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XI.1 Procurement and Contract Management Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The purpose of this chapter is to provide policies, procedures, and … process, and guidance to State contracting entities in determining whether a contract-related transaction is … to the Office of State Comptroller (OSC) approval. Who this Chapter is for: State purchasing and procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi1-procurement-contract-management-overview-policiesDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… double-digit declines in the earlier months (April - June) of the pandemic. Total local government collections in 2020 … responders on the job and help implement the delivery of the vaccine.” Regionally, November sales tax collections … were down across the board, ranging from a decline of 3.6 percent in the Capital District to a drop of 10.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… was less severe than previous declines since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the spring when … DiNapoli said. “Our local governments are on the forefront of the pandemic response and they need financial aid from the … were down across the board, ranging from a decline of 2 percent in the North Country to a drop of 13.5 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… effectively monitoring the expenses reported by Palladia to ensure that reimbursed claims are allowable, supported and … did not maintain adequate oversight of direct placement to ensure that Local Departments of Social Service (Local … standards, policies, or procedures for Local Districts to follow in supervising all direct placement cases as it has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure public access to government records. Under FOIL, an agency must make … available for public inspection and copying, except to the extent that records or portions thereof fall within … The Freedom of Information Law was designed to ensure the publics right to government records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… today issued a reminder to New Yorkers that not only are contributions to New York's 529 College Savings Program … the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education. New York's 529 College … certain room-and-board expenses, books and supplies. There are more than 790,000 Direct Plan accounts valued at $22.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in … New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess their plans for spending federal pandemic funds and to target funds towards children most in need. New York was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalDiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year
… 2022-23 totaled $111.7 billion, $2.9 billion higher than the forecast released by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget financial … SFY 202223 totaled $1117 billion $29 billion higher than the forecast released by the Division of the Budget DOB in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-sfy-2022-23-tax-collections-outperform-projections-fall-below-previous-yearDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… Attrition of State Workers Accelerated Decline in Size of Workforce Continues Longterm Trend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) Funds (2021M-181) Unapproved ECA clubs were operating in the … establish an adequate accounting system for the district’s funds. As a result, district officials cannot ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… its oversight, monitoring, and communication relating to boat inspections, permits, and early detection and assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… disbursed and reported fines and fees examined. There were no recommendations in this audit. Washington County Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter
… Local sales tax collections totaled $5.2 billion in the third quarter (July-September of 2021), up $861 … impact growth.” Statewide, every region saw solid growth in sales tax collections during the third quarter compared to … City, the July-September period marked the fifth quarter in a row that county and city sales tax receipts met or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-20-third-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… no formal written policies and procedures were in place for officials to monitor whether loan disbursements were used for their intended purposes. Clear, written guidance was not developed for loan project eligibility, how loan applications should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to interviews with department personnel and inspection of certain documents related to the issues identified in our … has made limited progress implementing corrective action. Of the 10 audit recommendations, one recommendation was … had reported inaccurate sales tax exemptions. Town of Stony Creek – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2022M-32) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December 2014
… due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. In total for calendar year 2014, DiNapoli's office approved … with Royal Bank of Canada and $110.7 million with State Street Bank and Trust Co. for letter of credit facilities … Corp. for noncore gas transportation service for electric generation. $8 million for automated metering and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-december-2014State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… In February, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … audio monitoring systems at Sullivan Correctional Facility in Sullivan County. $8.5 million with VMJR Companies LLC to … the center courtyard roof on the New York State Capitol in Albany County. $5 million with Elevated Technologies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,323 contracts for state … and nearly 1.9 million payments worth nearly $11 billion. The office rejected 69 contracts and related transactions … In January the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1323 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2016
… to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This builds on his … expenses for calendar years 2013 through the first quarter of 2016, are posted in the Comptroller's reading room . This … is updated quarterly. Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and Markets $1.1 million to Cornell University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2016State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Long Island Power Authority, $9 million to Rochester Gas & Electric Corp., $5.8 million to New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, $4.4 million to National Fuel Gas … Distribution Corp., $2.8 million to Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., $1.6 million to Orange and Rockland Utilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july