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Opinion 2001-11
… Town Law §§176[4-a], 176-a; 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-76, p 15). We note that the powers and duties listed in section 801 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11XI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the State Comptroller (OSC) include in the Consulting Services Report it compiles annually on contracts issued by … Disclosure Form B” in the subject line or By mail: NYS Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of Contracts 110 … the State Contractor's Annual Employment Reports. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 04/16/2024 … State contractors are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United … our portfolios prudently and without risking value." "Today's announcement by the New York State Common Retirement … 31, 2018. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… dramatically if local governments contracted for services on behalf of households instead of requiring households to … attractiveness by limiting the number of garbage trucks on its roads. Less traffic from garbage trucks may increase …
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
… your board the best opportunity for improving fiscal management and protecting taxpayer dollars through expert and … yourself with the different roles and responsibilities in the audit process. Understanding the different roles Each … family members of individuals with the responsibility of business operations or contracts (other than employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… Law (Law), grants “preferred source” status to Corcraft and not-for-profit organizations that serve and employ the blind, severely disabled, and veterans. The intent of the Program is to advance social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followComptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
… and Twentieth Century Fox, to report on their inclusion of people with disabilities across the enterprise. “We want the companies our pension fund invests in to be desirable places to work for … Index (DEI), an initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities ( AAPD ) and Disability:IN . The DEI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusionDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. This is … towns and villages are having with budgetary solvency, or the ability to generate enough revenues to meet expenses. … (excluding New York City and the Big Four) increased from $13.8 billion in SY 2020-21 to $15 billion in SY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… they are taking steps to transition to a more sustainable business model in line with the growing low carbon economy. The review of … presented by climate change put their portfolios in jeopardy,” DiNapoli said. “We are assessing minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in a timely and accurate manner. Auditors identified a cash shortage of $23,838 during this former clerk’s tenure. … and fundraising records were not maintained. Petty cash funds were not properly overseen or accounted for, and … During the audit period, the justices deposited 2,111 cash receipts totaling $306,087 and made 60 disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… and known as Lisa’s Law, was named after Lisa Smart, a 30-year-old woman who died in 1997 as a result of a medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesFinancial 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.pdfCost-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' … pension fund is one of the strongest and best funded in the country and protects the retirement security of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of State (Department) is fully implementing the enforcement and … register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce unsolicited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsOversight 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-staffingArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… Fraud involving the exploitation of valid online banking credentials is a significant risk facing any local government or school that processes financial transactions online. Some of the more popular types … other data harvesting and reporting mechanism is installed on the recipient’s computer, or the recipient is prompted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… may underestimate the value of public assets and in doing so, short-change the public. Unfavorable pricing … are not short-changed by an artificially low valuation; Keep private sector profits within reason and ensure … agreement; Carefully draft agreements that specify what the private entity promises to deliver in exchange for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains … can be an important catalyst for economic development in our state, but I urge local officials to improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… 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 … of projects, including the replacement of the Tappan Zee bridge. Under the design-build model, design and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnerships