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… Dashboards & Trackers Local Sales Tax Sharing in New York State Asylum Seeker Spending Report New York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool Contracts by the Numbers Adult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue and Retail … 2024) Government & Public Administration State Contracts by the Numbers (January 2023) New York State Agency Use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/focus-onEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… officers and employees cannot exceed. These rates vary by state and region (i.e., New York City hotel and meal rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up) (2019-F-48)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Report 2017-S-55).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f48.pdfDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has not done enough to prevent automotive repair shops … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "DMV has a responsibility to help prevent consumers from being taken … properly registered. Records also show that although DMV is generally addressing consumer complaints against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available services and … of New York City entered the pandemic with mental health teams that were far short of nationally recommended … ratios: 19 school districts reported having no mental health professional staff at all; 653 (95%) did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (2017-N-5) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Linden Plaza was procuring goods, supplies, and services at competitive prices and in accordance with applicable requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17n5-response.pdfCity of Norwich - Capital Planning (2019M-88)
… and equipment. The City has approximately $1.8 million in capital needs that will impact its financial condition. … resources are available to replace capital assets in a timely manner. Create inventory lists of capital assets … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the City’s response letter. … Determine whether City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/08/16/city-norwich-capital-planning-2019m-88Opinion 2000-15
… company may not volunteer to assist a fire district fire department within New York State on an on-going basis … state and is a member of an out-of-state volunteer fire department may volunteer his or her services on an on-going basis to a New York State fire district fire department. General Municipal Law §209-i (1-a) provides in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15DiNapoli Urges Companies to Join Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism
… announced his action Saturday night at the Stand With Israel event at the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach. … following the Hamas led terrorist attacks against Israel on Oct. 7. Of the Fund’s top 50 holdings, only … Fund has invested an additional $70 million in State of Israel Bonds since the Oct. 7 attack. New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-urges-companies-join-workplace-pledge-fight-antisemitismFailing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference … incurred sufficient to enable the proper audit of the claim for reimbursement. Denial of reimbursement for expenses … incurred that are not actual and necessary and incurred in connection with the properly authorized official travel. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… ConAgra has sent a strong signal to its suppliers and the market at large that destroying tropical rainforests for palm … withhold their free, prior and informed consent to all new development or operations on lands to which they hold legal, … The Fund held 1,509,960 shares of ConAgra with a market value of $49,929,566 as of July 25. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Supervision $35.2 million with Securus Technologies LLC to provide incarcerated individuals with tablet-based … & Construction $15.6 million with Gross Electric Inc. to provide fire alarm systems to various OGS facilities at … payments valued at more than $163 million primarily due to errors, improprieties, or lack of documentation. … In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up) 2019-F-50
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report Purchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Deve
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f50_0.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… 2023, which included not only the COVID-19 pandemic but also the initial implementation of New York’s Raise the Age … as required. For example, 94% of youth sampled did not get all the daily case management meetings required within … are supposed to be reported to OCFS immediately and can include escape, injuries that lead to a hospital visit or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthOptional Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… has changed. The notification will provide a link to the Loan/SCP Deductions page in Retirement Online , which will … or after taxes. The page also provides their remaining balance once there are six or fewer outstanding payments left. To access the Loan/SCP Deductions page and view SCP deductions for your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/optional-service-credit-purchase-paymentsSecurity Delivery Instructions
… securities to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF), using one of the approved delivery methods. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/security-delivery-instructionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 220
… Purpose To provide agency procedures for making Pre-Shift Briefing … of Pre-Shift Briefing paid in 1999-2000 will be mailed to agencies. The amount will include Pre-Shift Briefing paid … prior fiscal year: Calculate the total Pre-Shift Briefing due. Verify the amount the employee received, including any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/220-adjustment-pre-shift-briefing-1999-2000DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2016
… of state assessments in elementary and intermediate level English language arts and mathematics. Gaming Commission $8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2016State Contract and Payment Actions in January
… for sports field resurfacing at Gantry Plaza State Park in Queens County. New York State Thruway Authority $61.2 million … pavement maintenance and shoulder widening on Route 9P in Saratoga County. $4.1 million with ING Civil Inc. for bridge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryChateaugay Central School District – Nonresident Homeless Student State Aid (2023M-153)
… not properly submit claims for reimbursement by June 30, 2024. District officials did not establish policies and … and maintain designation forms and submit them to the New York State Education Department (SED). Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/01/chateaugay-central-school-district-nonresident-homeless-student-state-aid