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DiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… will have on tax collections." Through November, All Funds receipts totaled $94.9 billion, a decline of $777.3 … offset partly by the new monetary settlements. All Funds spending totaled $96.3 billion through Nov. 30, $5.3 … funded payments to the Essential Plan program). All Funds spending was $308.7 million lower than the latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportTown of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… of Middlebury is located in Wyoming County and serves a population of approximately 1,440 residents. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212Opinion 92-50
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (preference to … , whether a county could adopt a local law which provides for an award of a contract after competitive bidding to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2015
… Thomas P. DiNapoli urged businesses and government to seek creative solutions to climate change that create economic opportunities. “Earth Day … energy companies at their annual meetings to report how they are responding to climate change and the risks it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2015DiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 25.2% since 2019 and low-income households are … and it has not escaped anyone that higher food costs have hit household budgets in New York City hard, with price … to reduce food insecurity and ensure New York’s families have enough to eat.” Nationally, food made up the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenProcurement Practices
… of New York – University at Buffalo’s procurement and contracting practices provide sufficient assurance that … paid to two vendors: Buffalo Foundation Activities, Inc. for research-related administrative services; and Corr Distributors, Inc. for custodial equipment maintenance. Buffalo’s poor monitoring of spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by … year ago, driven by double-digit increases in the costs of energy and transportation. Despite lagging inflation … costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, transportation, recreation and food. While some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsXI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… application modifications, and configuration changes. The number of personnel needed to perform software maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contractsOpinion 2010-2
… separately elected board of commissioners is not required to sell vehicles that are no longer needed for district purposes pursuant to a competitive bidding process. The method of sale chosen, … district with a separately elected board of commissioners, to which Town Law, article 13 (§ 210 et seq .) applies, 1 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Examination of Pitts Management Associates, Inc. Travel Expenses
… Pitts Management Associates, Inc. (PMA) were incurred for business purposes and were reasonable in price. Background Under its contracts with SUNY Downstate … It also limited the expenses to the guidelines outlined in the PMA Staff and Subcontract Associate Employees Handbook …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/08/examination-pitts-management-associates-inc-travel-expensesGreenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if District officials had adequate … purchased fixed assets totaling $145,398 during our audit period, the District does not have a comprehensive … $124,880. Twenty pieces of equipment purchased during the audit period totaling over $44,000 were not listed on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/02/28/greenville-fire-district-fixed-assets-2019m-223Town of Darien – State Contract Loader Purchases (2013M-88)
… was to examine Highway Department purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2011, through January 30, 2013. … and four Council members. The Town’s adopted budget for 2013 totaled $3.2 million. Key Finding Town officials did … that they received the correct State contract prices for the four loaders they purchased in 2011, 2012 and 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-darien-state-contract-loader-purchases-2013m-88Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10Tompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-7Locust Valley Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Management (2024M-134)
… agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/04/locust-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentWashington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … did not include all businesses with timing devices. In addition, the Director did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4Senate Hearing on the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act - April 2019
Statement of Anastasia Titarchuk, Interim Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund, at Senate Hearing on the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/ffda-senate-testimony-2019.pdfWalton Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-24)
… confirm their location and that they were inventoried, and 10 additional IT assets to confirm they were inventoried. We … annual and complete physical inventories and compare results to inventory records. District officials disagreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/walton-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-24Jefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or … inspection and investigation records as required by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Cost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and wait for it to be approved. This also saves time and energy for procurement staff. The cost of this … To ensure that credit cards are used only for approved and necessary expenses, local governments must have both a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraud