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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli On Governor Cuomo's 2014 State Of The State Address

… it’s time for New York State to build a new foundation of public trust by enacting campaign finance reform, including the public financing of statewide elections. Now, more than ever, we need to tip the scales of influence away from the few and put it back into the hands …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-governor-cuomos-2014-state-state-address

Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)

… whether professional services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in … some form of competition, and provide guidance as to how competition should be solicited. Ensure that BOCES has … detailing the types and timeframes of the services to be provided and compensation to be paid. BOCES officials …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professional

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-88

… contained in the 2011-2016 Agreements between the State of New York and the District Council 37 (DC-37), employees are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-88-2017-rrsu-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-out

Village of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)

… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board … were obtained. Key Recommendations Seek the necessary number of quotes as required by the purchasing policy. Retain …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-depew-purchasing-2018m-158

DiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees

… making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college education continues to rise," DiNapoli said. "As our program has grown, we've … New York's 529 College Savings Program. Read or download the Direct Plan disclosure booklet here or go to: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-fees

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1216

… An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $5,500 in addition … cannot choose to have both the “Retirement Catch-Up” and the “50 and Over Catch-Up” additional amounts deferred in the same …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1216-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2013

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1113

… OSC will update the Savings Plan Tables to allow the new maximum amounts to process. Questions Questions regarding …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1113-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2012

Opinion 95-4

… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … A county board of supervisors generally is authorized to conduct an investigation regarding the propriety of … county for litigation services by a private attorney. You have requested our opinion regarding the procedure which the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4

Opinion 91-23

… in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (right to be member of more than one company) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS … membership in more than one fire company apply only to membership in fire companies within the same fire … §10-1006 and Town Law, §176-b contain provisions relating to the qualifications and appointment of volunteer members …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23

DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds

… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-funds

Selected 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-procurement

Federal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back

… from Washington from second-to-last in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2019 to 40th in FFY 2020 among states, according … government in FFY 2020. Overall, the state received 6.4% of total federal spending compared to 5.9% it received … from New Yorkers, compared to a national decline of 6.4%. The state’s per capita federal taxes were 27.6% higher …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-back

X.2 Guide to Vendor Management Policies – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management

… Vendor File is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of its information, including addresses and contacts, and … Customer File. The New York State Customer File consists of Centralized Corporate Customers and Local Customers. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x2-guide-vendor-management-policies

Local Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report

… next largest revenue source for local governments. It is a major source for school districts, accounting for $16.2 … 38 percent of total revenues. State aid also represents a significant share of revenues for other local … stronger collections than before the pandemic in the first two quarters of 2021, although New York City’s collections …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-government

DiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide

… The recent announcement that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband … encouraged to develop non-infrastructure programs that address affordability, equity, and digital skills training …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divide

Value of Industrial Development Agencies' Projects Increase Nearly 50 Percent Over Past Decade

… reported 4,320 active projects valued at $109 billion for 2019, a 3.3 percent, or $3.5 billion, increase in project … an increase in the total value of active IDA projects for 2019, continuing an upward trend during the last decade,” … to municipalities and school districts by IDA projects, for net exemptions of $796 million in 2019. The value of net …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/value-industrial-development-agencies-projects-increase-nearly-50-percent-over-past-decade

Town of West Seneca – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-195-F)

… in the audit report Town of West Seneca – Capital Project Management (2019M-195), released in March 2020. The … not fully transparent on the anticipated project costs. As a result, original estimates of $9.8 million were increased by more than $3.6 million after competitive bids were …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-west-seneca-audit-follow-2019m-195-f

Port Jervis City School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-152-F)

… of our review was to assess the Port Jervis City School District’s (District’s) progress, as of March 2025, in implementing our … Schools (Superintendent) is the District’s chief executive officer and is responsible, along with other administrative …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-152-f