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DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… New York, we continue to suffer unimaginable losses. Too many families have lost loved ones, huge numbers of New … debt service payments for budget gap relief in subsequent years. After that, budget gaps are projected to grow from … DiNapoli’s office says the Executive Budget is unclear on how the state would use billions of dollars in unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerPreferred Source Contracting
… in a manner that best meets the purpose of the Preferred Source Program (Program) and is in the best interest of the … and economic goals, certain providers have “Preferred Source” status under the law. The acquisition of commodities … and is responsible for approving pricing for preferred source contracts over $50,000, and for maintaining, on behalf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingArchived: Legislative Session 2021–2022
… competitive negotiation concluding with a best and final offer; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2021-2022Area #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of their data and systems without ensuring that the people … cover the federal and State laws governing confidentiality of student, teacher or principal PII, and how employees can comply with those laws. There have been many accounts of users whose actions caused significant IT system harm or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessTravel FAQs
… beyond the minimum required by the Comptroller’s Office.If you have questions that are not addressed below, please … required for receipted per diem amounts? What should I do if I cannot provide a receipt because a receipt is not … trip. What is the definition of an overnight trip? I am a part time employee – am I entitled to an extra meal when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travel/travel-faqsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… 95 (Open Data) (Report 2019-S-65 ). About the Program State government entities possess large amounts of valuable … the collection and public dissemination of publishable State data maintained by covered State entities (generally, those headed by individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followGilboa-Conesville Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-175)
… balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage the District’s fund balance. As a … taxpayers and the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board overestimated appropriations … Adopt realistic budgets and appropriate fund balance only when needed to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/gilboa-conesville-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022mXII.6.Z Processing Payments to Complex Entities – XII. Expenditures
… Queens, and Staten Island 1000005525 National Grid - NYC Utility Utility 2 PO Box 11741 Newark, NJ 07101 NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6z-processing-payments-complex-entitiesDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… and the economy.” "We commend Comptroller DiNapoli for calling attention to the important role that the nonprofit … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… Housing Program units are assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established waiting lists. Our … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing … Program developments with approximately 68,000 apartments. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… of invalid claims and inadequate oversight by the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services … revealed that millions of dollars were claimed and spent on ineligible costs. Officials from the Office of Alcoholism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… rate higher than the maximum rate. It may be in the best interest of the local government or school district to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsOtselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings District officials did not always seek … to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Out of nine purchases under the competitive bidding threshold reviewed totaling $109,671 and two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), has filed shareholder proposals with portfolio … the company is trying to resolve internally or through litigation. Beyond the pain and suffering they cause, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the NYC Department of Education (DoE) was not doing enough to … audit is extremely troubling. LGBTQ youth in particular face disproportional rates of harassment, discrimination, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… to find. “Taxpayers should have easy access to information about their school districts’ finances,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkOpinion 90-57
… under a fire protection contract, the parties may take account of the cost to the village of funding a service award … payable under the contract, the parties have taken into account the cost to the village of a service award program … protection contract and, therefore, the contract price is fixed solely as a result of negotiation between the parties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Preparing and Applying for Retirement
… to take. When you’re ready to apply for retirement, you can do everything online. Learn about what you’ll need to … more information about the types of benefits available and how to apply, visit our Disability Benefits page . Preparing … date of retirement. Estimate Your Pension Finding out how much you can expect to receive is a critical step in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementDiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… contracting with employment service providers — and only about a third (199) of those 621 providers — use NYESS. NYESS … officials may educate their employment service providers about NYESS; and collaborating with agencies and employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… overseeing adult care facilities, risking the health and safety of vulnerable residents, according to an audit … be left at risk.” Adult care facilities are primarily home to the elderly who can no longer live independently, but do not require the care of a nursing home. These facilities provide housing, meals and personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-finds