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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today on the … An independent report by the Olson Group, prepared under contract with New York state, was expected to be an objective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseContinuity of Operations Planning
… August 23, 2017. Background The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (Division) is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream Restoration Project and the overall contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Examination of Travel Expenses
… Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and regulations, travel between an … Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesManagement of Cash and Investments
… members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. The MTA includes seven constituent agencies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsTravel Advisory No. 2
… be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel … There may be adverse tax consequences to the employee when (i) the agency head designates an official station that … tax home, or (ii) an employee’s tax home changes without a corresponding change to the employee’s official station. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Amherst, located in Erie County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365DiNapoli Statement on the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State
… will continue to manage the pension fund in the long-term best interests of our members, retirees and the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-9th-proposal-2018-state-stateCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… To determine whether the network security controls at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (College) are sufficient to minimize the various risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsDraft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… may be prepared using the Domestic Relations Order (DRO) template, which has been developed by NYSLRS with guidance from the NYSLRS legal counsel. The template will generate a customized proposal based on a … status using specific information the member provides. Template selections must mirror the agreements reached …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateWeedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through March 1, 2016. Background … The Weedsport Central School District is located in the Towns of Brutus, Cato, Conquest, Mentz, Sennett and … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $17.56 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Software Management (2015-MR-3)
… budgeted a total of $12.7 million for IT appropriations in the 2014-15 fiscal year. Key Findings Corning Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3Marlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… recommended to the Board, and the Board approved, a contract with the LLC’s principal owner to provide services … to their private business associates and evaluate the contract with the LLC’s principal owner and determine whether … interests of the District. Seek competition from potential vendors and award the contract for report card services on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessHammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… at more than three times the 4 percent allowed by New York State Real Property Tax Law Section 1318. Five reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54State Agencies Bulletin No. 2194
… is to inform agencies of revised procedures for requesting payroll information related to garnishments and other … Effective Dates: This bulletin is effective immediately. OSC Actions: If an employee contacts the Bureau of State … presentation from the 2023 Office of Operations’ Fall Conference. A pdf of the presentation is also available. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2194-employee-payroll-deduction-information-requestsNoise in New York City Neighborhoods: Assessing Risk in Urban Noise Management, January 2018
Every day, New York City’s eight million residents face a mix of urban noise, which, at best, poses an annoyance and, at worst, impacts quality of life.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-noise-in-nyc-2018.pdfDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… DMNA’s obligation to seek a reasonable cost and act in the best interest of the state. In response to the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsIV.4 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… incur obligations for specific purposes each fiscal year in the form of an appropriation. Contract encumbrances and … and recorded using an expenditure account code in SFS. Every effort has been made to provide expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-iv/iv4-overviewTown of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to October 22, 2012. … The Town of Dover is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 8,700. The Town is governed by … not properly audit claims and failed to use competition when procuring professional services, increasing the risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139