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XI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In the SFS, the category code is used on … proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1b-category-codesBeacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… Background The Beacon City School District is located in the City of Beacon, Dutchess County. The District, which … when auditing the claims related to purchases that do not require competitive bidding. The claims auditor did … OPO have sufficient funds available before approving the claim for payment. … Beacon City School District Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Opinion 89-35
… The town comptroller has been designated as the accounting officer of the town. In addition, the town board … board, by resolution, may designate the comptroller as the accounting officer of the town and thereby transfer all of the accounting duties of the supervisor to the comptroller (Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35DiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… committee’s new Chairman. “David Peirez’s expertise, his integrity and his insight have helped grow our portfolio … have prepared him to lead its work in guiding our pension fund’s investments.” “It has been a professional … to help guide real estate investments for the state’s pension fund,” Peirez said. “My gratitude goes to Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… announced. William Tarby pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and Official Misconduct. As part of his … work of my office, his crimes were uncovered, and he is being held accountable. I’d like to thank Attorney General … authority to enrich themselves are not only violating the law, they’re violating the basic trust that New Yorkers put …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… in facial recognition software, particularly for groups other than white males. However, it has not set a standard of … which are required every five years for buildings over six stories tall. The audit also found that none of the agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsOpinion 2006-2
… authorized to establish and extend water districts upon petition of a prescribed number of owners of taxable real … be constructed for the district must be stated in both the petition and notice of hearing (Town Law §§191, 193[1]). … for the improvement in the district, as stated in the petition for the establishment of the district, may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Opinion 91-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and … (management, custody and control of town property) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(2); TOWN LAW, §§32(1), 64(3): The town board may … equipment is to be used so long as the equipment is being used for lawful town highway purposes (1983 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Discretionary Thresholds - State Finance Law
This chart summarizes discretionary thresholds, Contract Reporter requirements, and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) pre-approval requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/guidance/pdf/XI2-A-state-finance-law-thresholds.pdfArticle 18 General Municipal Law
Conflicts of Interest: Municipal Officers and Employees The Fundamentals of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/resources/pdf/Article18GeneralMunicipalLaw.pdfGENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW - SECTION 35
GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW - SECTION 35
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/GML-clerk.pdfThe Prompt Contracting Law - Background
Chapter 166 of the Laws of 1991 added Article XI-B (the Prompt Contracting Law) to the State Finance Law to promote prompt contracting with not-for-profit organ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/pcl-background.pdfDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… being convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. The defendant, … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… Overview Pursuant to the State Finance Law, §98, the State Comptroller shall invest and keep … all moneys belonging to any and all funds (of the State) in classes and kinds of investments that are identified in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewOpinion 97-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … computer-based research undertaken in connection with the case. Section 722 of the County Law requires the governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16State Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,958 contracts for state agencies and … Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Upstate New York (GENIUS NY) program. $4.3 million to the Research Foundation for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said. “Ms. Bertolino knowingly defrauded … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Albany County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
Throughout the fiscal year the State Comptroller and DOB monitor the flow of revenue and the pattern of expenditures against financial plan projections
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationLegalities of Purchasing and Competitive Bidding Presentation
Please print out presentation to follow along with webinar being held on June 23, 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/legalities-of-competitive-bidding-06-23-2021.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… million). $5 million revenue generating contract with Brand Sense Partners LLC for trademark licensing services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015