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XI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… requires department heads to designate those individuals authorized to execute: Contracts on behalf of an agency where … types of transactions. For example, an individual may be authorized to sign a grant contract but not a construction … agencies must identify the limitation on the appropriate authorized signature form. Agencies are responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… The number of jobs, businesses and people living in Washington Heights and … new businesses are being created and there are more local jobs than ever before. However, a number of issues still need … important compass to help guide us in the creation of new jobs and opportunities. The Upper Manhattan economy is rooted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… developments often enter into written agreements with agents for management services, which must be approved in writing by HPD. The managing agents of Mitchell-Lama developments are required to maintain … invoices or canceled checks We estimated that managing agents were unable to collect $327,514 in unrealized rental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/15/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… developments enter into written management agreements with agents for management services; these agreements must be approved in writing by HPD. The managing agents of Mitchell-Lama developments are required to maintain … and written HPD approval. We estimated that managing agents were unable to collect over $1.5 million in unrealized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… only have an opportunity to build these reserves in the near term, but also to shape the city’s reserve policy for … unrestricted reserves over time. Cities including San Antonio, Dallas and San Jose report unrestricted fund balance as a share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundOpinion 89-51
… for the town to make additional payments to the fire company providing fire protection to pay the cost of the services of private contractors engaged by the fire company in connection with fighting a fire within the fire … within the town. You indicate that a volunteer fire company provides fire protection services within the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51Opinion 93-19
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (fees for … certified copies of orders of adoption. This is in reply to your correspondence in which you requested our opinion regarding whether a fee should be charged for certificates of adoption or certified copies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … of his review of their hours worked and did not preapprove in writing overtime to be worked. Jordan-Elbridge Central … the district's original budget variances were reasonable in total. However, the district made certain transfers to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71). Background The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was enacted in July 2000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Financial Management (2025M-121)
… less statutory distributions to the horse racing industry, New York State Gaming Commission and allocations to the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2026/04/01/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-financial-managementDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed for Youth Jobs Programs
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the New York Youth Jobs Program found that the state … agencies overseeing the program, including the Departments of Labor and Tax and Finance, did not ensure that … is to encourage companies to hire young people in need of employment, but better oversight and verification of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-youth-jobs-programsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were seven old cases recorded in the accounting system dating back to the 1990s, with outstanding held bail and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsContact Us
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/contact-usNew York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… members are paying excessively for dual Empire Plan Family coverage. The audit covered the period January 1, 2014 … and procedures. The annual cost for Empire Plan Family coverage ranged from $20,570 to $28,953 during the audit … pay a higher rate of contribution up to the full cost of coverage. The State does not allow two Family coverages for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageMandatory vs. Optional Membership
… membership by terminating your public employment. ¹Exempt Class — Classified Civil Service positions deemed … requirements are established for exempt positions. ²Labor Class — Classified Civil Service positions for which … nature of the duties. Minimum qualifications for Labor Class positions, other than the physical ability to perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… operates bus and light rail services, two airports, and a small boat harbor. The majority of its revenues are earned … accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … approvals are necessary for such costs. We reviewed 165 payments totaling $280,887. Key Findings We questioned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1383
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … Unit BU05 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2011-2016 Agreements between the State of New York and … dated 04/08/15 Eligibility Criteria Full-time employees in BU02, BU03, BU04 and BU05 in the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1383-2015-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2014State Agencies Bulletin No. 1233
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … 04/10/13 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2011-2016 Agreements between the State of New York and … to Duty Pay. Eligibility Criteria Full-time employees in BU02, BU03, BU04 or BU05 in the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1233-2013-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2012State Agencies Bulletin No. 1306
… the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … 04/09/14 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2011-2016 Agreements between the State of New York and … to Duty Pay. Eligibility Criteria Full-time employees in BU02, BU03, BU04 or BU05 in the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1306-2014-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2013