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Village of Penn Yan – Procurement (2024M-152)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Penn Yan (Village) officials ensured Water Treatment Plant … in accordance with Village policy and in the best interest of ratepayers. Key Findings Village officials did not … or made purchases that were not in the best interest of ratepayers. For example, of the 195 WTP purchases totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/07/village-penn-yan-procurement-2024m-152Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… awarding professional service contracts above a reasonable dollar threshold only after soliciting some form of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… in the best value for the lowest cost. The audit covered bus purchases from January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. … has seven operating constituent agencies; two of them, MTA Bus and New York City Transit, provide bus service. In 2008, the MTA established its Regional Bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementShared Services Among New York’s Local Governments Best Practices and Tips for Success
Shared Services Among New York’s Local Governments Best Practices and Tips for Success
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/shared-services-among-ny-local-governments.pdfNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… 2017 data, with New York ranked fourth behind Wisconsin, South Dakota and Tennessee. DiNapoli initiated quarterly investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… adopting strong labor principles in private equity at the White House Workers’ Capital Event later today. “The Fund is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityOmnibus Procurement Amendments
… (Zebrowski/Krueger) – Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile … the commissioner of the office of general services and state agencies to develop alternative procurement methods not … clarifying the valuation of non-cash contracts by the state comptroller; and conforming the definition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… attacks against Jewish, Black and Gay Male New Yorkers. Recent efforts recognize the severity of this issue, but more … law enforcement in implementing such measures. The most recent statewide data show less than half of reported hate … 23, 2024; Governor Kathy Hochul Press Release, “Following Recent Bomb Threats Against Houses of Worship, Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateDiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… During Pride Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighted … LGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace. “June is Pride Month, when millions of Americans come together to honor and … During Pride Month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… P. DiNapoli today announced employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Employers’ average contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 2023-24 will increase from 11.6% to 13.1% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.0% to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024Examination of Official Station Designation
… was to determine if the Department properly designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years … regulations, travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is not reimbursable. The official station of every employee is designated by the head …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… Fund's (Fund) overall return in the first quarter of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was 2.9 percent for the period ending June 30, 2017, with an estimated value of $197.1 billion, according to New York State Comptroller … to buoy our investments through the opening months of the state fiscal year," DiNapoli said. "As a long term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $206.9 Billion
… York State Common Retirement Fund’s value rose with help from strong markets through most of the fiscal year, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2069-billionProcurement Practices
… whether the State University of New York – University at Buffalo’s procurement and contracting practices provide … and subsequent information provided by the University at Buffalo through April 5, 2019. About the Program The University at Buffalo (Buffalo) is one of the largest institutions within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 was 5.82% for the … P. DiNapoli. It ended the quarter with an estimated value of $268.3 billion. “The financial markets remain strong, as … disruptions and unpredictable market swings. We are one of the best funded retirement systems in the nation because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsOffice of the State Comptroller Response to Report Issued Today by the Department of Financial Services
… Director Jennifer Freeman made the following statement today: "It's disappointing and shocking that a regulator … Director Jennifer Freeman made the following statement today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/office-state-comptroller-response-report-issued-today-department-financial-servicesVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… and implement small dollar payment procedures using one of the following preferred payment methods for small dollar … This section describes the guidelines concerning the use of a cash advance and the required documentation. Petty Cash … Purchase materials, supplies or services where the amount of a single purchase does not exceed $250. Separate invoices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… which are collected with taxes.) Ensure that the service provider complies with statutory requirements and that proper internal controls are in place. Accept Credit Card Payments Providing residents the option to pay for fees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processOxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… contracts totaling $552,659. Monitor District fuel credit card purchases resulting in 155 charges totaling … that did not comply with District procedures. Review vehicle repair invoices and parts ordered by the vehicle maintenance and repair vendor . Vehicle repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentTown of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… $179,903 (61 percent) were not competitively procured as required by the District’s procurement policy. As a result, … to procure professional services and insurance coverage from five vendors totaling $102,136. Obtain written quotes … services and insurance coverage. Obtain quotes as required by the procurement policy and ensure that all proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155