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DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… is motivated by a perception or belief about the victim’s race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, … 2023 was for religion, with 543 incidents or nearly half. Race, ethnicity and national origin constitutes approximately … “Absolutely no one deserves to be targeted for their race, religion, or who they love,” said Congresswoman Grace …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsDiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… Median earnings for full-time working women in New York were 86 cents for every dollar earned by … was smaller than the national wage gap of $10,150, with women earning 81 cents for every dollar paid to men on … the gap and 7 th best in terms of share, meaning New York’s women take home more dollars relative to men than in most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsOpinion 2003-4
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (holiday decorations for public roads) -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase holiday decorations for public roads) RATIFICATION -- Claims (purchase by fire district of holiday decorations for public roads) TOWN LAW §176(4-a), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4Travel Advisory No. 17
… meals provided to employees at unique assignments such as COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites. In such circumstances, if the employee … for ensuring its employees, particularly those assigned to COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites where meals are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/17-agency-provided-meals-state-employeesXI.2.B Contract Numbering – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… (OSC) has defined certain formatting requirements for New York State Contract Identifiers to ensure that … 2.B - New York State Contract Identifiers of this Chapter for additional information). This section provides the minimum requirements for State agency creation of New York State Audit IDs for new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2b-contract-numberingInternal Controls Over the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s Federally Funded Programs
… controls to oversee and monitor the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s (GOSR) federally funded programs to ensure … by Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and/or Tropical Storm Lee to recover and rebuild. Sandy – recognized as one … NY Rising programs may also stimulate economic growth in storm-affected communities. GOSR was established in June 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/internal-controls-over-governors-office-storm-recoverys-federally-funded-programsMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… $200 fees from applicants who had virtually no chance of getting an apartment in their lifetime, an audit released … created a risk that application fees could be misused. “My office has conducted several audits of the Mitchell Lama … program and continues to find troubling flaws with its management and oversight,” DiNapoli said. “Mitchell Lama is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeXI.14.A Publication of Procurement Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… process by providing for regular, centralized public notice of state agency and public authority intentions to … or more in The New York State Contract Reporter . The statute requires publication of the newsletter on a daily … of 15 business days must elapse between publication of the notice and the date on which a bid or proposal is due, except …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14a-publication-procurement-opportunitiesResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… (DOB) have effectively enforced the New York City Noise Code (Noise Code) and adequately addressed noise complaints related … and coordination with DOB, such that pertinent AHV and permit data is made readily available to DEP inspectors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsContract Advisory No. 22
… Statewide Financial System (SFS). Once OSC has closed a contract the SFS header status will display “Closed”. No further transactions can be processed against a contract in the “Closed” status. Contracts meeting the … of one year has passed since the Expire Date of the contract and there has been no activity (SFS amendment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of Fellowship Leaves (Report 2011-S-20). Background Our … To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… the Department of Health's monitoring and inspection of nursing homes is sufficient to determine if nursing homes perform comprehensive inspections, testing, and … Background The Department of Health (Department) oversees nursing homes in New York State through its Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… is thriving and with tremendous growth expected on our West Shore 'Jobs Coast,' the future looks even brighter," said City Council Minority Leader Steven Matteo . "But we must continue … at the 200-acre Matrix Global Logistics Park on the West Shore in 2018. Amazon alone is expected to employ more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressFare Collection
… major New York City terminals – Penn Station, Manhattan; Atlantic Terminal, Brooklyn; and Hunterspoint Avenue, Queens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan Learning Institute
Determine whether Metropolitan Learning Institute complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules and Regulations when certifying stud
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-learning-instituteOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in … certification or approval for the placement of foster children, and to determine whether casework contacts occur as required for these children. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2012 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2017
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through April for calendar year 2017, DiNapoli's office has approved 5,733 … financial officer, DiNapoli's office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … pavement restoration, Ontario County. $9.9 million with Cold Spring Construction Co. for pavement repairs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2017DiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… today released an independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that … that DiNapoli’s office “maintains a very high level of ethical, professional and conflict of interest standards.” … today released an independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingAm I Required to Have an Audit?
… for volunteer firefighters are required each year by law to have an audit conducted by an external auditor. A local … awarded funds in its fiscal year is also required to have an audit, conducted by an external auditor, in … Am I Required to Have an Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditMilitary Service Credit
… credit for your military service would be beneficial: ERS Tier 5 and 6 members in the Article 15 retirement plan; Certain ERS members in special 20- or 25-year retirement plans; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/military-service-credit