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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… several companies to set targets for lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, use more renewable energy, increase … pressure on the company to take action. Three oil and gas companies — Concho Resources, Inc. (CXO), Range Resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesVillage of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… policy. Five claims totaling $1,334 included food and alcohol purchases. One claim totaling $700 did not have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197Town of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… to assist them in their procurement responsibilities. As a result, $827,000 or 41 percent of the $2 million in procurements we reviewed were … the Board did not perform adequate claims audits. As a result, Town officials cannot ensure that goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56XI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Article 4-C of the Economic Development Law requires publication of grant opportunities. … these publication requirements, the Department of Economic Development (DED) will publish grant opportunities in the … publication requirements of Article 4-C of the Economic Development Law. As a result, any grant opportunity that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Only the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) can close a contract in the Statewide Financial System (SFS), … is remaining on the contract. Periodically, OSC will close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders associated with contracts in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsBethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… and services were procured competitively and in accordance with the Library’s policies. Key Findings The Board did not … and services were procured competitively and in accordance with the Library’s policies. Therefore, taxpayers do not have … officials recuse themselves from negotiating contracts with related parties. Competitive proposals for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219Horseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… As a result, officials were unable to determine exactly what services they paid for, if the District was … of generic accounts. Did not provide IT security awareness training to employees. Key Recommendations Regularly review … and employees receive adequate IT security awareness training. District officials partially agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… of approximately 2,600 residents. A project to redevelop commercial property in the Town cost approximately $5.6 … bank financing and private moneys from the developer. The facility opened in October 2012 but was forced to close 11 … utilities were turned off due to failure to pay. The facility, which is owned by the developer, is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374Wallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… competitive methods to purchase a used 2008 brush truck (mini pumper) that cost $175,000. As a result, officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126Border City Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-137)
… Chief (Chief), who was also a Director of the Border City Hose Company (Company), entered into an unauthorized contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/border-city-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-137About NYSLRS
… New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is one of the largest retirement systems in the world, administering … employers in non-teaching positions outside of New York City, including uniformed services personnel, such as … (Fund), which was valued at $273.1 billion as of March 31, 2025. The Fund supports the benefits of current and future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/about-nyslrsTown of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… 1, 2015 through March 30, 2016. Background The Town of Cherry Valley is located in Otsego County and includes the Village of Cherry Valley within its boundaries. The Town, which has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212Chautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… The Director of Finance did not always invest funds in accordance with the County’s adopted investment policy or … investment program to ensure that all investments are made in the County’s best interests and are in compliance with adopted policies and GML. Consult with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Security Self-Assessment: Questions – Information Technology Governance
… and updates: Access Controls 7a Are unique network user accounts created for each user? Yes No N/A 7b Are unique … passwords? Yes No N/A Describe expectations and how those expectations are communicated: 7f Have password … approve, process and record transactions for each online bank account? 8c Are online bank accounts monitored? Yes No …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessment-questionsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-013
… is upgrading PayServ to PeopleSoft version 9.2 in March, 2021. Go Live activities are scheduled to begin on March 10, 2021 and OSC expects to have the system live for agency use by March 15, 2021. PayServ will be unavailable from noon on March 10, 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-013-payroll-improvement-project-cutover-schedule-andOvertime Temporarily Excluded from Tier 6 Contribution Rates
… are due a refund for contribution overpayments retroactive to April 1, 2024. In October, we mailed a letter to your Payroll Contact(s) and provided a breakdown of the … in the View All table. For step-by-step instructions on how to manually report or use the file upload process, refer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/overtime-temporarily-excluded-tier-6-contribution-ratesOperational Advisory No. 26
… Subject : Updating Agency Contact Information Reference : Guide to Financial Operations … (OSC) Office of Operations (OOO) maintains agency contact information for various audit and operational … contacts within two weeks of a change and verifying contact information every six months to ensure it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/26-updating-agency-contactsVIII.3 Interagency Billing – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… to bill each other, settling bills without the need for a paper check and using accounting entries only. The … Bills an Online Agency The Billing Agency creates a bill for the customer (Billed Agency) in the SFS Billing module, … of the charge, they must negotiate with the Billing Agency for an adjusted invoice. This process will result in a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii3-interagency-billingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2306
… on the SEFA Pledge and Payroll Deduction Authorization card, must be used as the Deduction Code. Authorization cards … must be returned to the employee for completion of a new card. Please visit www.sefanys.org to obtain a copy of the authorization card. SEFA Continuous Giving is a donation without an end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2306-2025-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignState Agencies Bulletin No. 1868
… card is the amount to be deducted from each paycheck in the calendar year, not the total amount of the pledge. … Enter the NYS EMPLID from the authorization card in the Empl ID field of the dialog box and click Search. The … same FCC Code exists, select the + sign to add a new row in the Deduction Details page, insert a row and continue with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1868-2021-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaign