline and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… the organization has adopted. It would not be proper for the local government or school district to gift a computer to an official or employee for the sole purpose of facilitating the training. 13 We have an extensive library of webinars available for local officials. The Academy for New York State’s Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… levels and pursue efforts to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C. In order to meet the 2°C goal, climate … change, addressing material risks and opportunities for the Fund's investments. At his direction, the Fund … the Fund's investment decisions, including: $4 billion for the low emissions index; $3 billion in sustainable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsDiNapoli Releases Report on Local Roads
… year (FY) 2020, a decline of 7% since 2010 when adjusted for inflation, according to a report by New York State … at the same time the Executive is proposing more funding for road repair and improvements. Local governments own 85% … state is expected to receive $13.5 billion over five years for highway and bridge programs through the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-report-local-roadsAn Economic Snapshot of the Greater Jamaica Area - September 2016
The Greater Jamaica area in Queens fell on hard times during the 1970s, but has been slowly recovering.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2017.pdfDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… of the Olson Group’s COVID-19 report and the need for an independent commission to review the state’s pandemic … COVID-19 pandemic upended the lives of New Yorkers and, for thousands of families, led to devastating losses of loved ones. For us all, and especially for the families of those who died …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseProcurement Practices
… paid to two vendors: Buffalo Foundation Activities, Inc. for research-related administrative services; and Corr Distributors, Inc. for custodial equipment maintenance. Buffalo’s poor … overcharges by vendors, and purchases that lack support for business need or reasonableness of price, among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… County Sheriff’s Department that she wrote herself extra salary checks and made personal purchases using district … I want to commend the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department for working closely with my staff as we continue our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 with the number of … New York is leading the way in reducing homelessness for our veterans. Continued attention to housing and other … U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. Federal funding for programs addressing Veterans’ homelessness through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkVillage of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… The Village of Schuylerville is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 1,400. The Village is … use competitive procedures for the procurement of goods and services as required by statute. A purchase awarded by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228DiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… Agency (NYCIDA) approved tax breaks and other incentives for businesses even though it lacked required financial … selection and monitoring, there’s little accounting for the benefits the public gets from these tax breaks and … mortgage recording taxes, with some benefits continuing for up to 30 years. Companies have to show why they would not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… the procurement of professional services. Seek competition for 28 professional service contracts totaling $1.85 million. Have written agreements in place for professional services provided from 17 vendors totaling … Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures for procuring and awarding professional service contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… We audited the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner which … In 2008, the MTA established its Regional Bus Operations to consolidate the maintenance and transportation operations … maintenance facilities. Officials explained that they try to replace buses on a 12-year cycle but were unable to do so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… ability to meet internationally recognized requirements for workplace safety and labor standards. The … 29 states, has created new workplace safety requirements for its overseas suppliers. Similar to Dollar Tree, Dillard’s … Comptroller DiNapoli has engaged portfolio companies for several years in an ongoing effort to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… Mary Rain and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and partnership with my staff to bring … a Class D felony, and official misconduct, a misdemeanor, for crimes dating back to 2011. As tax collector, Sheppard is responsible for recording, depositing, remitting and reporting all real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… York’s balance of payments with Washington, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … benefited from $383 billion in federal spending. For every tax dollar paid to Washington, the state received $1.06 in … Highways ($94 per capita, 49 th ). New York’s per capita tax contribution ranks highly in most categories, except for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… using one of the following preferred payment methods for small dollar purchases: Purchasing cards (P-cards) Travel … in an amount not to exceed the full amount of their net salary due. Corrections may not be used for individuals hired … be repaid within 14 days or upon receipt of the employee’s salary check. Please see ‘Personal Service (Payroll) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesHancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… District taxpayers. We found: While the Board can contract for a lesser amount than SED’s calculated NRT rate, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… quarter of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was 2.9 percent for the period ending June 30, 2017, with an estimated value … quarter of the state fiscal year 20172018 was 29 percent for the period ending June 30 2017 with an estimated value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-results