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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… York. Fusion voting is a mechanism by which third parties have the option to cross-endorse major-party candidates. It … funds and limits spending. This provides citizens, who do not have access to established political fundraising … our state finally opens up the political process. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openState Agencies Bulletin No. 328
… included in OSC's future testing stages. Query names that do not conform to the new naming conventions will not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/328-renaming-ps-queries-preparation-upgradeKortright Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-51)
… whether the Kortright Rural Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls … oil; had officials worked with the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) to use a State contract the District could have saved $2,805, 21 percent of the District’s heating oil cost. Key Recommendations l …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/kortright-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-51Human Resource Practices
… to questionable and/or weak practices that render Upstate vulnerable to misuse of funds and safety and security risks. … increasing safety and security risks and rendering Upstate vulnerable to inappropriate access of confidential data and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practicesDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… under agreements reached with the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … or referendum. Under the agreements, the companies will post their political contribution policies to their websites …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… The State Department of Health (DOH) has failed to hold … In addition, auditors found DOH was widely inconsistent in how it applied suspensions of penalties for repeat violators. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsDays Worked Calculator – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
How to calculate days worked for elected and appointed officials
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/days-worked-calculatorManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… and hospitalizations. During the period from October 31, 2016 through January 19, 2021, LHDs visited 31,302 … from 2012–2014, deaths displaying information from 2014–2016, and asthma prevalence data as of 2016 . The Department indicated that it was unable to update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaState Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations are … 2008, the maximum fine allowed for a violation was just $2,000 per incident even for those that result in serious … are identified. My family suffered the pain first hand of what can happen when their loved one is not properly cared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… rules and regulations, and whether HESC has only made payments on behalf of recipients who are in compliance with … mission includes ensuring that students have access to a college education and an understanding of their financial … STEM degree and agree to work in a STEM field in the State for five years after graduation. During the scope of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programThe 80/20 Housing Program
… all applicants and adult family members to sign consent forms authorizing developments to collect information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programTown of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial … plans to ensure the health center functions in the best interest of the Town’s residents. … The objective of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212XI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Only the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) can close a … (SFS), regardless of whether the contract was subject to OSC prior approval. A contract is eligible to be closed if … OSC will close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… The $162.2 billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing out-year gaps, … spending off-budget and would expand Executive authority to reshape spending and programs without legislative input, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated overall investment return … a focus on stable, long-term results that ensure continued retirement security for our members for generations to come.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… of 6.3 percent over the same period last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date collections since January totaled $13.5 billion, an … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterXII.5.C Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES When processing payments to a vendor, Business Units should ensure the voucher is payable … Address Sequence for the vendor’s remit-to address. The Statewide Vendor File may have multiple Vendor IDs with … vendor IDs by matching on Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) must consider that one TIN can be associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5c-selecting-appropriate-vendor-and-address-sequenceCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… also saves time and energy for procurement staff. The cost of this convenience is the heightened risk of inappropriate … purchases. Establish reasonable credit limits for each purchase, or for the total credit balance, and require prior … watch for red flags such as unusual destinations or items on the card. Verify that the items purchased were actually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudAccounts Payable Advisory No. 49
… of the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) are either new or were updated to reflect changes in the Statewide … Chapter Name Description of Change XII.5.F.1 Basis Date New section to address how the Basis Date on the vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/49-gfo-updates-basis-date-invoice-received-date-mir-date-and-paymentCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… Financial Services (Department) has collected, accounted for and distributed all Fee revenue due to the State and … Department. About $18.8 million was deposited into a fund for the Division and the remaining $366 million was deposited into a fund for the State Police. The Division funds grants to assist law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-fee