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Continuity of Operations Planning

… capability through tests, training, and exercises. Key Findings During our testing of a sample of 11 State … handle emergency or disaster situations more effectively. Key Recommendations Incorporate the results of our audit into …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planning

Management of Cash and Investments

… portfolio. However, improvements are needed to provide the best assurances that cash and investments are optimally …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investments

Schoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)

… budgeted general fund appropriations were $71.2 million. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of … cost was paid for 18 of 28 professional service contracts. Key Recommendations Create policies and procedures relating …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87

College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls

… a set of minimum security requirements that are considered best practices for all State entities, including SUNY …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controls

Opinion 90-50

… if he determines it to be necessary and in the best interest of the state to do so . . . . The remainder of … project provided he determines that doing so is in the best interest of the State. Subdivision 27 of section 10 of … funds, when he determined that it was in the State's best interest to do so, where the municipality has requested …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50

Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight

… hired and supervised their custodial staff, handled their payroll, and purchased their supplies. In April 2016, citing … custodial services at DOE schools. NYCSSS would handle staffing, including hiring and payroll, and DSF would be responsible for purchasing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversight

DiNapoli: New York Sending More Tax Dollars to Federal Government Than it Gets Back

… by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. "New York sent an estimated $40.9 billion more in tax payments to Washington in 2016 than it received back in … in some areas, in total it receives significantly less per tax dollar than the vast majority of states. Federal decision …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-back

Snyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)

… distinct and separate from the Town of Amherst, located in Erie County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365

Software Management (2015-MR-3)

… our audit was to assess software management and website, web application and supporting server vulnerabilities for the … budgeted a total of $12.7 million for IT appropriations in the 2014-15 fiscal year. Key Findings Corning Community …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2194

… agencies of revised procedures for requesting payroll information related to garnishments and other deductions. … personal privacy and safeguard the confidentiality of NYS employees’ personal data. Effective Dates: This bulletin … garnishment or deduction related questions, they should contact the appropriate Bureau of State Payroll Services’ …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2194-employee-payroll-deduction-information-requests

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions

… with an estimated $1.9 trillion under management, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as Trustee of … 100+ initiative, of ensuring companies develop business strategies consistent with the Paris Agreement. Climate … of $207.4 billion as of the March 31, 2018 end of its most recent fiscal year. The Fund holds and invests the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissions

DiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program

… provide capital to businesses that are implementing growth strategies, expanding operations or transitioning ownership. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-program

DiNapoli: NY Pension Fund Reaches Climate Agreements With Five Portfolio Companies

… It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Report Progress Report on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-ny-pension-fund-reaches-climate-agreements-five-portfolio-companies

Monitoring of Homeless Data

… if OTDA’s programs are using all available data to best address the needs of those experiencing or at risk of … (NYSHADE) initiative. Survey Local Districts to determine best practices for managing client-level data and employ … if OTDAs programs are using all available data to best address the needs of those …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-data

Selected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities

… procedures. A May 2007 DOJ publication established best practices for state and local government website … station is located. PANYNJ’s website did not follow DOJ’s best practices toolkit and has only limited accessibility …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/29/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities

DiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight

… accountability,” said DiNapoli. “IDAs are leveraging tax breaks in exchange for long-term jobs and future revenue …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversight

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014

… approved more than 1.5 million payments worth more than $10 billion in January 2014. His office also rejected 191 … the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… identified. Higher Education Services Corporation: College of Westchester Tuition Assistance Program (2015-T-5) Auditors determined that the procedures used by Westchester officials to certify students for state financial aid substantially complied with …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits