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Oversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
To determine if the Office of Information Technology Services is adequately monitoring information technology services procured from consultants and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of State (Department) is fully implementing the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 … to reveal caller identification information so consumers know who is calling and can take steps to block unwanted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… water. Multiply A and F. Then multiply that result by your current water rate. Perform a cost-benefit …
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 … contribution rates stable and that provides predictability for employers as they plan their future budgets," DiNapoli … Charitable Trusts. The estimated average contribution rate for participating employers in the ERS will decrease in SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… had not been filed, nearly 18 months and 6 months past the deadline with a filing extension. ### For access to state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… follow the release of a report today examining the benefits and problems that have plagued P3 projects elsewhere in the … “New York’s aging infrastructure needs to be rebuilt and repaired but the state’s ability to pay for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… Fraud involving the exploitation of valid online banking credentials is a significant risk facing any … targeting online banking are phishing 15 and malware. 16 In a typical scenario, the targeted individual (or group of … transfers are initiated and directed to bank accounts in the United States or foreign countries. Despite financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is DiNapoli's … partially offset by $723 million in payments-in-lieu of taxes, leaving the total net exemptions for the year at $660 … The highest number of IDA-sponsored projects in 2013 were on Long Island (851); Regional data shows IDAs in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… for the state to look at public-private partnerships based on experience in other states, but we have to ensure public … future generations of taxpayers. DiNapoli’s report focused on the financial implications of public-private partnerships. … as regulatory oversight, workforce impact, and the effect on local communities, which are beyond the scope of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8) A not-for-profit corporation affiliated with DOE – New York City … Manual (2021-S-21) Empowering Minds is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider located in Holbrook … with disabilities who are between 3 and 4 years of age. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, auditors identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… to the Climate Solutions Program, working in partnership with all asset class teams. In addition, the director will … third-largest public pension fund in the United States, with an audited value of $210.5 billion as of March 31, 2019. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift … a student’s family to create an individualized education program (IEP) to meet the student’s unique learning needs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… that its customers – those who live, work, and travel in New York State – have a safe, efficient, balanced, and … and are responsible for overall management of vehicles in their region, including repairs and procurement of parts … repair shops either perform maintenance and service in-house or use the authorized private repair shops for parts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… New York City Councilman Ruben Wills. Wills pleaded guilty to one count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the … and Comptroller DiNapoli have worked together to fight corruption through their joint "Operation Integrity" initiative. Together, they have brought charges against dozens of individuals implicated in public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Zoning, and Recreation Departments’ Collections (Onondaga County) Town officials did not effectively manage the … department fees reviewed totaling $73,732, 18 were not in accordance with the board’s fee structure, and 16 were not … required annual audits were completed and annual update documents (AUD) were filed in a timely manner. The 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… sector’s importance to New York’s local economies and to the state’s overall economic health. The state’s 290 … education sector brings tremendous value to the state and regional economies through employment, wages, student … in the state totaled $15.7 billion and spending on research and development (R&D) by colleges and universities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsPlanning
… all depends on what you want to do. You need to determine how much income you will need in retirement. The first step … investment can grow by age 65.) For some, retirement is a long way off. But the same process that you need to follow to … or the New York State (NYS) College Savings Program; Take advantage of the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan; Or, ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfAccounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for May 2014
… Major Contracts Approved Department of Transportation – Construction $554.8 million with Skanska-Kiewit-Ecco III JV, … 5, 8, and 12 in Utica. $14.3 million with Union Concrete & Construction Corp. to replace four I-290 bridges in Tonawanda. Office of General Services – Construction $7.1 million with Fratello Construction Corp. to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-may-2014