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DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… performance in New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess their plans for spending federal … for eighth grade reading but declined in eighth grade math (down 6 points). Over this time, New York’s losses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… pay tolls. Instead, all motorists simply drive through any lane they choose. There are three ways to pay with cashless … 2) Short Term Account, and 3) Tolls by Mail. The Open Road Tolling in-lane toll collection system captures up to six images per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followOversight of Drug Disposal
… disposed of to mitigate those risks. Certain long-accepted disposal practices, such as flushing and garbage disposal, have led to the contamination of environmental … resources. However, more environmentally sound disposal options, such as approved drug take-back programs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 billion increase to the New York State Common Retirement … existing indices of domestic stocks, particularly the Russell 1000, which are passive investments in the largest … lower carbon emissions with returns that closely track the Russell 1000 index. The carbon footprint of DiNapoli's low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionOpinion 2001-11
… Municipal Law) -- Purchases and Sales (assistant fire chief as stockholder of corporation doing business with fire district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §801: An assistant chief of a fire district fire department who owns more than … repair of radios for, the fire district if, as assistant chief, he or she does not have any of the powers and duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11XI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) include in the Consulting Services Report it compiles annually on contracts issued by state agencies for consulting services during the previous fiscal year, certain … persons employed to provide services under a contract for consulting services, the number of hours worked and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has launched a … Inc. (co-filing with the Comptroller of the City of New York) to voluntarily disclose their federally-filed EEO-1 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… collection efforts. Transfer stations: A transfer station may include one or more large containers for solid … dramatically if local governments contracted for services on behalf of households instead of requiring households to … limiting the number of garbage trucks on its roads. Less traffic from garbage trucks may increase the longevity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… member of a board of education (board), you’re responsible for ensuring the school budget is well managed and operations are cost effective. Auditing … dependent (related or not) In addition, you must use good judgment by not appointing other relatives, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesComptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
… disabilities remain woefully underrepresented in corporate America, representing 10.7 million potential skilled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusionPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… Source Contracting (Report 2014-S - 77 ). Background New York State’s Preferred Source Program, established under Section 162 of the New York State Finance Law (Law), grants “preferred source” … over $50,000, and for maintaining, on behalf of the New York State Procurement Council (Procurement Council), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 … Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of … Thomas P DiNapolis Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year SY ending on June 30 2022 down from 23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressV.2 Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… and can not be aligned with a broader statewide use Tree Updates Yes Yes NOTE: Program values require KK_DB_PRGM tree placement from DOB and RPT_SW_PRGM tree placement from OSC. COA and KK change request form and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v2-governancePatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that … including safety goals and best practices. The Department is responsible for monitoring compliance with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Yates County) A former clerk did not deposit, report and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. Auditors identified a cash shortage of … the clerk’s records as required. As a result of the audit and subsequent investigation, the former clerk was arrested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is reviewing … to a more sustainable business model in line with the growing low carbon economy. The review of coal companies is part of DiNapoli’s Climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Protection Agency (EPA) has established an industry goal of 10 percent for unaccounted water system losses. A water … areas that may need attention, particularly large volumes of unaccounted-for water. Calculate unaccounted-for water … and quantify all water sources to calculate the number of gallons produced by your municipal water system annually. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be in line with the previous year, with the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) getting a slight … Employer contribution rates for the states pension system in State Fiscal Year 201920 will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce … in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal … to penalties up to a maximum of $11,000 per violation. The number of Do Not Call complaints has been increasing, both in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… of Information Technology Services (ITS) is adequately monitoring information technology (IT) services procured from consultants and contract staff to ensure compliance with contract terms … consultants and contract staff and is responsible for monitoring services to ensure compliance with contract terms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing