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Opinion 98-6
… The supervisor would have a prohibited interest in renewal of such a contract and in any additional contracts … pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803 would be required. Renewal of that contract, and additional contracts with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely fashion. If not, the money could … in 2021. “Misplacing your gift cards after the holiday season is easy to do,” DiNapoli said. “Don’t wait too long to … Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely fashion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The lack of effective controls over travel and conference expenses will create an opportunity for … the risk of abuse (or fraud) occurring in travel and conference expenses. Managers should also be familiar with the requirements imposed by law on travel and conference expenses. Some of the more significant types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionReporting Formats – Enhanced Reporting
… Employers can submit their report as a file or manually in Retirement Online Report types include regular reports adjustments or updates to job data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formatsDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… DiNapoli. “The time to prepare for serious fiscal problems is before they arrive,” DiNapoli said. “The need for a cushion to fall back on is especially urgent today amid signs of a slowing economy. As the financial capital of the world, New York is particularly sensitive to economic downturns, which can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… The Hudson River–Black River Regulating District (HRBRRD) is a New York State public benefit corporation whose mission is to construct, maintain, and operate reservoirs in the … Use Policy, for its IT assets. Additionally, HRBRRD is responsible for adhering to provisions in the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/23/security-over-critical-systems-followAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… in Disasters System (eFINDS), an application managed by the Department of Health that uses barcoded wristbands to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followAccessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report , Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Report 2022-S-3 ). About the … and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the State’s park system, … and enjoyable recreational and informational opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors. Title II of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/accessibility-people-disabilities-followNew NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… Program (Report 2020-S-19 ). About the Program Broadband is a critical aspect of economic growth and job creation, and … and ensure public safety, as well as how information is stored, accessed, and shared. The COVID-19 pandemic … remained unserved or underserved in the State. ConnectALL is part of the National Telecommunications and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followMonitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Construction Management (Report 2020-S-42 ). About the … through the provision of architectural, engineering, and construction management services for buildings statewide. One … To achieve that mission, OGS operates the Design & Construction Group (D&C), which provides State agency clients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a fiscally independent public corporation that principally … to 3,000 public and workplace charging stations. Charge NY is a collaboration among the New York State Energy Research … stations where funds are available. The net effect is there is limited focus on residential and individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2166
… employees to update their addresses and payroll options in NYSPO. Affected Employees: All active employees of New York State enrolled in NYSPO. Background: Maintaining up-to-date addresses for … and current address information for all NYS employees. In an effort to improve the timeliness and accuracy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2166-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-employee-address-updateYour Pension Pay Stub
… Your monthly Pension Pay Stub is available in Retirement Online and provides a breakdown of credits, deductions and … totals of each. View Your Pension Pay Stub in Retirement Online Sign in to Retirement Online . Look under I want to… (located at the top right). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/your-pension-pay-stubPlacement Agent Ban
… agents, paid intermediaries and registered lobbyists in obtaining investments with the Common Retirement Fund. … agents paid intermediaries and registered lobbyists in obtaining investments with the CRF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/placement-agent-banLocal Government Ethics
… the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including, but not … and expanding the issues required to be addressed in local codes of ethics to include nepotism. Memo Bill Text … the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including but not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … whether the Department was providing effective oversight to ensure school compliance with fire safety procedures, … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Effectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation ( 2015-S-2 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/13/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation-followLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, … list that Lehman opened prior to the implementation of the 2008 banking policy. One was a Certificate of … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … accounts that were not on the list. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… funds. The Department made overpayments of $5,811 to two contractors. One contractor received $5,751 for personal … Ensure that costs reported by the Department’s network of contractors are supported, appropriate, and reimbursable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs