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Nondiscretionary Spending and Budgetary Management
Nondiscretionary spending as a share of total funds spending has declined from a peak of 43 percent in FY 2014 to 38 percent as of FY 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2024.pdfEcoNews, Spring 2019
Developed from the recommendations of the Fund’s Decarbonization Advisory Panel, the Plan identifies the steps the Fund is taking to help ensure that the compan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2019.pdfNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… rights. The proposals were filed with Walmart Inc., CVS Pharmacy Inc., Netflix Inc., DoorDash Inc. and Gannett Co. … to join Comptroller DiNapoli and the New York State Common Retirement Fund to emphasize that the long-term value … profitable long-term strategy. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (2020-S-18)
To determine whether the Board of Elections (BOE) utilized available funding from the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the State’s election technology and infrastructure.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s18.pdfMWBE Report 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
In the 2020-21 fiscal year, market disruptions from the global pandemic gradually turned to optimism that the race against the COVID-19 virus would be won, ushering in a return to “normal” times.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2020-21.pdfXII.5.I Prompt Payment Interest – XII. Expenditures
… New York State Finance Law §179-f requires the State to pay vendors promptly (within 30 days for most vendors, 15 … qualified Small Business vendors). When the State fails to pay the vendor by the Net Due Date, the State may be required … State Finance Law (SFL) §179-f requires the State to pay vendors within 30 days for most vendors, and 15 days for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5i-prompt-payment-interestDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… A village recreation attendant admitted stealing more than … the theft and brought the matter to Flynn's office as part of their ongoing partnership. Erickson was terminated … taxpayers, but stole money intended to support programs for children in the Village of Hamburg. I want to thank our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk was sentenced yesterday for stealing more than $5,680 from Bombay Justice … A North Country court clerk was sentenced yesterday for stealing more than $5680 from Bombay Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… in 2023. “State agencies should ensure that overtime use is justified, and services are provided safely and … agency overtime hours; OPWDD more than 6 million hours, 26.6%; and Mental Health nearly 3.4 million hours, or almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… (DOB) projections, according to the April state cash report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled slightly more than $1.2 billion through the first month, 2.9 percent more than the previous year and … State operations spending totaled $1.6 billion through the first month. Debt service totaled $165.9 million and spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-reportXIV.14.E Recording General Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… It occurs when 75% or more of the estimated useful life of the component has expired It extends the useful life of the component being renovated The original component being renovated will be retired if the actual cost of the renovation is 75% or more of the current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14e-recording-general-capital-assetsCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… President’s actions pose a threat to our economy. They not only limit the talent pool for hiring, but demonize the very …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationDiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it belongs to them. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2015-16, DiNapoli’s office set a … today announced that his office has over $145 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyProactive Cybersecurity Steps for Local Governments and Schools – Part 1
This webinar will walk through proactive steps that local government and school officials should take, and demonstrate how those steps can help thwart ransomware attacks at five key points during a typical ransomware attack.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/proactive-cybersecurity-steps-part1-101123.pdfIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… monitoring SFS for federal spending on projects without a Customer Contract/Federal Grant Award attached. Additionally, … agency pre award monitoring: NY_PC_QRY_PREAWD_PRJ_ACTIVITY Contact your agency's ASA to acquire the proper security roles if you are unable to view or run these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
Recently released data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York has surpassed prepandemic levels by 128 percent
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021XIV.14.L Asset Retirement Obligations – XIV. Special Procedures
… external obligating events include: Approval of federal, state, or local laws or regulations Creation of a legally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv/xiv14l-asset-retirement-obligationsIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The audit of claims or vouchers (the terms are used interchangeably in … that a thorough, deliberate and independent audit of claims be conducted before payments are authorized. With … for goods and services not received. An effective audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionOpinion 99-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning Contractors Assoc. v. New York State Thruway Authority , 5 NY2d 420, 185 NYS2d 534; see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6DiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… System (NYSLRS) that she never received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. … Retirement System by lying that she had never received a loan check,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to my … October 14, 2021, she submitted a request to NYSLRS for a loan against her pension in the amount of $4,055. After she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-york