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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 13
… Subject: Disabling Voucher Matching Guidance: It has come to our attention that … in SFS. Agencies are instructed that failure to utilize voucher matching is unacceptable and that this practice must stop immediately. The voucher matching process provides important controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/13-voucher-matching-process-required-sfsWest Seneca Fire District #4 – Procurement (2020M-52)
… policy could be improved. District officials were unable to provide written quotes for 42 purchases totaling $149,854 to demonstrate competitive pricing. Key Recommendations … with our findings and recommendations and indicated they have initiated, or planned to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/18/west-seneca-fire-district-4-procurement-2020m-52Buffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
Determine whether the Board ensured School funds are used in the most effective and economical manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… "Edward Regan was a giant among men of public finance. He was a quiet, deliberate man who vehemently … poor fiscal choices. He soundly managed the state's public pension fund and wisely argued against New York's … Edward Regan was a giant among men of public finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
The Office of the New York State Comptroller OSC has implemented another phase of the Electronic Documents Submission System EDSS a new service that allows
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… been issued. Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Online Banking Access (Ontario County) District officials did not ensure online banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCity of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether officials sought … July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a … City of Yonkers Procurement of Professional Services 2017M268 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's Budget Proposal
… broader impact of these proposals. The Medicaid Redesign Team is faced with the challenge of identifying $2.5 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-proposalDiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… spending and was supported unanimously in both the State Senate and Assembly: “I am very disappointed the Governor vetoed our bill requiring more transparency and accountability for … had unanimous support in both the Assembly and the Senate. We’ll work with our legislative sponsors, Senator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of … The state Office of Children and Family Services OCFS is not doing enough to ensure adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansOpinion 98-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of … Whether a board of fire commissioners in its discretion may provide that … newlyappointed members not be immediately assigned to the fire police squad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Preferred Source Contracting
… over $50,000, and for maintaining, on behalf of the New York State Procurement Council (Procurement Council), a … circumvented the competitive process. We found one private printing company, which partnered with a NYSID member agency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingOpinion 94-12
… a fire district to lease portions of its real property not required for fire district purposes. Section 176(14) does not … exchange for fair and adequate consideration (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-55, p 57; 27 Opns St Comp, 1971, p 175). Further, … of the property and soliciting price quotations from several prospective lessees or obtaining a professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12DiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and helping safeguard the New York Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) long-term investments. The agreements are part of DiNapoli’s broader strategy to protect and grow the Fund’s long-term value through sustainable investments … greenhouse gas GHG emissions and helping safeguard the New York Common Retirement Funds Fund longterm investments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureVillage of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… controls over information technology and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $2 million. … not developed a formal disaster recovery plan, instituted breach notification procedures, or adopted procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineLoan Payroll Deductions – Legacy Reporting
… Once a loan has been approved and a check is sent to the member, a … on future payrolls. Should a member wish to repay the loan with a lump sum payment, he or she should contact our … 1-866-805-0990 (518-474-7736 in the Albany, New York area) for current payoff balances. Members can manage loan payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… direct sales company in the world by Direct Selling News. For more information on the program, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached an agreement with … the public with respect to an election or referendum. NYS Common Retirement Fund’s Political Spending and Lobbying … Corp., Delta Airlines and PepsiCo Inc. New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingNYS Pension Fund Launches Review of Integrated Oil & Gas Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is evaluating 28 publicly traded … emissions by 2040 . Background on New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund is evaluating 28 publicly traded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-pension-fund-launches-review-integrated-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… P. DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26. Employers’ average … rates will increase from 15.2% to 16.5% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 31.2% to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26