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Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… is independent of both the purchasing and treasury (check signing) functions. The claims auditing official should indicate his or her approval of claims by signing or initialing each individual voucher packet or an … be forwarded to the officer responsible for preparing and signing checks. After the claims auditing official has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… father’s identity for personal gain,” Soares said. “I hope this resolution deters anyone who might think of gaming the system. I’d like to thank ADA Bill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… The money could also be transferred to any state agency or public authority for the purposes described. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… government audits were issued. North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (Onondaga County) District … based on RFPs issued in 2013 and 2014. Somers Central School District – User Accounts and Software Updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… advocates for its portfolio companies to adopt sustainable business practices that help protect long-term value. In … issues emerge. As of May 1, 2014, the Fund owned 180,600 shares of Guess? valued at $4.9 million. Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… the National Association of State Retirement Systems. The Kentucky Employees Retirement System was the only state with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25DiNapoli: Women in New York Still Earn Far Less Than Men
… Women in New York earned 87 cents on the dollar compared to men in 2023, according to a report on the gender pay gap … Women would have to work an extra 53 days to make what men in New York earned in 2023. Median earnings in 2023 for … in New York were $62,111 compared to $71,168 for men. Women’s median earnings as a share of men’s earnings in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… great strides putting in place a program that will benefit veterans, New York state and taxpayers alike,”DiNapoli said. … of 10 percent or greater from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2015, OGS launched the program with a pilot group …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startVII.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 … who will deposit the funds into the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will only … checks money orders etc and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen showing Business Unit Deposit ID and total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2c-direct-journal-payment-payment-worksheet-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… and Official Misconduct and arraigned in Hurley Town Court. Gutierrez, who stepped down as chief is still serving … constituents in the West Hurley Fire District who spoke up and brought this matter to my attention. I would like to … first responders are some of the best around. We need to look at this as an opportunity to form a renewed bond with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeOpinion 88-76
… moneys appropriated by a village to a village public library must be credited to the library fund and not to the village general fund. EDUCATION … §11: Moneys donated by private persons to a village public library may be invested by the library trustees in … the investment of moneys appropriated by the village for library purposes is credited to the library fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-76DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… shelter system. “The Department of Social Services must do a better job helping some of the city’s most vulnerable … that better serve their needs, as warranted. Consider what actions to take for clients who may cause danger to … some negative impacts to precautions implemented during the pandemic, and asserted that there is not a causal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section outlines the procedures to be followed by a State agency to execute the transfer of the rights, … (“Transferor”). Contractors doing business with New York State may attempt to transfer their rights, obligations, and … and that their consent is required for certain transfers. State Finance Law, Article 9, Section 138 states contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsCorporate Governance
The New York State Common Retirement Funds Corporate Governance Program supports and facilitates the integration of environmental social and governance ESG into the Funds investments process
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governanceDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… examines the financial impacts of climate change on the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and recommends ways for the Fund to build on its climate change work to protect and add value … The six-member Decarbonization Advisory Panel, the first of its kind for a public pension fund, was formed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… are funded by a fee set by the Surrogate’s Court on the closing value of each administered estate. As of December 31, … several vendors did not complete the required “Application to Provide Services.” The NCPA also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesPipeline Safety Oversight
… Public Service Commission (PSC) is providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance with State regulations and … the federal Department of Transportation administers pipeline safety nationwide. To do this, it delegates some of … pipelines. Between 1995 and 2014, New York had 194 pipeline incidents with 23 fatalities, 123 injuries, and $77 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… financial oversight of state agencies public authorities loca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $178.1 Billion
… markets during a volatile year. The Fund has an estimated value of $178.1 billion. “Despite weak equity markets, the … expected rate of return is 7 percent. The Fund’s value reflects $10.9 billion in benefits paid out during the … years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. A graph showing the Fund’s value since 1993 is available here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1781-billionPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues … was named after Lisa Smart, a 30-year-old woman who died in 1997 as a result of a medical error introduced during … of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Patient Safety Center Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-follow