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Cost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… prices and better quality goods and services. Benefits of Using State Contracts In addition to potentially saving … State contracts meet the competitive bidding requirements of New York State General Municipal Law. As a result, local … identify responsible vendors; Benefit from the competition of many bidders seeking large volume contracts; Avoid certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesDiNapoli: Contribute to a NY 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… an account and if they already have one can contribute and deduct up to $5,000 from their New York State taxable income. Married couples filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year. New York’s 529 College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-contribute-ny-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… ranks among the best in the nation, and New York is one of a handful of states that offer state tax relief. Contributions made by … 529 College Savings Program can help you give the gift of higher education this holiday season,” said DiNapoli. “Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesBank Street College of Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by the Bank Street College of Education (Bank Street) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … day to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. For purposes of this report, these programs are collectively referred to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/bank-street-college-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReal Property Tax Cap Information - Glossary
… are included under the tax cap. Fees based on use of goods and services (such as water, charged by volume) are not … that year, but not more than 1.5% of that limit. (Starts in second year of limit.) Coming Fiscal Year (CFY) - The … local law (by a 60 percent vote of the governing body, or in the case of school districts, 60 percent popular vote) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-information-glossaryNichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… Objective Did Nichols Joint Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials use a competitive … 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit A board of fire commissioners and its officials should seek … to ensure the best value for taxpayers, prevent conflicts of interest and maintain public trust. Seeking competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103Create Users and Assign Roles
… and State contracting entities have a different set of roles available to users. You must determine each user’s … Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire, you must assign each of the following roles to one or more users: Administrator: … the Basic Vendor Data in the VendRep System, consisting of business type, activity and other identities. can view …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/create-users-and-assign-rolesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… went online, and showed that reliable, high-speed internet is imperative for equality of opportunity. How New York utilizes this … report showed New York ranked second in the nation with 98.7% of the population living in areas with broadband …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideIX.12.N Fund Availability and Interest Liability – IX. Federal Grants
… On occasion, the federal awarding agency may issue a Notice of Grant Award before the award authorization is entered in the Federal Payment Management System (PMS). Meanwhile, … On occasion the federal awarding agency may issue a Notice of Grant Award before the award authorization is entered in the Federal Payment Management System PMS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12n-fund-availability-and-interest-liabilityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… all transportation aid in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new bus acquisitions. The district also … seven buses. However, after auditors identified the risk of lost aid, the treasurer prepared and submitted state aid applications for five of these buses and indicated she will file for the remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsSelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) is following its wage investigation procedures, including … 18, 2020. About the Program The Department’s mission is to protect workers, assist the unemployed, and connect job … To determine if the Department of Labor is following its wage investigation procedures including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresCanarsie Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are 3 and 4 years of age. During the 2017-18 school year, CCC served … Preschool Full-Day Special Class Program. For purposes of this report, this program is referred to as the cost-based … under this program come from the New York City Department of Education (DOE). In addition to the cost based program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/canarsie-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… in funding years 2017-19. About the Program HCR consists of several of New York State’s major housing and community renewal … development, revitalization, and preservation of low-income housing. Within HTFC, the Office of Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-38
… by Payroll Bulletin No. DOT-38.1 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Department of Transportation instructions for processing the 2021 … Call-Out Response Payment. Affected Employees Employees of the Department of Transportation in the Operational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-38-2021-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2020-2021Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in … shuttle systems, and paratransit services. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public … authority, and local government entity, with the exception of the judiciary and the State Legislature. Under FOIL, each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Garden City Union Free School District , Gowanda … School and the Tully Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … properly authorized. Overtime payments totaled $41,663, of which $36,723 had not been preapproved. Because district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0League Treatment Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. During our audit period, LTC … Class in an Integrated Setting programs. For the purposes of this report, these programs are referred to as the SED … as well as programs authorized and funded by the Office of Mental Health and the Office for People With Developmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/league-treatment-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-38.1
… Payroll Bulletin No. DOT-38 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Department of Transportation instructions for processing the 2021 … Call-Out Response Payment. Affected Employees Employees of the Department of Transportation in the Operational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-381-2021-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2020-2021DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… New York City public high school students are not getting the arts … New York City public high school students are not getting the arts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schools