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DiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for … area of public assembly must be inspected each year, while all other buildings requiring a fire safety and evacuation … that must conduct evacuation drills; Review and approve all fire plans and evacuation plans in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Section 110 of the State Finance Law provides: Certification or approval of … BOC, identifying the signatory name to be removed from the list. The department head or designee must sign the letter. … Page of this Chapter for additional information.) Further, all contracts or amendments between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesV.3.C Funds and Fund Accounting – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… a fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts (real and nominal) for recording cash and other financial resources, which are segregated for the purpose of carrying on specific activities or meeting certain objectives in … a fiscal and accounting entity with a selfbalancing set of accounts real and nominal for recording cash and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3c-funds-and-fund-accountingPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to look at, but those partnerships don’t come risk-free. It makes good sense for the state to look at public-private partnerships based on experience in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to … to attach as support for the payment. The following list contains examples of the types of documents agencies may … payments for the purchase of land, agencies must maintain all original documentation related to the purchase. Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… Staff's determination that it was unable to agree with Amazon Inc.’s request to keep the New York State Common … about racial inequity in corporate America. Companies like Amazon need to show they are doing more than just talking the … systemic racism. An independent examination of just how Amazon is addressing racial injustice in its workplace, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… such as mass transit cards, vacations, meals, lodging, and tickets to theater or sporting events. NEW YORK STATE LAW … awards presented and the costs of the award presentation ceremonies. In addition, reasonable lunch or dinner expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… An Economic Snapshot of Washington Heights and Inwood in English at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt2-2016.pdf or in Spanish at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt2-2016_sp.pdf . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… in May were stronger than projected, with collections for the fiscal year now $142.3 million higher than projections … from last year, and $59.6 million lower than projections. All Funds receipts totaled $23.9 billion through May, $292.1 … website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… only for eligible units and are properly maintaining the units for which they receive RRAP payments, and whether the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) is engaging in … found opportunities for HTFC to better ensure it receives all the information it should from USDA as stated in the MOU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and … conditions at the sampled developments. Management at all three sampled developments failed to provide a safe and … more than 120 days at Clinton and Tivoli Towers. We found all three developments had aggregate payments to vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/15/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsOrdinary Death Benefit
… and the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) is in service to the full retirement age. Memo Bill Text … and the New York State Teachers Retirement System TRS is in service to the full retirement age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately … are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the State’s forest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Environmental … providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under … To determine whether the Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… Objectives To determine whether New York City received all the revenues specified in the contract terms and whether … to ensure the delivery of universal broadband for all New Yorkers, and ensuring adequate compensation to the … USB charging ports. Key Recommendations Exercise any and all rights necessary to hold the Consortium accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from … enter into written management agreements with agents for management services; these agreements must be approved in … failed to provide a safe and clean living environment for residents, and they misspent funds. Across the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli Announces $2B Strategic Partnership With Goldman Sachs Asset Management For Global Equity Investments
… Retirement Fund full access to world class global equity investment opportunities and the nimbleness to take advantage … jump in value in recent years,” said Vicki Fuller, Chief Investment Officer of the Fund. “Working closely and … their resources will extend the reach of the Fund’s global investment team.” “The Strategic Partnership with CRF is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-2b-strategic-partnership-goldman-sachs-asset-management-global-equity-investmentsDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… Fortune 500 retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom have agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) request … and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 companies are shifting to renewable energy, not just because it helps reduce … it’s smart business,” DiNapoli said. “These companies are to be commended for protecting their long term value by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyTown of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and … The Board did not adequately oversee or manage the Towns ambulance service The Boards general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Montrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… $484 made through an online payment system and at a local coffee chain. Although officials claimed that the purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53