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Procurement and Contracting in New York
… contract oversight to prevent procurement abuses in New York State. Comptroller's Oversight of State Contracts (Last Updated August 2025) Prior Reports Calendar Year 2021 Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2019 Calendar Year 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contractsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… A path to comprehensive state debt reform Last month, the U.S. reached its debt limit, forcing the Treasury Department … last decade, making federal spending and debt front-page news. In contrast, state and local finances, and particularly … authorities. New York’s opaque practices and gimmicks don’t stop there. While statutory debt caps were imposed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionTown of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s internal controls … February 1, 2009, to June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located in Niagara County. The Town is … Town of Wheatfield Recreation Department Cash Receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mGermantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… when it renewed its contract with a Commissioner’s spouse in 2013. The District does not have policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166X.4.C Contacts – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… A vendor can have multiple contacts, but only one primary contact. When the vendor is created, the primary contact is the contact on the vendor’s Substitute W-9 form. The vendor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4c-contactsOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… Environmental Conservation (DEC) is adequately monitoring and timely abating waste tire sites and whether the waste tire fee collections are being used … tires can pose serious risks to public health, safety, and the environment. They provide an ideal breeding ground …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesOpinion 89-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used … Whether secondhand equipment of a private entity or a municipality of this State may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Progress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - January 2010
In the wake of the events of September 11, 2001, the MTA initiated intense planning efforts to determine how to best protect its customers and key assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-19-2010.pdfVillage of Ellenville – Information Technology (2014M-278)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Village’s computerized … June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The Village of Ellenville is located in the Town of Wawarsing in Ulster … Village of Ellenville Information Technology 2014M278 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-ellenville-information-technology-2014m-278West Islip Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-78)
… for the 2014-15 fiscal year were approximately $65 million. Key Findings Two payroll clerks are responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/west-islip-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-78Safety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… SIR is a separate operating unit, reporting to New York City Transit’s Department of Subways. SIR operates a single rapid … Riders can connect with New York City Transit system buses at many of SIR’s 21 stations or to the Staten Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Comptroller approved 1,469 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $44.7 billion and approved nearly 12.4 million payments worth nearly $12.4 billion. The office rejected 112 contracts and related transactions valued at $2.2 billion and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Agencies Bulletin No. 1249
… of the April 2012 LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … or 05/30/13 (Institution). There is no direct deposit for this payment Background Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 … and the Division of the Budget Bulletin D-1127 provide for payment of the 2012-2013 Longevity Payment effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1249-april-2012-management-and-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-llsDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical … fiscal challenges and shrinking debt capacity, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … billions in taxes and fees into a fund that was created to keep our roads and bridges in good repair. Now, more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtState Agencies Bulletin No. 1863
… Administration and Institution paychecks dated December 23, 2020 and December 31, 2020, respectively. OSC Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1863-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1960
… found in the Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XIII, Section 4.E . Non-Overnight Meal Allowances The IRS requires employers to report and withhold income and employment taxes from meal allowances for … travel reimbursements for 2021 will occur on December 10, 2021 and will include all reimbursements paid by SFS from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1960-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-485
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the retroactive … Pay Period 26C, paychecks dated 04/03/14 Agency Actions To pay the retroactive salary increases to eligible employees in the title of Elevator Mechanic, the … To provide agency instructions for processing the retroactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-485-retroactive-salary-increases-employees-title-elevatorDiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… to address their district's shortcomings identified in our audit." DiNapoli's audit focused on seven districts in upstate New York during the 2016-17 school year: Clarence … other safety concerns. The lack of a centralized complaint log and process could result in specific dangers not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementMaintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… Mountain Lake Children's Residence (Mountain Lake) to the State Education Department and the Office of Children and … under the respective governing guidelines of these State agencies. The audit covers the four fiscal years ended … Lake. Key Recommendations SED and OCFS should follow up on the inappropriate and unsupported expenses identified in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… medical social services, drugs for symptom control and pain relief, counseling, and physical and occupational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care