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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… that has a classification as a “procurement supplier” in the NYS vendor file. This policy, subject exceptions, is … XI-A, Section 3 – Purchase Orders for more information. In addition, agencies are required to use PCards to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useManchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… totaling approximately $1.2 million and completed $149,000 in additional work that were not presented to and approved by … the statutory bid limit. Procure professional services in accordance with District policy. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… actions build on exclusions adopted in prior budgets that have significantly eroded the Comptroller’s vital role in … completed in an average of just 5.3 days in 2021. A bill to statutorily restore certain OSC oversight authority for … 112 of State Finance Law , the Comptroller is required to review and approve certain government contracts before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsDiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… Proposals During the 2024 proxy season, the Fund expects a number of its shareholder proposals to be voted on at company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesOpinion 99-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (by … of underground water tanks and related equipment, in compliance with a county health department order and in conjunction with the connection to a new water supply, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14DiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… 77 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) in 2014, according to a report … were late 87 percent of the time, a review of the trend for more than two decades indicates that late contracting remains as serious a problem for NFPs today as when the Prompt Contracting Law was enacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsTown of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… – pdf] Audit Objective To determine whether the Town of Middleburgh (Town) Town Board (Board) properly audited … have been paid for inappropriate purposes. From our review of 184 claims totaling $340,204 we found: The Board approved … were not approved by the Board prior to purchase, two of which were unsupported. Four claims totaling $10,064 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56DiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Several of the amendments give the Executive great latitude in … $4.55 billion to existing appropriations at the Department of Health (DOH), the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), allocating these appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsEmployer Projected Invoice
… It approximates next year’s annual invoice. If you have the Billing Security Role, we notify you when your … 2025. Payment will be due February 1, 2026, or you will have the option to pay a discounted prepayment amount by … Program . For participants of these programs, this does not account for the balance of your Reserve Fund, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-projected-invoiceDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $178.1 Billion
… alternatives and real estate delivering returns of 9.12, 4.00 and 13.14 percent, respectively. Absolute return … actuarial assumptions, including wage growth, inflation, age of retirement and mortality. The Fund’s long-term … 9.12% 7.8% Real Estate 13.14% 6.9% Global Equities -3.61% 4.6% TIPS** 2.26% 3.6% Absolute Return Strategies -4.78% 3.4% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1781-billionFly Creek Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2022M-115)
… (Board) did not ensure purchases were made at the best price. District officials could not demonstrate that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/23/fly-creek-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2022m-115Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… contracts, officials used vendors that were granted awards from group purchasing organization contracts. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Naples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… that advises the Treasurer and Business Manager by email or text every time an online transaction occurs. … Naples …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objectives Determine whether the Town of Owasco (Town) Board (Board) effectively managed fund … in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of the taxpayers. Key Findings The Board did not effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
… with District policy. As a result, services may not have been procured in the most economical manner and in the … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… per year and carries more traffic than any other bridge or tunnel authority in the nation. Toll revenues from TBTA … the image is “rejected.” TBTA defines “leakage” or “rejected images” as unbillable transactions. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followTown of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services, as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 103 or the Town’s procurement policy (Policy). Of the purchases … agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… law. Ensure all claims requiring Board audit are presented to the Board, and only audited and approved claims are listed … abstracts of audited claims. Periodically compare prices to State contracts and contracts bid by other governments to help ensure purchases are cost effective and in the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-sanford-claims-audit-process-2021m-189DiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… that it's in their own interest to let daylight shine on corporate political spending," DiNapoli said. "The … proposals asked the companies to report their spending on candidates, political parties, ballot measures, any direct … at 11 other portfolio companies: Aetna Inc., Delta Air Lines, Express Scripts Holding Co., NextEra Energy Inc., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributions