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Best 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.pdfVendor Responsibility for Subcontractors
Presentation from 2018 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2018-vendor-responsibility-presentation.pdfSample Lease Calculation
Handout from 2016 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2016-procurement-handout-7.pdfSample Holdover Letter
Handout from 2016 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2016-procurement-handout-6.pdfOGS Fair Reasonable Guidelines
Handout from 2016 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2016-procurement-handout-5.pdfNew Lease Package Requirements
Presentation from 2016 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2016-procurement-handout-4.pdfHoldover Lease Cost Calculation
Presentation from 2016 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2016-procurement-handout-3.pdfCommon Lease Terminology
Presentation from 2016 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2016-procurement-handout-1.pdfDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… use of a key, card or assistance from school officials. Only Oneonta and Cobleskill had complete and updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersBayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable … as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations 3 . We determined 39 water outlets (including sinks and showers in bathrooms and a sink in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingQuality of Internal Control Certification
… The Division reported that its internal audit function was only partially compliant with generally accepted professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… of Addison (Steuben County) DiNapoli’s office began a comprehensive review, comprised of three audits, of the … financial operations of the village with no oversight. As a result of the Comptroller’s audit and subsequent … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state law and Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 130
… Purpose This bulletin amends Bulletin No. 89, issued April 6, 1999, by correcting the deduction code … the Gen Deduction CD (Agency) panel. Refer to Bulletin No. 89 for instructions on how to start and cancel the deduction. … This bulletin amends Bulletin No 89 issued April 6 1999 by correcting the deduction code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/130-csea-universal-life-programDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… financial assistance to help states and local governments weather difficult times. Between 2008 and 2010, in response … yet determined if this aid will be paid to municipalities at a later date. While property taxes provide revenue … Pandemic Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
Determine whether the Board ensured School funds are used in the most effective and economical manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197DiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… available policy on its corporate political spending. The company currently offers no information on what campaigns, causes, committees, or trade associations it donates to, nor does it explain how it makes decisions to spend, or not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… In this category, the state's School Tax Relief program (STAR) – which applies to a large portion of owner-occupied … outside of New York City – represents the majority share. STAR accounted for 2.4 million partial exemptions in 2016, … of all exempted value. However, unlike other exemptions, STAR creates no direct additional burden on other local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in the initial report. State Education Department (SED): Mary Cariola Children’s Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-25) Mary Cariola is a not-for-profit organization located in … with disabilities who are three and four years of age. Mary Cariola is reimbursed for these services through rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Brighton Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight of Financial … $92,605 did not have adequate supporting documentation. Brighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the contract to a higher bidder, they did not do so. Nyack Parking Authority – Parking Ticket Operations (Rockland County) The board and … did not effectively pursue and maximize the collection of parking violation tickets. Auditors determined the board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits