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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… June 3, 2021 Edition Pre-Pandemic Improvements in Employment … affirmatively to questions asking whether he or she: (1) is deaf or has serious difficulty hearing; (2) is blind or … 2021. Prior Editions May 13, 2021 April 16, 2021 March 30, 2021 March 18, 2021 March 4, 2021 February 18, 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a $3 billion increase to the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) … Investment Program, raising its total commitment to $10 billion. "Climate change poses a significant threat to … committed to making the Paris Agreement’s goals a reality. I’m determined to keep New York State’s pension plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Monitoring of NotforProfit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance 2016S79
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-followCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… You must provide your employees workers’ compensation … coverage as a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four … Claims Keep track of where your claims come from so you can actively manage your risk areas and ensure that your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 15.5 … of payroll. "After three years of rate reductions, pension contribution rates will remain stable for our … the financial markets have been volatile, our pension fund remains one of the strongest and best funded in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… completion; whether the MTA has any plans for the use of the Facility before the expected 2022 opening of ESA; and whether the Facility is maintained and secured … from May 3, 2002 to May 23, 2017. Background As part of the MTA’s mammoth ESA project, it constructed the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… Advisor — seeking increased board diversity, inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and sexual … orientation. The companies are among hundreds with no women directors that DiNapoli has contacted as trustee of the … at a competitive disadvantage. And when companies fail to address shareholder concerns over lack of diversity they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… One way to detect and stop some forms of malware before it can affect its targets is by using antivirus software. … wrong with using different kinds of antivirus software, it may make timely, coordinated management of antivirus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… Having accurate and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it cannot be trusted? Availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsSelected Travel Expenses
… (MTA) - Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) expenses for travel and entertainment were appropriate and documented for MTA business purposes. The audit covers … 2013. Background The MTA is a public benefit corporation and a component unit of the State of New York, whose mission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … school districts and the education of approximately 2.5 million public school students statewide. To help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… today announced his 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 … and property throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement by the Comptroller DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Therefore, agencies must have proper control activities in place to mitigate the risk. Checks and documents must be … paperclip to group a check and printout together, or in the case of multiple checks, to fold the printout around … Multiple refund of appropriation deposits can be sent in a single envelope to DTF Treasury, but do not separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety … “Homelessness is a problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. … local oversight and inspection of uncertified shelters. In New York City, the Department of Homeless Services serves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Buildings Law provides that all contracts for amounts in excess of five thousand dollars for the work of … the whole or any part of the work to be performed, and, in the discretion of the said department or other agency, … Comptroller. As a result, once a state contracting entity, in accordance with the applicable procurement statute, has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… of Veterans Affairs. In 2015, OGS launched the program with a pilot group of ten agencies and authorities it … strategy to attract SDVOB applications, and coordinated with various state agencies and authorities to help them … contracting needs and potential service gaps, and work with strategic partners to increase the pool of certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… Gutierrez and Mr. VanValkenburgh allegedly violated their duty and used resources meant to protect their community to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probePurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … and Saratoga Race Course. In September 2008, upon renewal of its exclusive Franchise Agreement (Agreement), NYRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-S-37 ). About the Program The Department is composed of a central office and 11 regional offices … the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department vehicles. The Department … repairs, roadside assistance, and towing. The Contractor is required to negotiate costs with the private repair shops …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… government audits were issued. North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (Onondaga County) District … position, because the supervisor did not maintain accurate accounting records and reports. In addition, the board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits