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Lansing Central School District – Procurement (2021M-213)
… District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings District officials did not always seek competition to procure goods and services. As a result, they may not have … Update the procurement policy and related procedures to include detailed guidance for procuring goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/lansing-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-213County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) adequately planned for the acquisition of the Oneonta Rail Yards property (Rail Yards). Key Findings … COIDA did not adequately plan for the 2017 acquisition of the Rail Yards. The property was acquired based on a $6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaGreece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… way and without favoritism. Of the 51 professional service providers that were paid more than $10,000, or a total of … helps assure taxpayers that procurements are made in their best interest. Recommendations The report includes three … of professional services. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mPanama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… or New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 103, which generally requires purchase contracts that exceed … were adhering to the procurement policies and GML Section 103. The claims auditor also relied on other District … complied with the procurement policies and GML Section 103. Recommendations The audit report includes four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73XIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… official station, employee’s home/residential address, start location and destination location of the travel event, and start and end dates and times of the travel event and/or expense. … using the employee’s information from PAYSR. Travel Date To Enter the last date of the travel event. This date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2a-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… has filed proposals with Activision Blizzard, Inc. , Pinterest, Inc. , and Wells Fargo Company — companies that … of harassment or discrimination. The proposals at Pinterest and Wells Fargo were co-filed by Lander and three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… practices.” The low emission index, which was created in partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), will … We welcomed the opportunity to extend our strategic partnership with New York state by developing this customized … alternative energy production across the globe. “Today's announcement by the New York State Common Retirement Fund is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureCost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… of vehicle is needed. A general rule of thumb is that used vehicles may require more frequent and costly maintenance … purchasing used mid-sized vehicles or new compact models for use by departmental staff. The used vehicles were … total cost of operating the vehicles by reviewing bills of sale, maintenance records and fuel records. Based on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemNewark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… to competitive bidding. As a result, goods and services may not have been procured economically and in the best … of goods and services totaling $44,401. Compare billed prices to the awarded contract prices and overpaid for cleaning supplies by $1,532. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60VIII.1.B Revenue Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… previously posted revenue accounting transactions using a General Ledger Journal Entry (GLJE) in SFS. Revenue … previously posted revenue accounting transactions using a General Ledger Journal Entry GLJE in SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1b-revenue-transfersReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether … an appropriate procurement under contract TQ00015 for the services provided by Growe and paid reasonable prices for … The objective of our examination was to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incGorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… in Yates County. The District, which operates four schools with approximately 1,250 students, is governed by an elected … of reserve funds based on the District’s projected needs, as required by the reserve policy. Key Recommendations … between reserve funds to best align funds with long-term needs and/or use the funds to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Village of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)
… payment. Key Findings While the claims we reviewed were for appropriate Village expenditures, the Village Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing program for … public financing of political campaigns. I’d even pushed my own legislation to start with the State Comptroller’s … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… 10 of the largest greenhouse gas emitting companies held by the Fund, urging them to reduce emissions and address risks arising from climate change. "Climate risk … into consideration the global GHG reduction needs defined by the Paris Climate Agreement , and issue a report in 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsOpinion 96 - 11
… town board, on its own motion, may subject this proposed land sale to referendum. Pursuant to Town Law, §64(2), a town … the town board on its own motion may subject this proposed land sale to referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… District officials did not establish adequate policies and procedures for network user accounts to prevent … they may not have procured them in a manner that is in the best interests of taxpayers. Officials did not seek competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) had a -2.68 … estate and real assets (9.66 percent) and absolute return strategies and opportunistic alternatives (3.85 percent). The … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… Fund (Fund) committed $1.3 billion to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) … Program, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. “These investments will … stranded assets, physical risk exposure and development of climate solution products and services. “MSCI is committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… the proposals were co-filed with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, on behalf of the New York City Retirement Systems, … be the standard expected of any responsible employer,” Lander said. “Aggressive anti-union practices that spill into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policies