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Selected 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, … about 5,585 buses operating out of 28 depots and serviced at two maintenance facilities. Officials explained that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether professional services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and … and procedures regarding the procurement of professional services. Seek competition for 28 professional service … million. Have written agreements in place for professional services provided from 17 vendors totaling $1.2 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Hate crimes against Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers rose by 89 and 106 percent, respectively. There were 121 more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateShared 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.pdfNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… performance and resilience of portfolio companies and, in turn, our investments,” DiNapoli said. “Our Responsible … reasonably compensated, and well-trained workforce can deliver higher quality products and services, which in turn can provide a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… of the March 31, 2019 close of last fiscal year was $210.5 billion. As of June 30, 2019, the Fund had 38.6 percent of … equity (9.2 percent), real estate and real assets (8.5 percent) and absolute return strategies and opportunistic … in the nation. Only eight states had a funded ratio of 90 percent or higher based on 2017 data, with New York ranked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsOmnibus Procurement Amendments
… responsibility information; authorizing the commissioner of the office of general services and state agencies to develop alternative procurement methods … authorizing competitive negotiation concluding with a best and final offer; clarifying the use of best and final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1DiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… and inclusive health and other benefits, and employee resource groups. The Comptroller also asks the companies to … Best Buy agreed to prohibit donations from its employee resource groups to a specific list of six LGBTQIA+ causes. …
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
… fund will continue to be one of the nation’s strongest and best funded, ready to provide retirement security for … 2022. NYSLRS is consistently ranked among the nation’s best funded, best managed retirement systems in the nation. A strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024Examination of Official Station Designation
… if the Department properly designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and … 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 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… (7.7 percent), real estate (6.5 percent), absolute return strategies (2.8 percent) and opportunistic alternatives and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $206.9 Billion
… March 31, 2018. The Fund ended the year with an estimated value of $206.9 billion, which is subject to change once returns are fully audited. The Fund’s value at the end of state fiscal year 2017 was $192.4 … billion. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s value rose with help from strong markets through most of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2069-billionVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… where the amount of a single purchase does not exceed $250. Separate invoices under $250 from one vendor may be combined with one petty cash check being issued in an amount over $250. Pay for invoices that exceed $250 if the merchandise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesProcurement Practices
… for research-related administrative services; and Corr Distributors, Inc. for custodial equipment maintenance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… estate and real assets (7.96%) and credit, absolute return strategies and opportunistic alternatives (5.19%). DiNapoli …
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
… statement today: "It's disappointing and shocking that a regulator would issue such an uninformed and unprofessional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/office-state-comptroller-response-report-issued-today-department-financial-servicesCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How many total collections are being processed? … convenience. The governing board may authorize a service fee to be charged for each transaction. Determine whether … the cost of providing the service or charge a service fee to the cardholder. (The law limits the amount of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processAccounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 10.D – Monitoring Moving Service Guidance: This section provides guidance on the requirements agencies must follow when procuring and paying for moving services from the Office of General Services’ … This section provides guidance on the requirements agencies must follow when procuring and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesTown of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… (61 percent) were not competitively procured as required by the District’s procurement policy. As a result, the Board … 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-155Oxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… procured and monitored transportation contracts in the best interest of taxpayers. Key Findings District officials … contracts totaling $552,659. Monitor District fuel credit card purchases resulting in 155 charges totaling $16,258 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-department