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Mount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
… (ESCO) or enter into a written contract with the ESCO for the procurement of natural gas. For nearly a decade, paid natural gas rates that were on … during our audit period had competition been sought for the supply of natural gas. Key Recommendations Procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/15/mount-vernon-city-school-district-procurement-natural-gas-2019m-91Selected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… $3 billion annually. System Administration is responsible for establishing policies that are in compliance with … requirements and through higher dollar thresholds for specific purchasing requirements. System Administration … consistently follow some of these procurement policies. For example, of 924 procurements we reviewed, 97 in the $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesContract Advisory No. 31
… the contract identification number based on OGS guidance and the appropriate Audit Type below. SFS users will submit the agreement (contract) and procurement record documents to OSC through the … Description should contain the group number, award number and OGS contract number. The contract value should equal the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data made available for the first time earlier this year. Nonprofit groups in New … and the economy.” "We commend Comptroller DiNapoli for calling attention to the important role that the … Island, applauds State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, for undertaking this report on the positive economic power of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsXIX.2.A Project IDs and Description – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… selected on transactions and collected in Project Costing for billing and reporting purposes. When setting up projects … use the best practice of ‘NEXT’ auto-numbering approach for their Project ID. Auto-numbering is aligned with guidance and avoids downstream issues that will occur for agencies who manually name their Project IDs. Using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2a-project-ids-and-descriptionDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … Deanna Hansen, faces up to 28 months to seven years in prison and will pay full restitution as part of the plea. … and the Albany County Sheriff’s Office for their work in bringing this case to a close. This office, along with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… City officials announced today. "We're making it easier for all New Yorkers, regardless of income level, to invest in … We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college attendance among … and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program provides a platform to empower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeOpinion 88-21
… to construct recreational building in which room(s) used for public meetings) VILLAGE LAW, §7-730(1): Park trust funds … (1) May park trust funds be used to construct a building for public recreation purposes? (2) May a village rent one of the rooms in the recreation building for holding public meetings, provided that the rental money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-21DiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… past three fiscal years, dropping from 44 school districts in 2012-13 to only 19 in 2014-15, according to a report issued today by State … Overall, 6.5 percent of districts exceeded the tax cap in 2012-13 (44 districts), 4.7 percent (32) in 2013-14 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… as the previous year for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) with a small increase in rates for the Police and Fire … The estimated average employer contribution rate for ERS will remain at 14.6 percent of payroll. The estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredDiNapoli: NYC Faces Unprecedented Fiscal and Economic Challenges
… Transportation Authority all need additional federal aid to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their budgets and a failure to aid one could adversely affect the others, according to a … federal budget relief, the City will need to make hard choices to ensure budget balance in the current fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nyc-faces-unprecedented-fiscal-and-economic-challengesOptional Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… taking pre-tax SCP deductions, you will still report the full gross reportable earnings to NYSLRS. However, you must … Social Security and State and local income taxes, use the full earnings before the deductions are taken. Rev. 11/23 … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/optional-service-credit-purchase-paymentsDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for both of its systems – the Employees’ Retirement System … ability to weather volatile markets. Our prudent strategy for long-term, steady returns helps ensure our state’s … reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, our investment decisions are always made based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… is more important than her sincere and tireless concern for the more than one million New York state workers, retirees and families who rely on the Fund for financial security," DiNapoli said. "Since Vicki joined … one of the largest and best in the country. I thank her for her contributions and wish her the best," DiNapoli added. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… district in New York and across the country has to plan for the unthinkable," DiNapoli said. "My auditors are going … Development. "I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for launching these audits and recognizing the importance of … our top priority from here on out as we lead the charge for safety in our schools." The audits announced today will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyXIV.3.B Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) – XIV. Special Procedures
… Investment Pool (STIP) represents a mechanism that allows for separate accounting for individual fund receipts and disbursements AND the … funds within the State’s General Checking Account (GCA) for the purposes of short-term investments. This permits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3b-short-term-investment-pool-stipOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… is intended to significantly lessen the time it takes for the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to audit and … 1 and Equipment procurements that use an Invitation for Bid (IFB) are eligible for the Quick Contracting program if they meet the prescribed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewOpinion 94-12
… its vacant land with a not-for-profit association, if it is determined the land is temporarily not needed for fire district purposes. The … should take steps to ensure that the negotiated lease is upon the best or most beneficial terms. The lease may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12Member Outreach and Presentations
… Services We Offer Pre-Retirement Presentation (Webinar) A … Office of Employee Relations administers pre-retirement planning webinars . Contact your agency liaison to learn how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-outreach-and-presentationsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… set forth her agenda. State government is here to work for the people of this state and make life better and more equitable for all New Yorkers. Her top priorities, including addressing … uneven, and inflation is still too high. To prepare for future risks and uncertainties, rainy day reserve targets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-address