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Monitoring 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
… sector insurance carrier Purchase a policy from the New York State Insurance Fund Become self-insured as … a top priority for your local government. Resources New York State Workers' Compensation Board New York State Insurance Fund Updated 2016 … CostSaving Ideas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsUtilization 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
… analysis to ensure that personal vehicle use is in the best interest of the agency, as LIRR policy requires. Rent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… Advisor — seeking increased board diversity, inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and sexual … companies seeking increased board diversity inclusive of sex race ethnicity age gender identity and sexual orientation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 15.5 percent of payroll to 15.3 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and … (PFRS) will increase to 24.4 percent from 24.3 percent of payroll. "After three years of rate reductions, pension …
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
… malware can be embedded onto a wide variety of devices, a best practice is to force scans of any new devices connected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… submission. Having accurate and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Report 2020-S-63 ). About the Program As the steward of New York State’s education program, the State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… who will deposit the funds into the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will only accept … also submit a document listing the checks. Do not submit any other documents to Treasury. Checks must be ready to be … … Agencies will forward the checks money orders etc and any corresponding documents to DTF Treasury who will deposit …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office … the fire services and by utilizing the expertise of the NYS Comptroller’s Office, this training will be a valuable … Government and School Accountability. To register and RSVP contact Ulster County’s Director of Emergency Communications, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… – and sometimes even squalid – shelters that pose a real danger to the health and safety of families and … use, disabled smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, missing outlet covers, exposed wires, mold in bathrooms and bedrooms, … a parent organization. Since they receive no government money, these facilities generally receive even less oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
This section reminds New York State contracting entities of their legal obligations with respect to determining the responsibility of a business entity vendor contractor or offerer to which a contract may be awarded
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… best around. We need to look at this as an opportunity to form a renewed bond with the residents and the Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … plan that includes milestones and participation goals to help ensure this worthwhile program continues on the right path. OGS leadership and the SDVOB Division are to be commended for effectively making this important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… In compliance with State Finance Law regarding preferred source vendors, in 2011 the Department contracted with NYSID, a workforce advocacy organization with preferred source status, to process the State's paper returns for tax … desired by a State agency is available from a preferred source at a price that is no more than 15 percent above the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is a not-for-profit corporation that holds the exclusive franchise … December 31, 2022, NYRA spent approximately $385 million for the purchase of goods and services. The Agreement sets … practices result in obtaining goods and services at the best available prices, primarily through competition. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followVII.2.C Direct Journal Payment & Payment Worksheet - Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… money orders, etc. and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen, showing Business Unit, Deposit ID and total … must also ensure that the ‘Complete’ box is checked on Direct Journal Payments submitted in SFS. Failure to check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-vii/vii2c-direct-journal-payment-payment-worksheet-treasury-requirementsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… and Transportation-Related Expenses (Report 2019-S-37 ). About the Program The Department is composed of a central … expenses totaled approximately $73 million, including about $9.5 million to the Contractor and more than $10.2 … both central office officials and regional fleet managers about purchases under the Contract. The Department also did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followXI.18.H The Infrastructure Investment Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… method, for capital projects 2 located in New York State related to physical infrastructure undertaken by an … and Part M of Chapter 39 of the Laws of 2019 for details on Authorized Projects/Entities. Projects/Entities. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18h-infrastructure-investment-act