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XI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… about the use of specific centralized contracts can be found on the OGS website . Agency instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… by our own employees, who used State Police resources for their personal benefit. We will not tolerate illegal … or sworn — and we will hold them accountable for their actions,” said State Police Acting Superintendent … and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) … Administrative and Building Codes, Rules of the City of New York, and NYC Local Laws that serve to promote the safety … To determine if the New York City Department of Buildings adequately monitors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1860
… has left the agency, the amount of educational assistance can still be entered into Time Entry using earnings dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1860-educational-assistance-benefitsDiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While the cost for repairs is staggering, DiNapoli’s report found the number … But concerns about how local governments will find funding for repairs is growing as Washington considers changes to … aid. "Local communities are facing a big price tag for maintaining and repairing bridges,” DiNapoli said. "These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… and the environment. They provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests and are a fire hazard with the potential for devastating consequences. In 2003, the Waste Tire … Management and its regional offices, is responsible for enforcement and abatement (cleanup) of waste tire sites. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… of Social Services, is the primary agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City (City) and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… times, but food insecurity is an urgent need we can and must address right now. Let’s feed our children, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDue Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… Companies that hold abandoned funds are required to attempt to contact the rightful owner of the property before transferring, or escheating, the … Companies that hold abandoned funds must attempt to contact the rightful owner of the property before transferring or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… in the SFS, including: using individual invoice lines for individual invoice items. copying purchase order and/or … field to describe the goods and services being paid for and being as descriptive as possible. using the Quantity, … needs to audit the voucher and may eliminate the need for Business Units to provide additional documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsDiNapoli Releases 2025 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… on current and future financial assumptions. Officials can use this tool to assist in budget planning, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-releases-2025-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2363.1
… of a payroll check and must submit a payroll check stop payment and replacement request through the Request Stop Payment worklist in PayServ. Affected Employees: Employees … year 2024 are affected. Background: Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23631-outreach-and-escheatment-2024-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksTown of Cato – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-141)
… on AFR non-filers and the Town’s current AFR filing status can be found on OSC’s website at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/27/town-cato-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-141Social Media Use Policy
… or remove users that violate the Terms of Participation, at any time without consent or warning. Participants on OSC … or harassment on the basis of an individual’s age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual … questions about these Terms of Participation, contact us at [email protected] . April 9, 2025 Policy updates will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyVillage of Churchville – Procurement (2025M-140)
… of Churchville (Village) officials seek competition for the procurement of goods and services? Audit Period March … be made in the best interest of taxpayers. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a … quality goods and services at the lowest possible cost. For example, using formal competitive bids, obtaining written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-churchville-procurement-2025m-140Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… Overview The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”), set forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure … one or more grounds for denial. How to Request Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Records Under FOIL Send a … The Freedom of Information Law was designed to ensure the publics right …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilDiNapoli: Language Services Need to be Readily Accessible at NYC Public Health Clinics and Other Programs, Audit Finds
… Discrepancies at Clinics The audit found that the number of patients documented as receiving language access … completing required fluency assessments, delays installing phone equipment used to connect patients with interpreters, … dialects to DOHMH public-facing clinics and public service phone lines to assess language access to language assistance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-language-services-need-be-readily-accessible-nyc-public-health-clinics-and-other-programsOpinion 90-25
… within the district one or more zones in which the rate of tax for fire district purposes is, because of some special … common to the entire district, different from the rate of tax for other zones or for the portion of the district not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-25DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could be … and accurate, and no inventory of what AI the state is using. This audit is a wake-up call. Stronger governance over the state’s … oversight of agencies use of Artificial Intelligence AI is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… Housing costs in New York rose sharply relative to income from 2000 to 2012, … homeowners paying at least 30 percent of their 2012 income for a place to live, according to a report released today by … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Regardless of where they live, more New Yorkers are feeling pinched by rising housing costs,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewide