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Procurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Transit Authority … purposes, and whether the funds were properly monitored to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Our audit covered the … In 2009, the federal government passed the Recovery Act to provide financial assistance to states, localities, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdfOpinion 88-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … 2(a); VILLAGE LAW, §5-524(2): A village trustee who is an officer, employee and stockholder of a construction … Whether a newlyelected village trustee who is an officer shareholder and employee of a construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… above what it was at the close of the state fiscal year and restored most of the losses caused by the COVID-19 … there is a solution to the global public health crisis, market volatility and uncertainty will continue. We manage … one of the nation’s strongest, providing retirement security to our 1.1 million working and retired members and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsX.3.B OSC Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… AND POLICIES All vendors providing goods/materials or services to New York State must be registered in the Statewide Vendor … Address What is the vendor providing? Goods/Materials, Services, or Both Is the vendor required to have a US TIN? … All vendors providing goodsmaterials or services to New York State must be registered in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3b-osc-vendor-registrationEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Purpose To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) has taken … law firms and to minimize unbillable toll transactions. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 to August 20, 2017. Background The … To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority has taken action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … appear reasonable. However, city officials should assess what is a reasonable amount of fund balance for each fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… Investors, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the … to block a shareholder proposal for information on how the company will be impacted by public policies seeking to rein … filed a shareholder proposal in December, asking the company to publish an annual assessment of the impact on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs … of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their … comprehensive plan for affordable and supportive housing to ensure all New Yorkers have access to safe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeOpinion 89-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … and employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§806, 808: A town's code of ethics does not apply to officers and employees of a … Concerning the towns code of ethics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20DiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… averaging only 1.3 percent, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is … averaging only 13 percent according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsOffice of Operations: 2024 Virtual Fall Conference
… Thank you for your interest in the Office of Operations 2024 Virtual Fall Conference. By attending any of the courses below, you will be added to the Office of … in Procurements Course Length: 3 hours Join WebEx Presentation (PDF) 1:30 – 3:00: Procurement Thresholds This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2024-virtual-fall-conferenceChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… many city residents. The bill also eliminates the health insurance mandate under the Affordable Care Act, which could … from Albany. The Governor is scheduled to release his executive budget for FY 2019 in mid-January 2018. In the past, the Governor has proposed gap-closing actions that would have had impacts on the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid … asbestos abatement program. Auditors also determined DOL does not have accurate records to show who is required to pay … City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (NYC HPD): Housing Preferences for Veterans (2014-F-14) An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsInvestors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF), and the Church of England investment fund, have again asked … global efforts to mitigate climate change. The CRF and the Church of England filed a similar proposal for consideration … to the Paris Agreement 2 degree scenario." The CRF and the Church of England are currently engaged in ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… calendar year 2008 through calendar 2010, but declined in calendar year 2011. However, carrier incidents of $1,000 … of the first annual review. However, this practice is not in writing or approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. … them of their responsibility to report accidents to AAR in accordance with their contract and ensure they have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsCity of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. … City’s proposed annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key … costs. Include a tax overlay of $2,275,000 for to collect what is needed to fund operations. Review the adequacy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12Opinion 92-24
… LAW, §70-a; TOWN LAW, §64(11): A publication which does not satisfy the threshold requirements of General … Law, §70-a, because it is mailed as third class matter and does not have a paid subscription, may not be designated as … is published in the town, mailed as third class matter and does not have a paid subscription. If not, you also ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021-22. Background Chapter … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State … for ED drugs and treatments for recipients, including sex offenders, that are barred under Medicaid. “There are … it comes to erectile dysfunction drugs. And paying for sex offenders who’ve committed terrible crimes to get these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offenders