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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Ausable Fishers Island Waste Management District Town of Guilderland Plattsburgh Housing Authority Town of Salem and the Westbury Water District
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… with guidance regarding the proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In the SFS, … refer to SFSSecure for the complete list of valid category codes. Bulkload Agencies Bulkload agencies should include the … refer to SFSSecure for the complete list of valid category codes. All Agencies Centralized and Agency Contract Purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1b-category-codesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… We examined a total of $639,218 in travel expenses for 20 Department of Transportation (Department) employees. Of the … incorrectly designated Poughkeepsie as the official station of the eight Tarrytown employees and, as a result, … Key Recommendations Ensure each employee's official station is established in compliance with State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesOversight of International Offices
… (ESD) monitors the effectiveness of its international offices and manages payments to foreign representatives to … representatives $2.7 million to manage ten international offices. ESD has recently scaled back its international presence and closed offices in Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Mexico and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesTravel Advisory No. 15
… continue to use electronic signatures to certify travel forms requiring the employee’s signature, including the AC … recognize employees who are telecommuting may be unable to print an AC 132-S for physical signature or provide it to a … AC 132-S use and this method is permitted for other travel forms that require an employee signature. References: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for all donations received or deposit money received from fundraisers and lounge sales. Deposits totaling … rely on unreliable revenues and one-time funding sources. From fiscal years 2014 through 2017, city officials balanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today after the Asset Owners Disclosure Project named the New York State Common Retirement Fund as the number one U.S. pension fund, and the … effort and proud that our hard work to protect the retirement security of more than one million New Yorkers from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskOpinion 95-30
… specified in General Municipal Law, §11 or, in the case of a school district public library, Education Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… Ratio for People with Disabilities, Nation vs. New York, 2009‑2020 Source: U.S. Department of Labor, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021XI.2.E Submission of Agency Contracts and Amendments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… process and documentation requirements for contract and amendment submittals subject to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) approval. Once … documents to OSC through EDSS. DETERMINING WHEN A CONTRACT AMENDMENT IS SUBJECT TO OSC REVIEW Original Contract Was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2e-submission-agency-contracts-and-amendmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… billion. "Climate change poses a significant threat to our investments. Smart, sustainable investments protect the long-term value of the Fund and at … President and CEO at Ceres . "These new, bold sustainable investments will go a long way in helping to make progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund), companies are taking action to address investment risks posed by climate change and … and opportunities for investors, but corporate America has to step up, adapt and address the challenges they’re facing,” … the state pension fund’s trustee, it’s my responsibility to protect and strengthen our investments. Making sure our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… agreed to the proposal and committed to adding a woman to its board in 2022. The proposal at First Community … search processes; 345 directors at 97 companies with only one board director who identifies as an underrepresented … 1,056 board director nominees at 455 companies for having only one woman on their board. About the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees' … combinations. The employer contribution rates announced today will apply to the salaries paid by each employer during … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Area #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… built into Windows operating systems to automatically “play” files stored on devices when connected to computers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… Prior to examining your local government’s or school’s IT internal controls, it is important to understand two concepts that are fundamental to how IT professionals approach data and network and system security: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the risk. Checks and documents must be properly prepared for deposit before being sent to DTF Treasury. If items are … they may be returned to the agency. Deposit Preparation: For a refund of appropriation document associated with a single check, submit only the check and SFS printout. For a refund of appropriation document associated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… office will conduct a training session in cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial safeguards for fire districts in Ulster County. “Fire district officials can benefit from … risk their lives protecting people and property throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… Long Island City, adjacent to the No. 7 line Hunters Point Ave. Station. The Facility was designed to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilitySelected Travel Expenses
… travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a personal vehicle policy for mileage reimbursement when the employee is … LIRR officials did not perform any analysis for personal vehicle usage but they do perform a cost benefit analysis when determining whether to purchase a new vehicle. Key Recommendations Revise the All-Agency Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expenses