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Cost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… need. Block certain types of vendors or purchases using Merchant Category Codes, such as charges from dry cleaners or health spas. Contact your credit card company to discuss this option. Establish guidelines for … Additional Resources New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Procurement Services Updated 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… expenses, including a prohibition on reimbursement for alcohol. In addition, the then president charged his Bermuda … hotel to his state-issued credit card for a six-day birthday bash for PMA’s chairman, prompting a referral by the … Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill with nearly $400 for alcohol. The total far exceeded the allowable U.S. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The board adopted a fund balance policy that does not address any factors that would affect the level of … with significant variances in appropriations. The district does not have a documented fund balance policy or capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in … today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… school district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy consumption also makes communities … OGS website to learn more about OGS contracts and find out how to be included in future bids. You may also find cost … CostSaving Ideas How to Reduce Energy Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Serven Volunteer Fire Company … did not ensure financial activities were properly recorded and reported and resources were adequately safeguarded, which increased … P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing (2025M-107)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe District Board of Fire Commissioners Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… Principles for Responsible Investment wrote to selected apparel and consumer durables companies asking them to call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightOversight of Drug Disposal
… risks. Certain long-accepted disposal practices, such as flushing and garbage disposal, have led to the contamination … environmentally sound disposal methods, they also allow flushing when such options are not available. OASAS oversees … them. Since 2008, the State has been shifting away from flushing as an acceptable option and toward a policy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Food Safety Monitoring (2015-F-10) An audit report issued in January 2014 found the department was unable to meet the … preparing food prior to obtaining the required inspection. In addition, the department’s staff of 82 inspectors was below recommended staffing levels. In a follow-up, auditors found department officials made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… captures up to six images per vehicle (two front and four rear). The system selects the “best” front and rear images and sends them to the NY Customer Service Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… and implement sustainable business practices, including PRI, CDP's Carbon Action, the Climate Action 100+ and CERES, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionComptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… parties are provided the opportunity to raise concerns about state contract awards. The Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Preferred Source Contracting … NYSID is in compliance with all applicable regulations. Our original audit found that, although SED was responsible … of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Preferred Source Contracting Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… garbage collection Local governments providing solid waste collection should periodically evaluate these services … station may include one or more large containers for solid waste in a centralized location. Transportation costs can … state. The NYSDEC also has general information about solid waste composition and characterization in New York State. See …
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
CostSaving Ideas School District Auditing Roles Responsibilities and Resources
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesV.2 Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… combinations. Commitment Control consists of statewide (SW), Division of the Budget (DOB) spending plan, and … for the COA and KK are administered centrally for both SW and agency-specific configuration request for changes as … values require KK_DB_PRGM tree placement from DOB and RPT_SW_PRGM tree placement from OSC. COA and KK change request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v2-governanceComptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
… leverage the Disability Equality Index in that learning journey.” “We’re honored to be among the companies included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusionOffice of Operations: 2025 Virtual Fall Conference
… these responsibilities effectively. Presenters: Christine Wemette (Bureau of Financial Reporting and Oil … Presenters: Mike Breen, Jon Golden, Stephen N. Raptoulis, Christine Wemette and Daevia Williams (Bureau of Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2025-virtual-fall-conferenceNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… in line with the growing low carbon economy. The review of coal companies is part of DiNapoli’s Climate Action Plan to further decarbonize the … the Fund’s portfolio because they earn at least 10 percent of revenues from mining thermal coal – coal that is burned in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-review